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Review on πŸ”§ 20-Piece Hex Head Allen Wrench Drill Bit Set - Metric and SAE S2 Steel Hex Bits with Magnetic Tips - 2.3" Long in Storage Box by Phil Kowal

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The quality and drive is there, just needs a little refinement.

Looking through other reviews, it seems that Amartisan made some changes when people complained. Starting with the broken cases, the ones I received seem to be made of different plastic and more durable. (Possibly Polypropylene although there is no trace of the material) The mold quality is fantastic too and I wouldn't call the covers disposable. I also really appreciate the box they come in; Although it's almost useless when shopping online, it's very well labeled with all the information you'll want to know. Others have mentioned annoying oil buildup on bits, but mine seems to have very light oil, barely noticeable, and likely to rust. Inhibition. The exterior finish is good too (looks better than the photos in the previous review) but I'm not sure how it will hold up. I don't care what they look like for under $15 as long as they still work. My only complaint is that it's a bit harder to fix than what they've done previously. The laser-etched labels (again, a nice touch) are hidden by the chuck of a typical impact wrench. In itself this is a very small inconvenience, except when you have to switch between several of the same size, but this leads to another problem. I am concerned that the engraving will eventually become illegible due to friction on the chuck during use and insertion cycles. The 7mm shown was only used to screw in 5 screws and already shows signs of wear next to the label. It's a tiny issue really, but it annoys me and there's a potential risk of confusing SAE and metric bits when they're all worn out. I wouldn't normally give this a star, but I'm curious to see if Amartisan solves this problem like they've done with others.

Pros
  • Material S2 Forged: The drill is made of high quality S2 alloy steel with a solid hardened and tempered design.
Cons
  • Good for the most part, but...