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frontpageRokket | Staff posted Dec 08, 2025 02:11 AM

302-Piece Kobalt Standard (SAE) & Metric Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case

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Lowe's has 302-Piece Kobalt Standard (SAE) & Metric Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case (53559) on sale for $99. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • 302-piece set with 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drive tools
  • Includes 3 ratchets, 101 sockets, 36 bit sockets, and wrenches
  • Chrome vanadium steel with high-polish finish
  • Heat-treated for strength and durability
  • Tools meet or exceed ANSI specifications
  • 2-drawer case with labeled compartments for organization
  • Case size: 9.25" x 16.5" x 12.2"; backed by lifetime guarantee

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    • This offer matches our recent and popular front page deal from October 2025 which earned over 50 thumbs up.
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars at Lowe's based on over 30 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Lowe's has 302-Piece Kobalt Standard (SAE) & Metric Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case (53559) on sale for $99. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • 302-piece set with 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drive tools
  • Includes 3 ratchets, 101 sockets, 36 bit sockets, and wrenches
  • Chrome vanadium steel with high-polish finish
  • Heat-treated for strength and durability
  • Tools meet or exceed ANSI specifications
  • 2-drawer case with labeled compartments for organization
  • Case size: 9.25" x 16.5" x 12.2"; backed by lifetime guarantee

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer matches our recent and popular front page deal from October 2025 which earned over 50 thumbs up.
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars at Lowe's based on over 30 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Model: Kobalt 302 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case | 53559

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Buckeyefan 1
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Project Farm just did a big comparison today on these sets. Highly recommended video on YouTube. Kobalt was in the middle. Gearwrench, Husky, at the top. Vevor dead last.
carryme
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Great kit, awesome warrany, teribble case. Have had this for almost 8 years. Some of the sockets rusted and the case was almost falling apart. Contacted Kobalt last year to see if they replace the sockets or the case (didn't have much hope but gave it a chance anyway). They asked for a couple of pictures for proof and then sent me an entire new kit. But the box is still the same design and very crapy.

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Dec 08, 2025 03:22 AM
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carrymeDec 08, 2025 03:22 AM
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Great kit, awesome warrany, teribble case. Have had this for almost 8 years. Some of the sockets rusted and the case was almost falling apart. Contacted Kobalt last year to see if they replace the sockets or the case (didn't have much hope but gave it a chance anyway). They asked for a couple of pictures for proof and then sent me an entire new kit. But the box is still the same design and very crapy.
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Dec 08, 2025 04:07 AM
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Buckeyefan 1Dec 08, 2025 04:07 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Buckeyefan 1

Project Farm just did a big comparison today on these sets. Highly recommended video on YouTube. Kobalt was in the middle. Gearwrench, Husky, at the top. Vevor dead last.
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Dec 08, 2025 05:02 AM
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Exodusme32Dec 08, 2025 05:02 AM
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Shoot i just bought this. Should I cancel? https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMA...5016365155
Dec 08, 2025 09:59 AM
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MisterOfMagmaDec 08, 2025 09:59 AM
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Quote from carryme :
Great kit, awesome warrany, teribble case. Have had this for almost 8 years. Some of the sockets rusted and the case was almost falling apart. Contacted Kobalt last year to see if they replace the sockets or the case (didn't have much hope but gave it a chance anyway). They asked for a couple of pictures for proof and then sent me an entire new kit. But the box is still the same design and very crapy.
How did you go about the request? I've had two of these for many years as well and the one case is held together with hot glue@this point; both of them have missing handles from infrequent, careful use.
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Dec 08, 2025 12:58 PM
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jpudloDec 08, 2025 12:58 PM
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I purchased the Dewalt set a while ago for about $20 more and couldn't be happier with it. Decent deal but lower quality set.
Dec 08, 2025 01:02 PM
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ShaunLewisDec 08, 2025 01:02 PM
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I have had this kit for about 5 years now (🤔) and it has been great. Carry it with me when I go out dirt bike riding. Zero complaints....
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Dec 08, 2025 01:05 PM
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Defender77Dec 08, 2025 01:05 PM
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Quote from Exodusme32 :
Shoot i just bought this. Should I cancel? https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMA...5016365155
I look at Craftsman being a bit more of a safe choice based on kobalt/husky being really locked into one chain. Craftsman is available in other businesses so future support may be better for warranty. Project Farm did rate the Kobalt a bit higher though...
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Dec 08, 2025 01:11 PM
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Sticker3Dec 08, 2025 01:11 PM
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Quote from Buckeyefan 1 :
Project Farm just did a big comparison today on these sets. Highly recommended video on YouTube. Kobalt was in the middle. Gearwrench, Husky, at the top. Vevor dead last.
Thanks! I went to watch it. He made an edit that Kobalt is actually 2nd
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Dec 08, 2025 01:20 PM
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DeadwingDec 08, 2025 01:20 PM
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Quote from Buckeyefan 1 :
Project Farm just did a big comparison today on these sets. Highly recommended video on YouTube. Kobalt was in the middle. Gearwrench, Husky, at the top. Vevor dead last.

We're gonna test that!
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Buckeyefan 1Dec 08, 2025 01:59 PM
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Quote from Sticker3 :
Thanks! I went to watch it. He made an edit that Kobalt is actually 2nd
I see that. Since it's nearly 20 lbs lighter, how many tools is it missing vs the top 2? Almost doesn't seem like an apples to apples comparison.
Dec 08, 2025 02:05 PM
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taehoyaDec 08, 2025 02:05 PM
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The 280 piece husky tool set is still on sale too. Any opinions on which is set is better?
Dec 08, 2025 02:39 PM
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rayoroaDec 08, 2025 02:39 PM
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Got this kit about 10 years ago when I bought my home. Same price back then. It's been invaluable. I've got a lot more tools since then but this is a big chunk of what you need for basic home and car maintenance.
Dec 08, 2025 02:42 PM
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Showtime220Dec 08, 2025 02:42 PM
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You don't need that many sockets. If it's the same set I took back it does not have 10mm one of. The most common sockets needed.
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Dec 08, 2025 02:46 PM
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blautensDec 08, 2025 02:46 PM
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Quote from Buckeyefan 1 :
Project Farm just did a big comparison today on these sets. Highly recommended video on YouTube. Kobalt was in the middle. Gearwrench, Husky, at the top. Vevor dead last.
I saw that review and then he pinned the comment about moving Kobalt up to 2nd, which others have mentioned here. I love PF, of course.
The one thing I think people need to think about is all of these sets are, at least in my mind, starter sets, or spares for a truck or car, or something like that. So for the sets he reviewed that didn't include this piece or that piece - no big deal - just pick that up. For example, maybe then you find a nice set of ratcheting flex head wrenches that none of those had, perhaps, but which are really important to you.
If you buy any of these sets and expect to not have to buy anything else or that every single piece in it is exactly what you need - that's gonna be disappointing.
For $99, I think the Kobalt seems like a good deal, as long as people don't try to fill every single need with this - or any set - it's a good base to build on imho. Not shilling - over the past 45 years or so I've acquired tons of different brands and filled way too many rolling chests and don't believe any one brand is the holy grail.
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Dec 08, 2025 02:54 PM
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blautensDec 08, 2025 02:54 PM
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Quote from Defender77 :
I look at Craftsman being a bit more of a safe choice based on kobalt/husky being really locked into one chain. Craftsman is available in other businesses so future support may be better for warranty. Project Farm did rate the Kobalt a bit higher though...
I would agree. I don't know there is a substantial difference in quality, though. So many sources building these sets. I'm not sure either are worth FOMO, as long as the price is reasonable and the pieces mostly fill out what you need to start with.

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