Titan 1/4' Micro Ratchet vs ICON Flex Head Ratchet

Likely the 1" ratchet head width in the link applies to the Aluminum handle, not the steel.

00:00 Intro
00:26 Downside of Swivel Ratchets
01:13 Benefits of Swivel Ratchets
01:31 Detailed Look
03:14 Comparison
03:45 Drawback of ICON Ratchet
04:55 Backdrag Tests
05:43 Outro

#tools #maintenance #edc #ratchet

[johnpelkey]

I have both the quarter inch drive and the bit driver, which is the same thing but with a quarter inch bit adapter. I use both quite a bit at work. They are very handy. Thanks for the review.

[sociopathmercenary]

Definitely cool. I have the ICON and it mostly fits my needs but I threw the nano version in my wish list. Break in case of emergency.

Thanks for the great reviews!

[johnkc]

Most of the colored ratchets are aluminum where this black one is steel. The rainbow colored one is steel. The aluminum ones are a touch wider for strength. That's where they get the larger measurement. They for sure need to put a 3/8 drive head into that tiny ratchet. BTW, they also make a bit driver version of it.

[garydudgeon]

Good video. I like both the 4" and 7" Titans. The tiny hinge screws have held up so far. A 3/8" drive would be nice.

[brentott]

The icon 1/4" ratchet/bit kit, the titan 1/4" swivel ratchet and the makita 1/4" socket sets both sae and mectric are a package deal. I pair all of them together. Together, they make a great kit for putting furniture together. They have all been working great for me for a while now.

[derptothemaxclearly]

I have a couple of the micros and wondered how far I can real push it. The company was super helpful and gave me the max torque for these little doods. 550 inch* pounds.

[MercTekBenny]

That Titan 1/4 swivel is my go to 1/4 for almost every job. I use it constantly (I’m a mechanic/technician by trade) and it will do everything my higher end ratchets will do and more. It’s easily my favorite ratchet and second only to my Snap-on 3/8 flexhead 18” with comfortgrip. (But nothing in the same drive size even comes close to comparing to its pure capability). Also of note: the swivel head does loosen with heavy use and should be tightened regularly. I just make it a part of my regular tool maintenance ie oiling air tools, cleaning grease and rust dust off, etc.

[Robertobagnato]

how its called the thing you're using to point out things (brand) ? i cant seem to find it on the internet

[Jtx_Tools]

I really like the Titan I had both and the icon stopped holding bits they would just go through. I had to return it. Hopefully gen 2 they fix it

[JimmySturgill]

I love the feel and the length of the handle . I grab it over my higher end rachets . Best 17.99 rachet out there .

[Professor_Gascan]

They definitely need to put a 3/8 anvil in that titan!!!

[nikolatham]

I’ve used the icon for about a year and the bit retention feature wore out and I’m on my second one now.

[KAMa]

Oddly enough I’ve been weighing which of these to include in a car tool kit.
I want a 7” Titan BIT driver but I don’t think they make one yet.

[JohnCorbet-wg]

Titan do not hold up well. Very bottom of the barrel Taiwan lines. Apples to Oranges here. Not comparable they both have their place.

[jnmc-vxfw]

Buy American made ratchets. Snap on, Mac, Wright, etc