My favorite ratchet is an Icon 1/4” flex head and that’s above my 7 other truck brand ratchets (including snap on) in 1/4” drive. Otherwise, I don’t find anything from snap-on leagues above anything else. I’ve got them all except for the 3/4”, but I do a lot of internal engine repair. Other Snap On must haves for me are their electronic torque wrenches. PWZ pliers are a must have for me from snap on. The steel is a bit softer than Snap-On so will tend to flex more at the extreme end of the torque curve, and may not handle as much abuse, but I'd say they're better than any hardware store band (Husky, Craftsman, Kobalt). If you're trying to save some money on tools you will use less often Icon from Harbor Freight is pretty decent. TC used to be the supplier for Snap-On, and still supplies many other "premium" tool brands. Pliers I'd recommend Knipex, except for locking pliers where I'd strongly recommend Malco (Snap-On sells those pliers rebranded with their logo). Snap-On screwdrivers are also excellent, but if you have a handle style you prefer you're not going to go wrong elsewhere. Once you get out of the realm of those three categories I'd say the Snap-On advantage really fades, especially when you consider the price premium. That holds up in the multitude of tool test videos on Youtube. I'm sure I'm biased because it's what's primarily in my box, but Snap-On makes the best ratchets, sockets, and wrenches.
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