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I'm assembling a set of hand tools for my son in law. No, that's a lie - they're primarily for my daughter. My son in law is a manager and has zero use for tools - just spends money they don't have when something breaks. My daughter is the brains of the outfit - manages the money and fixes shit when and where she can. So anyway, I've been buying good used tools at estate sales for them, but there's seldom a decent screwdriver to be seen - let alone a set of 5 or 6. So I figure I'll just buy those new. I bought Snap-On screwdrivers for myself in high school based on the cool factor and the fact their handles were the best around at the time. Well that and the tool rep would accept time payments directly from my service station job. They've held up very well, but I now know better.

So can some of you who actually work with their hands recommend a good screwdriver brand based on strength, durability, ergonomics and price? Figure a cordless drill/driver isn't in the cards for them just yet - if ever. Thanks!

I'm assembling a set of hand tools for my son in law. No, that's a lie - they're primarily for my daughter. My son in law is a manager and has zero use for tools - just spends money they don't have when something breaks. My daughter is the brains of the outfit - manages the money and fixes shit when and where she can. So anyway, I've been buying good used tools at estate sales for them, but there's seldom a decent screwdriver to be seen - let alone a set of 5 or 6. So I figure I'll just buy those new. I bought Snap-On screwdrivers for myself in high school based on the cool factor and the fact their handles were the best around at the time. Well that and the tool rep would accept time payments directly from my service station job. They've held up very well, but I now know better. So can some of you who actually work with their hands recommend a good screwdriver brand based on strength, durability, ergonomics and price? Figure a cordless drill/driver isn't in the cards for them just yet - if ever. Thanks!
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When in doubt I usually just buy something form klein. They seem to hold up well enough.

It will depend on how much you use them, like everything else. I don't think I have stripped one out (yet). For the price they seem ok. I too would like to see what others post though.

[Edit] I do have some old hand-me-down's from my father that seem like you can't kill them if you try. If I can find one in my tool box ill post back with the brand. I can't for the life of me remember it right now but they use a yellow/honey kind of color resin with black rubber grip for the handle.

[–] • 1 pt

Sounds like Craftsman to me, I have some that are like what you are describing. My dad gave them to me decades ago, still using them.

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It could be, I'm not able to get to my toolbox for a few more hours but when I can ill see if I can fish one out. They are damn near bullet proof. I buy other stuff since I don't use it that much and they do the job.