Wiha 74984 32 Piece GoBox Standard Bit Set with Mini Ratchet

My GoBox just arrived and two things jumped out at me that you need to know. First, even though I knew it was tiny, when I first saw the ratchet I was still surprised at how small it was. Having said that, it does fit nicely in the palm of your hand and is very easy to use. The thumb wheel works very nicely also. Good positive and easy to maneuver direction switch too.Second, and more importantly, I put my first bit in the extended bit holder and I could not get the darn thing out! I'm like, are you kidding me?! I ended up getting out my little mini Knipex Cobra pliers to remove it. The magnet in the bit holder is super strong! I was all set to return it when I figured out the trick. As I was pushing and pulling on the bit, I noticed some downward spring action. So what the deal is, there is a knurled section on the bit holder that you simply pull down on and it releases the bit, OMG! Nowhere in the instructions or on the Amazon product page does it mention that. Since I've never had a bit holder with that feature it never occurred to me, but I did eventually figure it out LOL!So after all the above, I absolutely love this little GoBox from Wiha. My only suggestion, at least for my needs, would be to swap out the T30 for a T6. I often need the T6 when working on knives, and for anything big enough for a T30 I'll be using regular full-size tools.Lastly, you need to know that this tool is not made in Germany. It is only designed in Germany, but made in Vietnam. Not an issue just a point of interest.

This socket set is really small. High Quality. Too heavy to carry comfortably in a pocket.When you use the extension.... the bits are held in place by a spring loaded collar. You need to slide the collar to remove the bit. It works well once you know its there.Rachet works well. Very fine grained sprockets/pawels so you can use small motions and still make it work.

Such a nice set. Excellent forging, machining and fitment of components. Smooth directional switch. Bits fit snug. Fine ratcheting increments. Includes extension. Case is astonishing small and sturdy.

Superb quality ... has a permanent spot in daily carry bag for good reason . WIHA does not make a terd , every product is top in its class , this set is no different .

Good overall tool set at a good price. Worth it for the bits alone. The tool is quite small and fits well in tight spaces. My only complaints are that the directional switch is really easy to accidentally knock out of position and the ratchet mechanism feels a bit course.

Very useful and the handy kit makes finding what you need simple.

Background:I have a Wera Tool-Check Plus, which is too big for me to put in my pockets for EDC with other items. I also, rarely use sockets to justify to carry extra weight. I wanted a good EDC screwdriver and wrench system with commonly used heads, plus easy to carry on a commercial plane. It was competition between this and Wera's https://a.co/d/c7Aijwi, with 10 bit set. This one won due to Wiha's quality and more heads at a price lower than the Wera's, despite of me being a "Wera-hore" as my significant other calls me.I added my Wera 813R ESD as the screwdriver for the EDC to supplement this kit.Pros:1. Very compact. Measures about 5 inches long and about 1.5 inches thick. It easily fits my pants (both jeans and cargo) or shorts right pocket along with the 813R screwdriver and Knipex Cobra 6-inch pliers, Leatherman Squirt PS4 multitool and Skeletool knife. The pocket does not look overly filled nor do the tools stick to my hips like a colony of leeches.2. Good quality. This tool is robust and well made. Based on my experience, I believe Wera has better quality, finish, packaging and presentation, and durability at a higher price, compared to Wiha. Whether that "value" is better, only you can answer that.3. Versatility. This has a good assortment of bits, a nice extension piece, and a very good ratchet. It basically satisfies my needs while being outdoors, riding my bike, or performing work around the house. Coupled with the screwdriver, it gives me additional flexibility and capability.4. Workability. You can add a good amount of force and torque to move some of the tight pesky screws without any issues. The extension really helps with getting that additional driving force. Being small, it can work around tight spaces and unreachable areas.Cons:1. Weight. This is heavy. It does lug around some. I did not measure the actual weight, but it does seem to pull down on pockets which do not have additional lining reinforcements.2. Packaging. As mentioned earlier, Wiha saves costs with packaging in ho-hum ways. This can lead to packages getting damaged (see the last picture). It was the first one I ordered, which was missing the most important tool - the ratchet. Amazon's handling has quality issues. Had to return it. The second unit shows decent packaging, but not nearly as good as Wera has beautiful boxes for its units.3. The ratchet direction switch is easy to move with your thumb on it with little or no pressure, without noticing it. I had multiple times, only to realize why the screw wasn't tightening. This can be a major flaw if you are working on a critical work. The Wera's direction switch is much smaller and requires more pressure, that you cannot accidentally bump it.Comparison:For comparison, I have shown the Wera's ratchet and extension with Wiha's. While Wera's ratchet is similar, the quality and feel of it feels better. The extension for Wera is stubbier and smaller. The unhooking mechanism feels better than Wiha's. Again, for the price and usage, it was not a concern to justify paying higher.Bottomline:This is a good EDC set for taking around with good versatility and quality at a very good price (<$30). I hope to keep it for a long time unless my priorities change or I lose it. I will give it a 4.7/5.0.

Delivered as advertised. Thank you.