3-Piece TEKTON Composite Ratchet Set (1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" Drive Ratchets)

Surprised at all the tekton hate. All of the tools I've bought from them have been top notch.

Impact sockets
Torque wrench
Wrench set
Ratchets (not these)
Double box end ratcheting wrenches

Those are the ones I can think of, I'm sure there are others.

All have served me well for a variety of projects for years. They're typically priced somewhere between harbor freight and gearwrench. What makes them really stand out is their top notch customer service. They are extremely easy to reach and actually willing to help, which isn't always the case. It's not uncommon to see their reps in forums and other tool places checking in just because. They have a very active presence online.

I will admit I bought one of the clones from harbor freight. It was super cheap and I was in the store so I figured why not. This was years ago when these, or ones very similar, just came out. It has given me no trouble. It's not my favorite ratchet, that distinction goes to gearwrench xp 120, but those are far more expensive and don't have the plastic coating. These are a great first ratchet or if you still don't have a 72 tooth count, which is pretty standard. Lowes and home depot both make ratchets with 90 and 100 teeth- lower swing arc, meaning it will move in tighter spaces like the engine compartment of a car.

I'd have no problem recommending either the harbor freight or tekton version of these. I will say my local hf can be hit or miss on warranty claims, whereas I know tekton won't freak out if I don't have my receipt. Now that hf sends digital receipts and possibly keeps records of purchases, it will be a smoother experience than the few I've had.

I have Harbor Freight equivalent composite ratchets in these 3 sizes, and they look almost identical to these except for the branding. I was surprised at how high quality they feel, and now they're the ones I grab first. Better feel in the hand, better ergonomics, excellent ratcheting mechanism, smooth, lightweight, and capable. Much easier on your hands if you work with ratchets all day. For tight spots they aren't the best choice because they're kind of beefy, but everywhere else they're great. The handles are non-conductive, so there are less worries when working around batteries.

I also have older American made Craftsman and Snap-on ratchets, and a few Crescents, including flex head and stubbies, and they all come in handy in one way or another so they're not going anywhere.

These are the HF ones I got a while back, but mine are gray instead of these bright colors.

https://www.harborfreight.com/38-...70165.html

I think I have a non-expiring HF $5 off coupon good on their composite ratchets, terms being that you can get $5 off one ratchet per trip to your local store. I sweet talked the girl into letting me buy all 3 sizes at one time for $15 off. At current prices that's $18 for all three. If anyone wants that coupon, ask and I'll try to find it and post the register barcode here.

Edit: So I dug in a little and discovered that these are exactly the same ratchets as the HF brand. Every detail except the brand is identical.