Wera 05004016001 8100 SA 6 Zyklop Metric Speed Ratchet Set, 28 Piece, 1/4" Drive

This tool kit is clutch. When I bought it I was working on refrigerated shipping containers and it was so helpful. Easy to put in a pocket or work bag and GREATLY reduced the tools you need to carry around. Presently, I don't use it as often, but it lives in my tool bag. I ended up buying a standard one later, because metric isnt as common in my new life, so just note which one youre getting. As of writing this, my set is nearing 5 years and is still trucking flawlessly. Quality and durability is great. My friends are all jealous.

This review is for the Wera Zyklop 1/4 inch flex head ratchet. This comes as a kit with sockets and bits. I have several other 1/4 inch flex head ratchets which lack most of the features of the Wera and are too small (see photo 3). I have large hands (athritic) and have a difficult time manipulating small tools. The sockets appear to be 6 point flank drive sockets. All parts of this kit are well finished. In general I prefer metal tool cases. This has a cloth type tool roll with rigid inserts to hold the square shape. It securely keeps all the tools in place and is very well made. The tool roll has a Velcro strip on the back for securing the tool roll for storage. This does have a button to release a socket, which many new ratchets do not have. I do mostly handy man type work and I like how this keeps most of the small bits for fasteners in one tool roll. While this kit has 15 different bits it is missing a few that I commonly use like square and blade bits. This tool kit is expensive but it is by far the best 1/4 inch flex head ratchet I have seen. My previous ratchets were too small and did not have a way to lock the angle. The reenforced tool roll came in a nice cardboard box with slide on lid (see photo 5). The tool roll is labled with a rubber replica of the ratchet. Most tools only come in a cheap plastic bag or hard shell plastic cover. I thought this tool was made in Germany but to my surprise I see it is made in the Czech Rep.

This is the most well thought out set I have ever purchased. I ride dual sports and enduro, wherever I go this is either in my tail bag or backpack. I’ve almost had this set for a year and I exclusively use it for bike maintenance and trail side fixes. The kit is well organized, everything snaps positively in place and the elastic holds everything well. I have never found anything loose in the case from riding rocky terrain or rough roads in a tail bag. The ratchet is great, can act as a screw driver or regular ratchet. Extensions work great for getting to hard to reach places. The wobble extension works fine but I’d rather have a universal joint and instead of the wobble extension just a regular extension would be fine. If you’re on the fence BUY IT NOW. Easily the best purchase I’ve made, and I would definitely get it over the Tool Check Plus. I recommend it to everyone I ride with.

Love this kit, I work for a medical company and can use this kit to do 90% of the work on our devices. If I had to only be equipped with one kit this would be it

By far mu favorite brand and set of tool, super easy to travel with. Especially if you work traveling a lot, great quality.

Very compact and convenient tool set, it will go in my backpack forever

Having used the Wera 8100 SA 6 Zyklop Metric Speed Ratchet Set for two years now, I can confidently say it's become my go-to toolkit for working on metric machinery, especially motors. Here's why it stands out: Metric Marvel: Perfect for Metric Machines: This set is specifically designed for metric fasteners, making it ideal for working on motors, European-made cars, or other metric equipment. No more struggling with adapter sets. Multifunctional Master: Ratchet & Screwdriver in One: The real beauty of this set lies in its versatility. It functions as both a ratchet and a screwdriver. Need extra torque at a tight angle? Simply use the ratchet mode. Want more precision for delicate tasks? Switch to the screwdriver mode. Extension Advantage: The included extension adds reach for those hard-to-access fasteners in tight engine compartments or machinery. Grip & Go: The comfortable handle and secure grip make turning fasteners effortless, even with greasy hands. Head Swap Simplicity: Swapping between the various metric hex bits is quick and easy thanks to the secure locking mechanism. Storage on Point: Organized & Protected: The included textile case keeps everything organized and protected, ensuring your tools are always at hand and ready to use.

The good: The sockets lock securely into the case, and unlock with a twist (once you discover it). The excellent: These sockets and bits tend to fit on fasteners better than most, the ratchet has less back drag than most, and the swivel head provides a better angle to get on some fasteners than the more usual type. The meh: Reversing the ratchet's direction is usually a two-handed task, the locking feature for the flex head's position has no "unlock" option that would permit additional versatility, the flex lock can be unintentionally used to lock against the direction-change ring resulting in the ratchet no longer ratcheting, the case can become waterlogged and take a long time to dry out, the socket set is missing the seldom-used 9mm size, and the socket size markings are only etched and not stamped into the sockets and bits. Overall, Wera is my second-favorite source for socket sets after Hazet, and I'll take either of them over just about any global brand including Snap-On. Every reputable supplier has some standout items that no one else does as well, and Wera is no exception to that; in this particular set, the hex bits are made to grip the interior of the recess on a socket head cap screw better than just about any other. As a field emergency set to carry on a bike for minor roadside repairs, it's among the best. So why only four stars? The "meh" list is too long. If they added a way to disable the flex-index lock on the ratchet, I would personally award that fifth star. (Somehow, I doubt that this will happen.)