Best quality open end wrench?

[Nessism1]

This video from the Torque Test Channel might be beneficial in helping you decide.

And here is a continuation on that video...

Based on this, I bought a set of Craftsman Overdrive wrenches. They were quite cheap and seem really nice.

 

[Trav]

And here is a continuation on that video...

Based on this, I bought a set of Craftsman Overdrive wrenches. They were quite cheap and seem really nice.

The big problem with the Overdrive is they are 6 point box, they require 60° vs the 30° swing arc for 12 point. Not good in tight places.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

The OP never mentioned a whole set. He asked for the best open end wrench available.

A single Snap-on wrench in the desired size is not going to break the bank. Hue Haw!

But what happens when he needs the next size up or down unless it's a 10mm because they ALWAYS get used (and lost like the sockets).

 

[Nessism1]

The big problem with the Overdrive is they are 6 point box, they require 60° vs the 30° swing arc for 12 point. Not good in tight places.

Fair. I call that an advantage at times.

 

[Trav]

I never used them, in fact I gave the old Craftsman ones I had for years away.

 

[Hohn]

Alright guys, what’s the end all best open end wrench available? I’m tired of mine always slipping with any decent amount of toque.

Currently running a Bostitch set and they are certainly better that the HF ones before…. But there has to be something worthwhile without breaking the bank? Would Tekton be a significant improvement?

WrightGrip 2.0.

My flare nut wrenches have been retired, if that tells you anything. They do better gripping soft nuts like brake bleeders than my actual flare nut wrenches did!

 

[chainblu]

If you want a single under warranty they will either open a box in stock and hand it to you ...

True. Years ago, I broke a metric impact socket and they opened a set to replace it. I felt a little bad about them having to do that, but I got over it.

 

[facility1]

Master Force from Menards are a very good wrench ,reasonable cost upfront and lifetime warranty at the counter, no hassle.

 

[Auto tech]

Wright grip, snap on flank drive plus, mac precision torque, anything from proto and even the Williams super combos all work great

 

[Marrk]

My 35 year old Craftsman 10 inch serves me well

My tools are almost all Sears Craftsman and almost all bought 40+ years ago. They may not be "the best," and there is still a chance that I could marry an heiress with enough money to afford one Snap-on wrench, but the Craftsman stuff has worked so far.

 

[D60]

Yeah just watch the TTC vid and go from there. But beware it kinda becomes like horsepower wars, ie "Even though my 2026 was king of the hill now I need to buy the 2027 because it has 20 more horsepower and massaging seats."

At some point it gets ridiculous trying to track THE ABSOLUTE VERY BEST, so just buy something quality that you like and then put the matter to bed.

That said, I enjoy the TTC testing for entertainment, but I retain about 1% of what I see there.

 

[GMBoy]

For good quality and warranty I have been extremely happy with the ICON wrenches. I also have a full set of snap on wrenches and I really can't tell any differences in my hand between the 2 as to if one is "better" than the other. I just know for my use in my shop they have been doing fine. Nobody goes and tortures wrenches like they do in those wrench tests so it doesn't mean you will have a failure with "normal" use. I just don't see ANY need for Snap on tools anymore with all the more reasonable priced competition out there.

 

[D60]

Nobody goes and tortures wrenches like they do in those wrench tests so it doesn't mean you will have a failure with "normal" use. I just don't see ANY need for Snap on tools anymore with all the more reasonable priced competition out there.

I've wondered about this, too. If I have to work an open end so bad it's spreading I'll find a different approach