Which german screwdrivers are the best? - quick ramble | Etna.
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- I've gathered around a lot of screwdrivers through the years. But which ones are the best? Let's find out the pros and cons of most german screwdrivers. Which screwdrivers do you prefer?
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Any screwdriver which was manufactured in West Germany years ago is going to be the best
I still have a Metabo corded drill that says made in W. Germany on it
Wiha for me. I started by purchasing a couple of bits made by Wiha and realised how well they fit.
I now have a full set of Wiha.
The Wisent you have are Wiha make.
I must complement you on your English. That is from an Englishman.
I have Wiha for electronic and general work and Witte for mechanical work. Most of my German screwdrivers are over 26 years old and as good as the day I bought them. If you work on Japanese motorcycles get a some Vessel JIS cross point screwdrivers so you don't chew up the heads on the screws that everyone mistakes for a phillips head.
Hi. I think the Wisent are rebranded Wiha 3K Series Screwdrivers.
Your Wisent screwdrivers are actually Wiha 3K series, still accessible in US no longer produced for EU.
Nice compilation of drivers. Here in the US German tools are highly regarded but expensive. I am lucky to be able to own some Wiha , Wera , and Felo. My favorites are Wiha microfinish. That Holex looks just like a Felo model. Any thoughts on why? Thanks for sharing your collection
Hi there!
Thanks for the nice reply! Of course inports are always expensive. I wouldn't ever consider buying US tools because of all the import taxes and shipping. Despite the fact that you have some really nice brands like Snap On.
Here in Germany most of the big tool comapnies are located in Remscheid. That makes it very easy to share production on those simple tools. It is common to find the exact model with a few different branded labels on them.
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Etna.
Endlich mal Jemand der sagt, dass man einen Schraubendreher nicht so in der Hand hält, wie es oftmals gezeigt wird.
Man hält ihn stattdessen fast komplett mit dem Hand-Ballen um zu drücken und dreht mit Daumen, Mittel und Zeigefinger. Deshalb ist die Form des Griffes nur im hinteren Teil wichtig
All my drivers now are mainly Wiha soft-finish including a multi-bit & VDE multi-blade , only old ones i"ve kept are Stanley Magnum (england)..........not a fan of newer CZ Wera either :]
I have wiha wood handeled and felo ergonics and i've to say that Felo is better, also have some japanese made Vessel ones. If i had no screwdrivers now, i would get some Hazet ones.
Great videos. Please keep on making them.
I own and like both Wera and Wiha but neither is inexpensive here in the US.
They aren't cheap, but lots face it, is anything US made cheap?
Klein makes some 6 or 8 inch insulated screwdrivers they want $20 each for! I'd much rather pay $35 for a Wiha 6 pc set!
@@woodworkerroyer8497 True
Your Wisent look like they are a Wiha variant.
I like German tools very much. Own a number of screwdriver sets from Felo, Wiha, and Wera. A few assorted Witte 'drivers, as well. Recently I acquired a bunch of hammers from Picard and Halder/Simplex. Halder dead blows are absolutely phenomenal. Best I've used. Picked up a Latthammer, as well - not common in the US. Perhaps you can do a video on German hammers in the future. I subscribed. Good luck.
Hi, Felix!
Thank you! But I have to disappoint you. I don't think there will be any video on hammers soon. I use old 200g and 300g Schlosserhämmer from my granddad. Nothing to write home about. And last month I picked up a Holex 500g one for 2€ at a flea market. Somehow I seem to be emotionless when it comes to hammertime.
Regards, Etna.
Thank you for the kind reply. Interestingly, the 200g and 300g Schlosserhämmers are my personal favorite steel hammers. Of course I have other Schlosserhämmers ranging from 50g to 600g; the 50g is only used with a metal lathe. But, I digress. Looking forward to more videos of German tools. Good luck.
How about Presch ? Are they comparable to Wera or Wiha ? I wonder, is the handle of Wera, molded 3 compound, sensitive to oil and gasoline?. So if I have to work with cars and motors, better choose hard plastic models, like Bahco Ergo or similar...
Hi there!
I never came across Presch. Judging by pictures I would be carefull ordering some because they mark them like typical cheap hardware store brands. But you have to try them yourself to really judge them.
In an oily environment I would only use wooden handles without any finish. Yes, they will always look dirty but your handles will never get eaten away by any solvents and you always have a sturdy grip, even with oily hands. Next best thing would be indeed an older style handle like Wiha Classic Series handles. But they slip easily.
I hope that helps!
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Etna.
The focus is really off in some parts of the video. Otherwise good informative overview video.
Brilliant video - thank you! Wiha are my favourite screwdrivers, as you say good grip and last well.
Good video! I love german tools, my tools are near 100% made in Germany. I like wiha and Witte best for large hands, l have a Wera vde set also very fine. I have old Belzer screwdrivers. 7:37 very fine set, loved!
Thanks!
A new one is coming soon!
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Etna.
this was highly entertaining.
Thanks!
My favorite screwdrivers are the 'LUX' ones from OBI. My father has had a set for decades. You can still buy them and they look almost the same. Now the grips have a different color (but still say 'West Germany') and sadly the shaft is round instead of hexagonal. Probably they are mabe by Wera, the shape is pretty similar to their 'Kraftform' screwdrivers. Old Wiha screwdrivers with the clear handles are also great.
LUX/OBI might had nice tools back in the days, especially when it was labeled with West Germany. I haven't had any tool that was bad from that era. But today I would rather burn them than try to work with them.
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Etna.
@@Etna. Haha yeah a lot of their products are trash. I think they buy stuff from all kinds of manufacturers around the world. But so far I only had good experiences with their remaining german made tools like the srewdrivers or pliers :)
The Made in Germany are stil made by Felo :)
Is it that one which has a label marked 'Designed in Germany. Made in China '
Although the are Swiss not German, PB Swiss do some lovely long screwdrivers.
Weird that a lot of people recommend PB Swiss. I tried their electrical line of screwdrivers and their blade behaves like rubber and the blueing is very spotty. Not really tools I like to have. Maybe I try their acetate handle version as Wiha discontinued their classic line.
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Etna.
@@Etna. Sad to hear Wiha discontinued their classic line. Wiha are my favourite of all screwdrivers.
@@htr5372 Good product knowledge.
There is nice witte long screwdrivers on conrad and cheaper than wera. Nice vid.
Thanks!
Haven't seen them when needed.
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Etna.
The screwdrivers made by PB Swiss.
Nah, not a fan.
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Etna.
what about Heyco, Stahllwille I have old vintage ones and a couple of new Heyco, what your opinion on them?
Hi there!
Stahlwille are great but too pricey for me. They are so good that hardly anyone sells them used and if so, they are still more expensive than Wera i.e.
Heyco? I never came across them, honestly. Maybe it is a regional thing.
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Etna.
@@Etna. I think Stahlwille screwdrivers are made by Witte. You may be able to find Witte drivers cheaper.
Stahlwille are from Witte...and cheap..whole set is around 40 to 50€
What brand is the ones in the box ?
'Flume Technik' I think
That's correct!
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Etna.
P.S.: It is a niche german brand that mainly focuses on tools for watch makers and jewelers.
Thank you Matt and Etna..
I would love to have one set but like you said Is really difficult to get them and also I would like one of our peace of art that you make on the typewriter...how can I do that?
Nice vid, but the lack of focus was mildly infuriating. I wanted to make out the brands but could not.
Wiha...🔝✅
Facom. bahco. Ck especially if manufactured in West Germany
Belzer is a best
How come no one talks about Werth
Werth? Never heard about them and I can't even find screwdrivers with that brand name. Please tell me more.
Regards,
Etna.
@@Etna. He means Wuerth (sorry I can't be bothered finding the Umlaut).
wera is best
Wiha screwdrivers but CK for VDE drivers :)
Wera screwdrivers are made in the Czech republic 👍
Where is Hazet?
Too expensive for me. ;-)
Germany tools are the best quality and biutiful,exemple wera bits wiha Belzer whurth pferd projahn metabo Bosch gedore ruko knipex etc...
Wiha, facom y force...
Very bad focusing
dude hes got 234 subs this is probably like his first video, you should make some videos that may actually give some valuable information for people. Ignorant comment.
Draper probs the best
Not any more they are not, like Stanley they now manufacture in China. If you can find old new stock/used Draper from Germany or the UK then buy those as they are good quality.
Plastic handle suck
Not, if you work on power rails and might get electrocuted otherwise. ;-)
But I agree that wooden handles feel much better in general.