It’s a personal opinion I believe. I’ve had Wera tools now for years never had any problems. I work in the food and beverage industry as an engineer and they get abused on breakdowns daily.The only problem I have had was my Allen keys the blue and red coating came lose so I’ve glued them back on. They get wet and left in a Van and some of them are over 3 years old and no rust at all…. But as I said it’s a personal opinion snap on are good tools as well.

Interesting to see a critical take on Wera tools from someone who's actually been using them. I have loads of the screwdrivers, hex and Torx keys and bits, and they've always worked well for me, doing mostly DIY and bike mechanics. I'm surprised you're getting so much rust - I have Wera screwdrivers stored in a toolbox in a leaky old shed and there's no sign of rusting there. I also like the small bit ratchet, very handy as a pocket tool and for getting into tight spots. I don't have any Wera sockets, larger ratchets or spanners, I tend to go for the more automotive-directed brands like Snap-On, Facom or Britool for those.

Rust is on you bro. You gotta maintain your gear.

In my opinion, They are better suited to aircraft mechanics. Alot of their marketing even shows people using them on aircraft. As an a&p mechanic myself I can say, the 12 point open end joker wrenches are amazing for tough to reach 12 point bolts. The zyclop rachet is a great rachet for anybody. The laser tip screwdrivers are amazing for 1/4 turn screws. The turbo speed screwdriver is faster than using a drill to run down screws a lot of times. The impact screwdriver works great for stuck screws. Aircraft have shit tons of screws lol. Some of their tools are kinda silly, like the rachet and hammer in one but overall I love Wera tools they are high quality. As a professional mechanic I put them right up there with my Snap On and Knipex tools.

Got recommended this vid and i like the honesty both ways. You say whats good and what isnt and why, would love to see some more honest reviews.

Did a stress test on the zyclops and a snapon ratchet and the snapon “snapped” as to where the zyclops bent but never snapped. 🤷🏻‍♂️

it's always good to hear a different opinion. made me rethink of my amazon wish list. thanks for the video.

I would agree that the spanner’s are a gimmick but as an electrician I use the Zyklop ratchet every day and find it great Also the tool check plus for small low torque applications is a winner for me I have fitted a Beaver-fit frame in the past and would agree that you need something better to achieve the torque you would require for that Bought the Hex keys about a year ago and prefer my £8 stanly fold up set 😂 Gucci tools I would call them

As a mechanic mate I’ve had loads of times when I’ve used plate on the spanners and they are class but when that nut is tight the open end tends to slip so it’s swings n roundabouts but I love them myself

WERA tools are great quality. That said, not all are great. I agree with the take on the ratchet I have swapped mine to Matco Silver eagle which also swapped couple days ago on some 25 year old (75 anniversary) SK 1/4 and 3/8 master sets. That said, screwdrivers are definitely 👌🏻 great, same with hex wrenches. As for the Joker combo wrenches, I love mine. The "plate" came in handy when mounting an electric motor on a low steel base where the bolt wouldn't go in, but the nut did. As soon as I started the nut, I flipped to the other side to just hold it in place while I screwed the nut down to secure the motor and repeated on all 4.

Don't know if the newer spanners are made from a different material but my 11 year old ones don't have any rust.

How I use my nut grip style sockets is, they are just helping me to put the bolt into place and hand tighten them. To torque them, I switch to normal socket as the nut grip has already done the difficult part. I do this to preserve the tools because they are not cheap and they can’t be just bought off the shelf.

Super! I've not seen any video on Weras that tells the every day use. Thanks a ton!

Agreed about the joker self adjusting spanner. I bought an XS size one on sale partially out of curiosity, this size can do fasteners in the 7 - 10mm range. And I don't think I've ever found a particular use for it. It's really fiddly to use just like you said about your large joker, plus the head on it is much larger than a regular open ended spanner, especially a 7 or 8mm, which defeats the purpose. I also sold my 1/4" zyklop ratchet kit set as it really didn't live up to expectations - too chunky and front heavy compared to my other cheaper swivel ratchet, and also fiddly and imprecise when using with driver bits.

I am a telephone repairman been using them for about 5 years works today as good as they did day 1

Thanks for this honest roast on Wera. I really appreciate this kind of reviews, from the use not for the show or sell. I've got wera but nothing compared to other german brands like stahlwille or some hazet tools i own. Please, if you got experience with them, make more videos on european or japanese tools.

Interesting video, I actually have some wera tools, insulated screwdrivers, ratchets and the hex plus allen keys,and bicycle sets,and ratcheting t handle set. I agree with you on the spanners and the wera joker adjustable wrench,the knipex pliers wrench is better. The screwdrivers are ok, I like the lasertip ones and the diamond coated bits. Rust is a problem for this wera tools, but overall they are good tools. I have the little 1/4 zyklop ratchet for years, and no problem with that one. They are not for the automotive industry for sure. Snap-on is a better choice. But for general maintenance work they are fine. Pb swiss tools are better but more expensive, WGB also have good quality spanners for the price. Irega makes very good adjustable wrenches în Spain. So we have a lot to choose from.

I only use my were gear for my push bike . I wasn’t happy with the play in the torque wrench which wasn’t cheap . Is it a case of looks before quality .

I like their stuff for working on motorcycles and bikes.

The ones with the rust are the ones with hardened steel… is it because of a high carbon steel? For hammering on.

I've always been of the opinion that no one brand does every tool right, I love their screwdrivers and consider them some of the best out there, but I have the same 3/8 zyklop swivel ratchet, I rarely even use it. Gimmicky, too much backdrag, and the handle (and the ratchet itself tbh) is too bulky for automotive work half the time. I've got much cheaper ratchets that I'd reach for before using that one.

Great video, definitely saves me some trouble. Would love to see more tool reviews from you, specifically European or Japanese stuff. Not many places to check that stuff out in person in America, so it's really nice to have an honest opinion of them before I spend a ton of money on tools I wouldn't use.

I'm with you on this. Wera for screwdrivers. Hard to best them. For wrenches though? I'm going with Knipex more often than not.

I’ve used these tool for about 18 months, as a go kart mechanic, never had these issues

Im obsessed with European hand tools but when it comes to spanners i do find the american brands to be the best. I love the wera allen wrenches, wera makes my favorite nut drivers as well. I also recommend their basic bitch 6 piece screw driver set as it is great quality for a great pruce. Not quite as nice as me pb swiss screw drivers but a great set for a back up bag or house set for less than half the price as PB swiss. Thats about all od recommend from wera. .

Thanks for the tip mate, I've been caught by the hype till I watched this.

How much does a 22 piece snap on spanner set, set you back?

Interesting to watch, when I was a youngin just starting out, I bought a lot of “crappy” tools like the mastercrap from crappy tire. After finally getting tired of having them break, I started investing in higher quality tools. I was recently looking to switch to wera from klein but I guess I’ll have to look into this more. Where iam in Canada, you look at something the wrong way and it rusts 😩

Great video. Post more tool videos 👍

You are absolutely right. I'm working with Wera tools every day. The screwdrivers are good and I love the set of the long bits with the handle. But they have too many tools that are in practice useless. I also have some Wera Jokers and I dont like it. They are too bulky and the fact that they are straight is a big disadvantage. They also sit too tight and sometimes they doesn't fit. I would never buy the zyklop ratchets because of the big head

Nice video, i just recently bought screwdriver just couple time used and the lasertip was damaged and can't grip anymore.. very disappointed

Great video this should do more videos talking about tools/ reviews

Thanks man, I've been feeling a bit suspicions about all of these reviews on youtube. All like a one "What an amazing design" and no one ever said a single bad word about wera, like wtf?!

7:12 I have needed this function a couple of times with nuts in tight places on a motorcycle. However, I usually just take a ring spanner, slap some electrical tape on the back to hold it in. For the rare few times I need this 'functionality' it works fine. But thanks for putting out the video. There's too many people online raving on about the fancy new shiny tools they bought, without having used them. And then even worse there's the 'influencer' types who praise anything they receive for free into the heavens. I can vouch and add to your evaluation that their precision screwdrivers (both torx, hex and philips) are pretty good. I have heard stories of people snapping them, but honestly you are applying way too much torque to any such small fastener in that case. I especially like the ball end on their hex precision drivers. That is quite rare to find.

I bought myself a Tool-Check Plus kit about 6 months ago (and paid a lil bit extra for that extender bit adapter), and that thing has lived in my bag since and been used nearly daily. That tiny ratchet is great, I'll agree sometimes the lever can be flicked but it's such a rare occurance that I don't find it annoying one bit. It happens to other tiny ratchets I've had in the past too. That kit stays in my slingbag and I've not seen any trace of rust as of yet. I live in Scandinavia, so we don't get super humid weather here but I have used this kit in the snow and abused it a lot and have yet to see any bad wear or any rust. The sockets and bits have been amazing, the only bit I've worn out was one of the flat driver bits which took some edge abuse after a particularly stubborn storage shelf decided to fight me. I probably went overboard with what the bit should've been expected to handle honestly. There was hammering, there was cursing, and there was more than a few drops of blood given to the shelf. I can see how those Joker-spanners could be considered gimmicky, though that feature of fixing a nut to the plated part does have some niche use cases I think. The weird ratcheting wrench thing though, I don't know about that one lmao that's a weird one. But their screwdrivers, bit drivers, and Tool Check kits are amazing in my opinion.

do you work for one of these other companies? If so, which one? Also, can you do a solid review on koken tools? I want them but they're too expensive to gamble on

Thanks, I considered to buy wera cyclops and bit ratchet. Thanks for the real opinion, I have rust problem in tropical humid climate as well. May be I'll go for koken and vessel

I had an issue with their plain screwdriver as well - it was too hard, and it broke under a mild torque.

I agree with you about the zyklop ratchet bought a 1/4 inch one lastest only a few weeks garbage

Thank you. You have saved me some money. Cheers.

Finally a real Wera review, I bought the 1/4 socket set both long and short. Not only were they overpriced, but they also rusted within one week of purchase. Mediocre tools at premium prices. like you, I only recommend the screwdrivers and bits, but that's it everything else is a gimmick or overpriced junk.

Thank you very much for your honesty in this video. Unfortunately I have spent an inordinate amount on Wera tools but really only use the Alan keys which I have found to be ok. I think there are better screw drivers so I use them.

The cases are what I like the best, semi rigid so can be dropped and all your sockets wont go flying but stay put. That's why I choose them. I'm a Sub-Sea tech so they get salt water and hydraulic oil on them but I do WD40 them regularly and have no rust. Why buy the Joker when Knipex Plier wrench exists?

I got a cheap Kraftform Kompakt W 1 Maintenance set that included Zyklop 1/4" with the same malfunction. Since I wasn't right in the head I decided to repair it myself without new swivel head. Small pin from the green selector gear brakes of since it is just low level cast rather than machined steel part. My repair 1) Punch out the center pin. You would see the selector is attached to drive gear with riveting method. 2) After drilling out the riveting the head will come fully apart. You would see the claw under selector gear and the selector pin that broke off 3) Repairing selector gear by drilling small hole and inserting proper sized nail cut to size and using metal glue. 4) Thinking I can make micro threading and wasting hours 5) Using metal glue and some extra metal piece to hold the selector in place 6) Reinsert center pin . Some tools are useful but overall Wera looks better than it functions.

I didnt know these wera tools have rust issues. Thanks for the review.

I’m a fan of Wera but I have agree with you on the tools you’ve reviewed. Also rust is an issue on their tools in general. I think you may have lifted the bias I have for wera and will explore other manufacturers. Thanks for the honestly 👍🏼

How far are you from the ocean? That and humidity can make a big effect on the surface of exposed metal stored in your home. You can spray a rust preventative on tools you're storing if you have this issue.

Wera tools are good quality. The smaller stuff is good. You mentioned allen keys. Quality is good but I don't like rounded section. If you hands are greasy, they slip too much. If the cross section is a hex, you have a bit more grip.

When it comes to rust, it's a tricky subject. If you look at metaulrgy, often rustproof, or 'stainless' steels are not going to be as good as other steels in many aspects. Wera tools are what I think of as precision tools. If you are reassembling a show car and can't mar a single bolt, wera does the job well. It's like the AK-47 lower accuracy and lower precision in the parts, lower tolerances, but it absolutely takes a beating, that's many other tools, but the wera is much more precise in the fit but in order to get this Precision the Metallurgy has to be chosen not just for ultimate toughness and rustproofness, but a hardness that takes an edge well. Truly Stainless steel doesn't fit that. They are associated incorrectly in the states in my opinion.

The spanners are great when using threaded rod, they sit ontop of the nut and stay in place.

Screwdrivers are some of the best made, but the wrenches suck? The hex keys are awesome as well as the ratchets?

I cut the sleeves off the Allen keys and they are awesome now 😎

Finally someone honest about Wera tools! The screwdrivers are HORRENDOUS. They’re a nice shape in the hand, but have the world grip.

Buy a Land Rover Non of your tools will rust ever again. To be fair, pretty shocking how quick these tools start to rust. I appreciate the honest review and it is clear you really use your tools (saw too many reviews of brand new looking tools…) I use Gedore, Facom, Stahwille, Sonic, Mannesman, Knipex and a huge pile of Lidl quality stuff (use the cheap stuff for cutting up and modifying)

Also I find Wera more electrical and panel type tools although is it a bit of a designer tool nowadays people rate you on what your using rather than what you do ultimately of job is complete correctly it doesn’t matter what you use as long as your safe I’m in a very similar situation I use snap on for automotive and Wera n knipex for mobile bailer work I use Milwaukee power tools for both sides and have experienced quite a few issues with the cordless My honest option be open minded and listen to people options that are in the trade Appreciate your videos and honesty you’ve put me off wasting a lot of money thank you

I broke a 4mm slotted screwdriver, sent it away on Thursday and I had a new free of charge replacement by the Sunday afternoon. 1st class service.

I'm guessing you got a bad batch for alot of these rusting tools - most of my kit as a machine mechanic is Wera & the only things to have rusted (minor surface rust that could be steel wooled away) are the bits I use with my Zyklop Mini. Only reason those rusted is because I pocket carry much of my immediate use tools, so they're stewing around in hot, sweaty pocket air especially through the warmest months. And they only started to show that minor surface rusting after several months in such a state. The stuff I keep in my toolbag itself shows no sign of rusting at all with much of it being owned for over 2 years now. Only problem I've ever had with my Wera stuff is a broken ball end on my stainless 1/8" hex key but that was user error.

Thanks for the honest review.

Love your courage to be critical about Wera 🙌

Thanks! I do have the holding function sockets and allen sockets. For the allen sockets, just looking at them I assume they are not as strong as a normal one. So, I use a normal one to break it free and use the Wera to remove it once loose or to start it. It is not when you need to hang on to the nut or allen headed bolt, but I don't use them as the primary tool. Good to know about that roto head ratchet. Looks cool, but after seeing your report, I will not consider it further.

I've always been a bin suspect on wera.. They seem to try and re invent the wheel with worse ideas.. Screwdrivers seem ok but I've heard they hate oils and get goey and stunk after a while as a mechanic that's a no go. You've confined this for me great video mate

I love frank reviews, you just saved me some money, thank you

Not a gimmick w the joker wrench it’s great for crazy tradie play I sometimes spin it on a piece of all thread’s nut ! And the flex ones I like it bc it’ll reach and hugs it . Mines haven’t rusted bc they’ve been in their respective pouches for all these tools being mentioned! My truck leaks water when raining

You talked me out of a very expensive purchase. I live near the ocean and everything rusts very easily. Thank you. I hate rusty tools.

You need to try the bondhus 20599 stubby L hex key set they do a great job and don’t take up a lot of space in your tool bag.

I guess you havent thought about the fact that when the sockets with hex inserts snap on you, they do it cleanly. Voila, there you have your ball bearing free hex bit sockets. And you do not even have to sand the edges, it literally is just perfectly snapped off

The only Wera I own is a #1 Robertson... which after a year or so, seems to be 'ok'. However colleges bought a bunch of it... and all have the same issues as the video.

I only use my wera for bicycles and interior work, haven't experienced any rust issues but I live in the desert.

Thanks for your honesty in this video. And thanks for confirming what I suspected about their other non screwdriver tools lol. I love their striking screwdrivers but everything else just look meh to me.

The complaint about the thick shaft of the allen key is a bit far fetched. That extra mm of clearance helps nothing in terms of range.

Thanks for your insight.

Very stylish (and thankfully good performance brand too) green-blue screwdrivers (I'd just buy the screwdrivers including the precision ones from Wera and it'll just be the nice blue-green and black color combo). Snap-on though it's the most expensive I believe, is the best in everything beside the screwdriver (they're equal)? God bless.

The only reason i bought wera screwdrivers is because i liked the shape, qnd it came as a 14pcs set for 50€ other quality 14pcs sets were around a 100€. Don't have them for long but so far i do like em.

Thank you ❤

If ever ever got snap-on I would not even look for anything else. Wera works to me as a mobile sat stands well enough.

Silicone spray and/or cosmoline wax type sprays (Amsoil HD metal protect), takes care of tool protection.

I love Wera, but the Shockwave bits of Milwaukee are better than the Impactor bits of Wera.

Those Wera Spanners are genius if you know what they are able to do. The thicker Grip doesn't matter because they only have half the Return Angle of a normal Spanner. And with that Backplate you find better Grip on rusty Bolts.

Got a set of spanner’s and ratchet set few years back from Halfords professional range normally well over £200 but got it half the price from there EBay store……well please with it.

all good points

Don't like much Wera screwdrivers handle..😕They are made just to use with the back of your hand not the front...like more Wiha..Better..🌟

if rust it means it have carbon in it and is hard stif metal (that you want in you tools ) to prevent it put grease on it , oil , or something like that ...

If it did not rain in the UK more than it does in the tropics------ maybe rust would be less of a problem?

Not a pro mechanic here, so interesting to hear an informed opinion. A friend of mine describes Wera as "Insta tools" ie looks more important than function... A couple of questions..You mentioned a Snap-On equivalent set of Allen keys for about £12..Could you provide a link or further details. Secondly, for DIY and perhaps "other trade use" say plumbers/electricians ect, how do you feel about Halfords Advanced ratchets and sockets? Better than Wera? Would they be a reasonable budget/medium priced choice or are there other brands you recommend? I currently use Bahco and Teng, but thought Wera might be a step up, but I now suspect not...

I like the joker spanners, got a mix of the engineering, ratchet and electrical screedivers. Love the tool check plus but i have a ratchet driver and a facom ratchet in the same bag normally. I have the wera hex keys without the plastic in long and short versions. Biggest waste was the turbo screwdriver handle, wank.

Never seen a professional mechanic with Wera. Its a DIY tool brand like Ryobi.

Hi, Really good and honest review that will keep me away from Wera... I prefer Gedore and have some 3/8” Hazet they are all good for me... I am on the way for Torque Wrenches and Norbar came to mind... Do you have any experience with Norbar? Keep up the good work 🙂

pls watch the orignal video from wera about those jokers or spanners how u call it.. the plate has more features

Klein is the way to go. Great quality tools if you can still get them in the USA.

many valid points i agree with but all the rust specs you have shown are clearly rusting particles from metal/grinding dust and not the tools them selves rusting.

So, only their screwdrivers are perfect. Their wrenches have just common quality but with extra price and most of their features can rarely be used in real life.

You could buy some sidewalk chalk for children and put them in your toolbox. They will absorb any and all moisture and that will keep your tools from rusting.

A dry garage you say? hmm, then why the rust? a smear of Inox or Ballistol or renaissance wax (or similar) is all thats needed. Wera - Wonderful

Also wera pushthrough ratchets are the best I’ve never even tried the switch version.

Are you buying these from Amazon or a reputable distributor??? If Amazon, that’s your problem with the failures. Look into it yourself.

Think its the usual a use wera drivers, estwing hammers, knipex cutters, bacho and facom ratchets, and wera spanners and hex keys Mix and match every manufacturer seems to specialize on a few great things and mediocre onbthe others

U kill'em all....u kill wera in 30mins....good to know...very honest to me too....thx a bunch

I agree with cyclops review. I have 1/4” & it’s terrible. I also have the same “L” Allen keys- too big & round shaft means you can’t cut it to reveal new mating surfaces. Some cheaper brands do it better!

Very good hand tools but like you said for the price the logo shouldn't weara off 😂

I have shit loads of wera most hardly used. Watching this opened my eyes about gimmicky Wera. I have the Joke spanner set about £200+ i paid of which i used the 19mm spanner once and it broke the ratchet end!. Im now guna shop around for the brand that makes that best item eg Bahco adjustable and knipex pliers!