Now return them all and see what is the easiest to return.

Dad: what u do today son? You been in the garage all day Guy: i broke all your ratchets!

Been using some Tekton for around 5 years. VERY underrated product.

Watching this vid, I finally understand why they call it "Foot"-Pounds of torque.

All of those ratchets are adequate. If a person is putting over 200 ft lbs of stress on a common 3/8 ratchet, they are an idiot and should be kept far away from your tool box lol

The bent handle could be handy in a tight spot

My grandfather used to work on tractors and he gave me his 1960s era 3/8” SK ratchet and that thing is still as smooth as a brand new ratchet and it’s got many impacted bolts and nuts under its belt

I bought a Tekton set just to keep in the truck but I was really surprised with the durability of both rhe ratchet and sockets. They've earned promotion to one of my shop boxes.

My ex girlfriend is the strongest ratchet.

I detect a slight snap-on bias.It seems to me that the tekton was the clear winner. It withstood all the torque that you could apply on the first failure test. After being weakened by the first attempt beyond 600 ft-lbs, it was tested again in both directions when it wasn't in the same condition as the other tools (which were tested only once).

I'm still using my S-K set bought about 1970.. Awesome tools. I also have Craftsman, Duralast, Tecton, and Bosch. Still use my S-K set the most. I even have a no name 3/4" drive set used to work on the tractor.. picked up that set at an auction, complete with metal tool case for $35. 😁 ❤️

That's insane! Hats off to the Tekton which refused to completely fail!

Who tf wears gloves in the shop but not shoes? 🤨🧐🤣

As a Tekton user, this satisfies my choice. Thank you

I love how you Put tape over the handle on the snapon so your dealler doesn't see the marks from the cheater bar if you have a new gear set put in😂😂

Being a calibration technician i really appreciate your verification of the accuracy of your torque transducers. Well done!

Tekton customer service is also phenomenal. Use their torque wrench for my barrel nuts and castle nuts. Had the first one I ordered fail and they sent me a new one free of charge. Couldn't believe it. New one has lasted a metric ton longer so probably just got a lemon from what I can tell.

Now your Tekton ratchet can work around corners! Bending instead of breaking is true strength!

Very impressed with the Pittsburgh. Not bad for a $10 ratchet. Very impressive

That's a cool video thanks for sharing. I've owned and used most brands but my oldest and most faithful are my Snap-On ratchet set. The 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets were actually the first Snap-On tools I bought when I first obtained my Snap-On account. They have been with me for about 30+ years.

That Tekton ratchet was really top end and if you'd put the pipe all the way up to the ratchet head as you had with the others, it may not have bent. Considering the prices, Tekton is pretty hard to beat. Not to mention, if you took a photo of that and sent it to Tekton, they'd send a new one no questions asked. One other thing I like about them is they actually offer rebuild kits for their ratchets that are pretty cheap so if you didn't want to wait for a replacement you could rebuild in about 5 minutes in the unlikely event you actually broke the mechanism itself.

Who need breaker bars, I got tekton ratchet

I’m good with saving about 75% of my hard earned cash buying cheaper tools!! I have a craftsman ratchet from the 80s and it’s never failed me

I have the short icon 3/8 i use for pretty much every automotive job i do every day. I’ve abused the hell out of it so far. Changing brakes with it, getting in tight spaces for motor mounts. Breaking transmission bolts loose with it. It really really does take some abuse. Also being saturated with motor oil or other fluids. I’ve been using the same ratchet for a little over a year now, and after all that abuse, it’s still working just as good as it did out of the box. Handle still attached and all. It’s really a quality tool

Tekton is a solid brand to keep your eye on. High quality, and a great price. Isn't that what you want in a tool??

Looks like that Tekton Ratchet just became a special tool I wouldn't throw it away. Cuz you never know. Still watching...

This was an excellent and very informative video. I really appreciate all the time you took to do it and now I know where my money will go --- Tekton all the way and the value is incredible. Well done!!!

Tekton and ICON are both made in Taiwan. I heard there's one specialized factory there that's only purpose is to make wrenches. And they seem to do that very well.

Good example of why everyone should use a breaker bar when creeping into the high stress area. Breaker bar is much cheaper to replace than a ratchet.

Next test I want to see ankle socks to failure....

This is a great video. Thanks for making this. I would love to see a second video of you flying backwards every time these ratchets give way.

TEKTON hands down all Snap off is out of my boxes and have been for three years now buy directly from TEKTON in Grand rapids Michigan their customer service is unbelievable if you have a tool failure simply take a picture send it to them two days later you get a replacement no questions asked love their saving plan on buying tools spend 50.00 and get a five dollars credit 70.00 get a 7.00 dollar credit and so on

I’ve invested in all Tekton sockets and ratchets. Price, easy warranty, and durability have won me over. I’m not surprised Tekton was at the top.

I would really love to see a similar heads up challenge on 1/4" ratchets. I have had several fail on me recently.

Buying my first tool set soon, super glad the Icon brought the guns out. Will definitely check out the Tekton line now too. Will probably come down to which one is more readily available.

This is really interesting to watch. I’m sure it would be hard to test objectively, but life expectancy under normal use in a professional setting would be great to know for us everyday wrenchers.

Loved how you had your stuff tested first to make sure the results were legit!! Very smart idea!!!

Great video! Thank you so much for taking the time!

I got that husky ratchet. I’m maintenance for a farm, use it all the time. 2 years so far, still going strong, love it’s small compact design.

Awesome test... shopping most of these brands now, need to upgrade my old husky round-heads.

You should try Cornwell, MAC, and Matco ratchets

Definitely put Tekton and Snap on as a tie to not trigger a bunch of mechinics😂

I started useing tekton a few years ago and I love them, and their warranty is top notch and super easy to get a replacement if you break a tool

your tube is awesome love these demos

How many of you guys where blinking your eyes like shrapnel was going to fly in it? 😂😂😂

Makes me happy I bought tekton tools

Holy crap - I had never heard about Tekton until today - thanks for a great video

Do another test with more brands like Craftsman, Milwaukee, etc

My garage is full of older Duralast tools but now I am buying Tekton since the new Duralast tools have all changed to rebranded Gearwrench (which is the kind seen in this video). Husky is also made by Gearwrench.

Another excellent video Chris

I don't think that any other one of these ratchets are 120 tooth like the gearwrench is. And it is amazing that the square broke on it and not the fine teeth. I have a gearwrench 1/2 120 tooth and it is amazing

Tekton is my favorite tool brand. Love to rep the local tool guys here in Michigan. They make some incredible tools.

It's crazy how far affordable tools have come. They're catching up to the 4 big names.

There are a lot of great tools out there at all price points. This is why I prefer snap on and why I’m willing to pay more for them. I don’t like to replace tools. Once I find something that fits my hand and learn how to use tool, I don’t want to replace it when it breaks. I bought my snap on screwdrivers in the 80’s and ratchet in 90’s. I like the older Handle style and it works great in a area where lots of solvent is used. Ratchet just feels nice. We break screwdrivers every now and then. Rather than replace entire tool, my dealer removes broken blade from handle and inserts a new blade. I find it amazing that their quality control is so consistent that a blade made today perfectly fits a 40 year old handle. 3/8 ratchet is still in nice shape. Have broken the pall once and stub once. Each time, dealer pulls out a kit and rebuilds it. I paid about $85 for that tool 30 years ago and could sell it for $50 today. Sometimes expensive tools are the least expensive. There is also something to be said about having something that fits my hand and I enjoy using. I have a husky ratchet that I don’t enjoy using at all. Great around the house and gets a job done but it’s heavy, sloppy, and and just doesn’t feel nice. It works and that’s important too.

Had a Craftsman in early 2000s, went through 3, before picking up a snap on that I still have an use. Even pulled lug nuts in a pinch once.

Instant subscriber. After watching this video. Great work on testing these tools! 👍

Awesome test! Thank you.

Great test. I always go with Duralast. There made well and I’ve never broke anything except a jack that had a bad seal and the hydraulic fluid leak out. AutoZone replaced it no problem. Plus AutoZone is everywhere so if something does break it’s easy enough to have it replaced within a few minutes. Been beating the crap out of my 3/8 Duralast socket set for 10 year’s with no problem. Had to remove a few wheels with it when my 4 way went missing.

I’ve been a Tekton fan for a few years ever since I bought a torque wrench from them. Incredible products.

Wow! Great video! Very interesting results.👍🏻👍🏻

I've had the duralast flex head ratchet for 3 years of daily use and I'm impressed with it. Very good quality tool, and it has a lifetime warranty

Shocked by the SK. Have used them for decades and found them to be extremely tough.

15 years in the dealerships, 24 years and counting turning wrenches and busting knuckles snap on is the king when it comes to sockets and wrenches . Their pliers especially their wire cutters have dropped off the deep end but luckily the wrenches and sockets still hold up the best

Big Thanks. I'm shopping for 1 and was wondering just this very thing.

Needed a set of allen wrenches, was pretty close to retirement (covid sealed the deal) Bought the Tectons, was impressed, very high quality steel, after 50 years as a working machinist, you can tell this stuff right away.

The newer tekton 90t ratchets are simply amazing for industrial maintenance.

Dude, great content! Nothing like getting your hands on something to try breaking it. Impressive!!!

I heard about those tektons before I can’t believe it ! Very impressed

Been looking for a sub $30 1/2'' ratchet for occasional home use. Considered capri because another youtuber was impressed it held up in diesel work. Now I might just get the 1/2"" tekton ratchet .

I guess we were right about tekton Snap-on alternative... Thanks for the video

Great video. I was already looking at the Tekton for the price. You have convinced me that is what I want.

Just ordered a texton set!! Excited to work em everyday!!

You should make a chart comparing all the ratchets at the end of the video showing at what torque they faild

Heck man, those bent handle Tekton ratchets cost extra, you increased the value of that straight ratchet by about $15.

I have an SK ratchet just like that one. I've had it for at least 20-25 years. It was used when I got it.

You commented in the "Duralast from AutoZone" wrap-up portion of the video that you hardly ever see a broken pawl. I used to break the pawls all the time when I worked in the shops using Craftsman ratchets. Of course, back in my day, we just went back to Sears with the broken ratchet and they handed us a rebuild kit. Wham-Bam and you were on your way. I finally broke a 3/8 drive that I originally purchased in the 70s this past summer. I don't know what broke (teeth, pawl, or whatever. I am sure it was metal fatigue not over torqueing that did it in) but I returned it to Lowes and discovered they no longer have rebuild kits. They just handed me a new ratchet. Which was cool, but I'll be honest; I am going to miss that old ratchet. I had it for so long it felt like a part of me.

Good overall strength test, but in my experience they all work well when new, the issue is wear, or lifespan before they strip. Plus length of throw between clicks. After nearly 40 years, i’ve been thru some ratchets. lol

I've had my S-K 3/8" drive ratchet for 50 years and it still works great. I cringed when watching that S-K ratchet deliberately destroyed, LOL! But I bet it can be rebuilt back to spec.

I love the icon brand from Harbor Freight but seeing that tekton ratchet makes me want a couple of those

I’m glad you returned to the tekton because I was about to prematurely comment that the bending handle gave it it’s high breaking torque. The tree that bends doesn’t break.

The best thing we learned from this is that the fine tooth ratchets hold up similarly to the coarse tooth ones....no reason NOT to always purchase the fine tooth ! (The Sq. drive seems to be the weak link)

The duralast one was the only one that was dramatically different having many more points of failure. I’d like to see a more standard ratchet from duralast compared! I have no idea the accuracy of my torque meter but mine got 750 - the max of the unit, and didn’t break. I use it still all the time and it works beautifully. I’ve broken so many husky’s it should be my job to torture test them in their QC department lol 😂 Great video friend, learned a lot here 👏👏🙏

Thanks for hard work really good information

Thanks for a great video...I'm looking for some replacement & add-on tools. This helps....& saves me some $$$

The newest Snapon has those little tight gears allowing more bolt turning in tight spots, also your takon ended up with a custom shape to the handle like all my beaker bars have. Good job man !

That's a nice custom Tekton offset👍 usually you have to heat up tool to get a bend like that.

I will put ICON up at my local HF store. Thanks man good video.

I like how you did a voice in after you filmed saying u don't think it would get over 300 foot lb when you already new

I think the only reason the Tekton was so high, is because the handle was softer allowing it to bend way more than the rest of these. If it was harder, I believe it would have snapped sooner.

A very good and informative video. Thank you very much. I would have liked you to list the prices of them as well though. I don't know about anyone else, but I don't expect a $50 ratchet to perform any place near as well as a $200 ratchet. It would have been interesting is all. I would also like to have seen how a MAC ratchet stood up to the Snap-On, as well as the others. Thanks again!! Good work!

Excellent test

This was a Awesome video!!! I have the Tekton 3/8, 18 inch long handle/non quick release ratchet. Very strong. I love it.😎

Can you do an internal gear look of the tekton? I'm curious how its built.

Awesome video but may I add that the duralast ratchet is also impressive because it was the only flex head. A lot of people don’t realize how weak that pin can be in some ratchets and fail way before the head will... And were you having issues with the icon ratchet getting stuck? I noticed you edited that part and looked like it was hanging up even though it was working in the end

I've always preferred Tekton and gearwrench, but after seeing what the Tekton is made of..... I might lean more towards Tekton. Wow! Great video.

Great demonstration.

Kinda surprised the SK didn't do better. Numbers don't lie.

Now you have a specialty angled tekton ratchet

I still prefer the snap on ratchet it’s that easy to break it as to replace it , good job guys it was very educational on how to test your ratchets!!

I used to buy Snap-on until i started working on heavy industrial equipment and from then on Brittool have been my go to kit they seem pretty bomb proof.