Wera Joker Ratcheting Combination Wrenches, 11pc

As a certified master tech and German specialist I have a LOT of different tools, and these wrenches are AWESOME! I'm always looking for new tools which can save me time and make my life easier, and these wrenches definitely help. Now, as a master tech with a lot of tools, I know there is no tool that works in every situation. I'm a big fan of ratcheting wrenches, especially the big ticket high tooth count wrenches. For years my go-to ratcheting wrench has been Matco's 9 Series wrenches which have 90 teeth and one of the lowest swing arcs available (only the new SK X-Frame beats them). They also feature a spline drive on the ratcheting end so they fit multiple types of fasteners. So, while I have better ratcheting wrenches, these wrenches are excellent, and I wouldn't be sad if they were my only set. I put these to the test for about a month and only used these and I never had a problem. They can take a crap load of torque, they're one of the most comfortable wrenches I've tried, and they look super cool (which is important in the shop environment...). But the reason I bought these, and the reason you should too is on the other end of the wrench. Wera's innovative open end is beyond helpful to technicians. The backing plate is a godsend. I wish every wrench had this on it because it would make a lot of jobs a lot easier. But the real winner is the multi-tooth open end. As Wera points out their wrench only takes 30 degrees to turn, as opposed to the traditional 60 degrees. In tight spots this is worth a million dollars. Sometimes the nut or bolt just doesn't want to come out easily, even after being broken loose, but there isn't enough room to reposition the wrench. Not anymore! Just today I was having a hard time getting an AC line loose on an older Mercedes. I was trying my traditional wrenches, then my Knipex pliers, then I grabbed a Joker and got it off in a few seconds. I was so happy. This wrench set it worth every penny to the master tech and even the weekend warrior. If you only had room or the money for one wrench set then this needs to be it. Some programming notes: The wrenches are made in the Czech Republic, which doesn't bother me as the price reflects that. My Matco wrenches are three times the price of these and they're made in Taiwan... The satin finish is really cool as it stands out from the drawers and drawers of chrome, but it's a little harder to clean, and I like clean tools. The bag that comes with the set is super heavy duty and is super handy as I don't have a ton of room in my box, and as I don't use them every day it helps to store them in it.