1/4” Micro EDC Socket/Tool Kit Round Up and Discussion

Today I roundup the micro 1/4” EDC Socket/Tool Kits that I’ve been through so far and what I like about each of them. As well as some of the things I don’t like. We have Milwaukee, Facom, Icon, Craftsman, and Gearwrench. I didn’t include the Husky because there was really nothing about it that I liked. If you click through any of the links to Amazon, I might see some small amount of monetary gain. Any others, I will not. They’re all here for your convenience.

CRAFTSMAN V-SERIES Socket Set, Shallow MM, 1/4 Inch Drive, 38 Piece (CMMT45751V) (there is also an SAE option)

Facom 1/4 inch socket set, 6 points, 38 pieces, 1 piece, RL.Nano1

Milwaukee Ratchet, Socket and Bit Set 1/4 Inch 38 Pieces

Icon Locking Flex Head Ratchet and Bit Set, 35-Piece

And regrettably, Gearwrench has gone to this new thing that I’ve not yet laid my eyes on and the two kits I have here are both discontinued. But this is the closest thing they have these days.

Gearwrench 41 piece Microdriver Set

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We have Milwaukee, Facom, Icon, Craftsman, and Gearwrench. I didn’t include the Husky because there was really nothing about it that I liked. If you click through any of the links to Amazon, I might see some small amount of monetary gain. Any others, I will not. They’re all here for your convenience.

CRAFTSMAN V-SERIES Socket Set, Shallow MM, 1/4 Inch Drive, 38 Piece (CMMT45751V) (there is also an SAE option)

Facom 1/4 inch socket set, 6 points, 38 pieces, 1 piece, RL.Nano1

Milwaukee Ratchet, Socket and Bit Set 1/4 Inch 38 Pieces

Icon Locking Flex Head Ratchet and Bit Set, 35-Piece


And regrettably, Gearwrench has gone to this new thing that I’ve not yet laid my eyes on and the two kits I have here are both discontinued. But this is the closest thing they have these days.

Gearwrench 41 piece Microdriver Set

[nhbountyhunter]

HF set with the Mikita impact socket set Model # E-01694 @ HD for $15. You can get a small pouch like Maxpedition Micro and you have a $65 all in tool set that has sockets, a ratchet, driver, bits, extension, and a pouch that can hold a multi tool as well. I built a motorcycle tool set that has the HF set, KESI Tool Socket Set 13-Piece, 1/4" Dr Quick Release Ratchet (amazon), Yiyeie 9Pc. Super Thin Wrench Set (amazon), Klein stubby 32308 screw driver, knipix cobra mini, and an HF Gordon multi tool in a Pelican 1040 micro case. About $150 and I have an awesome kit to make any roadside repair for when I go cross country. I feel very confident that if I can't at least bandaid it on the side of the road with that kit then I can't do it at all even with all my tools.

[MrNb]

Thanks for this round up. I've learned a lot and have several of the same kits. My favorite overall is the Icon.

However I also really like the Wiha go box set as well for one specific reason. It's a true achievement in compactness. They really squeezed those bits together. Also the metal box saved some more space. It's like half the volume footprint of the Icon.

Oddly enough it's really heavy though. It's like they filled the ratchet with lead. Noticeably more dense than the other ratchets. That's the one thing keeping it from being undisputed EDC champ.

[youcanthide]

You are correct the icon and the Facom are nearly identical, Right down to the case.

[lawrencemaligaya]

Useful video! I love the idea of these sets but they always fall short for one reason or another so I ended up piecing one together on my own. I wanted a metric set with sockets from 8-14mm, hex bit driver, and a wide array of bits but most of these sets don’t meet that criteria and some of the cases need to be hacked up to make accommodations to store other stuff.

[Fedwrench]

You missed probably the best value in a compact 1/4 drive set by not covering the Dewalt 50 piece (like 22 pieces are bits) 1/4 inch drive set DWMT81610T. It's $34 on Amazon. the box isn't perfect but it does offer both Metric & SAE sizes in a small package and has a great ratchet. Dewalt also offers a slightly lager set in 3/8 drive. Thanks for sharing.

[evanestrada]

Not sure if you plan on doing more of these videos but I use another set from Wera that fills the same purpose. It is the Wera 004016 Zyklop Speed Ratchet 1/4" Drive Metric Set. Its deffinitly pricy but I have really enjoyed the quality and usefulllness it provides.

[stuartmcmillan]

I have the Facom version of the ICON set it’s sensational well worth the money

[andrestnt]

Try truco for the case, they sell many different models. All metal, nice colour and such. I use foam for mine, came out grear. Mine isn't as compact as you may want. But it deff carry size. Im primeraly using 3/8 and 1/4. They kit came out great as i chose every single tool. Funny enough i love that facom ratchet, its deff head heavy. But its smood and reliable. Much better then the hybrid crafsman made for their version of the kit. One thing is true, if it doesn't feel good in the hand you won't use it. Is why i have a million screwdrivers 😅. Talking about screwdrivers, i went with vessel wood screwdrivers. Excellent options. Anyway great vids and great collection of tools. Just some warning, once you start customising your tools, its hard to stop 😅.

[branned]

Craftsman V-Series 1/4-in Drive Metric Shallow Socket Set (38-Pieces) are on sale for $39

[GarenP]

HFT has a new larger kit that is supposed to be released this year, which includes sockets. Still waiting for the darn thing. The latest flier from HFT shows that micro kit on sale for $25 next week, which is 1/4 the price of the craftsman ($99, wth?) in your video. I'd be curious to hear what you think of the new gearwrench GWMBS41 or GWMBS39XPS which were just announced.

[JohnCorbet-wg]

I have had the HF Icon mini set. I have had it a year and have never used it. It looked like a good idea at the time. I might throw it in my car for 'mergency use

[SaveAPennyBustANut]

The facom, craftsman nv series and the Milwaukee all cost about $80-100 or so

It would have been nice if you covered them all in more detail

What set is at the beginning at the bottom? And what gearwrench set is that?

Please review the upcoming icon 2.0 model when it comes out

[andrewscott]

Check out the hazet smartcase sets and the gedore 1/4" sets

[azael]

The kobalt Lowes kit is great, but the ratchet sucks. Need that with the Icon ratchet and done

[boosted._sky]

2:00... then buy a tool kit.. I'm sure someone will sell you a 200 piece set with 150 bits in it for $300...😂