It’s hard to say which one would be better. I think they both can be very useful. I do like the extra reach of the Icon but that could be a downside depending on use.
Yea you need both,no doubt!! i love the icon for long pattern,the tekton are nice for standard length!! you do need both!! as well as stubbies at times!! thanks my friend for your thoughts!!
Both wrenches are nice looking pieces. I have 3 sets each of regular combination wrenches in both SAE and metric. Long pattern, standard, and stubby lengths. When working in a tight space you want a shorter wrench. The same could be said of ratcheting wrenches. The Icon wrenches are meant to mimic Snap on so the ends will be smaller to fit in tight spaces. I imagine the Tekton ratcheting mechanism would be stronger. I don't use my ratcheting wrenches to break fasteners loose unless it is a low torque situation. Both sets deserve a place in the tool box.
Yea they will both be in my tool box!! regular,long and stubby all have a place,no doubt!! i feel you can never have to many tools in your aresenal!! happy holiday!!
I am eyeing the Tekton set because as a bicycle mechanic, wrenches from 6-9mm are an absolute necessity. The bicycle tool company Park Tool makes ratcheting combination wrenches, but they are not very good.
I do like the looks of the Tekton wrenches and the long pattern style of the Icons. Both have their own purposes in the shop. Often the long wrenches just wont fit but where they do they are awesome. Personally for about the same money as the Icons I prefer the Mountain long patterns. I have seen these on a few of the mechanics channels and they have said that Mountain is the same wrench rebranded for some of the tool truck versions, personally I don't know but I have torqued on them harder than I should have probably and haven't stripped them out yet.. They are nice with the built in shallow socket part on one side, great for belt tensioners or slightly recessed bolts or nuts when a regular socket and ratchet are a little too long. Definitely not discounting the Icons though, the tool line is great and hope they continue to expand it. Without being able to see the mechanism of the Tekton its impossible to know but there's potential for it to have a little stronger pawl and ring gear setup. I'm new to your channel but enjoying the content, can never have enough tools.
You can never have to many options with tools!!! there no one perfect wrench!!! when i do big jobs,and it doesnt go smooth,every damn tool i own is out on the cart,the work bench,the floor,inside the engine compartment etc,lol!!! but thats why we have to have so many,todays cars can be a nightmare!! thanks my friend for your great feedback,much appreciated!!!
Tektons remind me of the us made craftman. Not sure what one is stronger based on side wall thinkness. I do love icon wrenches just wish they made larger sets
Those ICON are mighty fine wrenches. I really like the long pattern and all that chrome...between these two sets, I'd have to go for the ICON. The TEKTON are great though, of course! Thanks Jeff for another great video!
Standard-length wrenches just can't be compared to long-pattern wrenches...Long pattern will always be preferred Personally, I think the ICON wrenches are awesome
If i had to pick one set, it would be the Icon. The longer beam, anti slip and walk into the store warranty. Thanks again for the great review. Happy Thanksgiving!
Should be box ends on both ends, one fixed for breaking loose and other ratcheting to make quick removal, not much of a point in having one end open ended.
I like your thinking,and i know for sure that the satin finish is more resistant to scratches!! thanks my friend,stay tuned for some awesome tool give aways to anybody that is a subscriber has a chance to win!!!
I'm a big Tekton fan, have a few Tekton tools. In saying that I'm actually disappointed in them on what they did with these ratchet wrenches. Tekton has always set themselves apart from the rest. These are just like all the rest now. Short, 72 tooth, 12 point, normal open end. Only thing different is the satin finish. If I'd done it I would have made them different to set them apart from the rest, longer pattern, 90/100/120 tooth, 6 point, satin finish, holy crap I'd stand in line to get something like that. These now are just blah, already have a set, don't need to buy another set lol.
The Tektons look pretty fat compared to the Icons. You need to measure the boxed ends on each of the Tektons to see how many and which sizes share the same blank size. The direction switch on the Tektons seems pretty large to me. I think I'll pick up a Tekton 15 & 18 mm since My Craftsman V series ratcheting wrenches skip those two sizes. I kind of expected more from Tekton. Thanks for sharing,
Tektons are fat compared to the icons,no doubt!! the direction swith on the tekton are large with that round disc under the lever!! the v series craftsman are nice, minus the skips!! i gave a set of those in my tool give aways!! thanks my friend for joining in!!
The Icon is a great wrench, with the exception of the open end. the "nonslip" wrenches have a tendency to wreck bolt heads and i don't like the loose fit. if you are working on old classic cars, a lot of them use special fasteners that cannot be replaced are not available aftermarket, so chewing one up if an Icon wrench is out of the question for me. also, I prefer standard length wrench when working in tight spaces. however, I really dislike the satin chrome. it's harder to clean because the surface is not as smooth, so grease and dirt stick to it. I prefer long pattern wrenches in a non-ratcheting wrench. I have been using Tekton for about 6 years now and I have been extremely happy with them however i think i would go with the Gear Wrench set 9620N metric and 9509N SAE, standard length, reversable, polished chrome finish, or if you want them super cheap, the Husky reversable are made by Apex Tool, the same company that makes Gear Wrench. I am pretty sure they are the same wrench with the exception of the branding.
Yes th icon with that non slip open end design does beat up on the fastner,i made a video showing that!! the satin finish on the tekton is alot different than standard chrome,some people like it,some hate it!! gearwrench makes some good ones,they have been around a long time,some of the first ones made!! thanks my friend for sharing your thoughts on them!! stay tuned!!
Tekton is a NO for me. ICONs are very similar to Snap-On, which are narrow style wrenches. I use the ICONs every day at work, and love them. I'd go with GearWrench is you're looking for shorter wrenches. When neither of these work, I always reach for my SOs which seem to always fit in tight spaces.
Again, the Tektons are just, meh. The Icons made by Infar / Kabo are great, they have an anti slip open end, and long pattern are better (If you need shorter get stubbies IMO).
I like the icon! the tekton got rid of the 6 point which alot of people liked!! it comes down to ones preference!!! thanks my friend for your thoughts on them,stay tuned!!
It's more than preference. Icon will warrenty your SET of wrenches. Tekton will warrenty a single tool......if you've lost your 6mm and broke your 10mm icon; good luck.....
@@bugman-ir8cwVERY COMMON MISCONCEPTION. HF had realized their 2 short comings. That OLD policy n not being able to replace single items. To correct the 1st one, they now offer a NO HASSLE WARRANTY, YOU CSN BRING IN A SINGLE WRENCH, SOCKET ETC... THEY WILL GO OPEN A NEE PACKÀGE OF THE SAME N REPLACE IT. I wasnt sure but after watching a Tekamo HD VIDEO at SÉMA 2023 ON HARBOR FREIGHT, IT IS STATED. Still unsure I put in a call to HF customer service, they said NO PROBLEM. STILL NO WAY OF REPLACING MISSING INDIVIDUAL PIECES THOUGH. They're trying to get tools in the hands of the people. Now, if they really wanna compete offer different handle colors. I won't buy their ratchets bcuz og the red smsll handles.
That's a big negative buddy. Icon will 1000% warranty a single tool. You walk in grab the box bring it to the counter and they will open the set and warranty your single defective tool. Do your research
I love the icon as well!! i think there are times where you need a shorter or regular length as well!! the more options the better!!! thanks my friend for your thoughts!!
I go with the tekton,there both good brands,but the tekton warranty is the best in the buisness,you take a picture of the busted tool send it in,they send you a brand new one,no question asked!!l
Icon please , Question , Are most guys breaking the bolt loose with something else and then using the ratcheting end , To back off the nut all the way ? Is the ratcheting end of the box strong enough , To break loose a nut or bolt ? I hope that made sense , thank you
Most of the time i dont use the ratcheting end to break loose a stubburn fastner!! i use a 6 point non ratching or 12 point non ratcheting !! if it not a rusted stubbourn fastner i guess you could use the ratchet end,but your always taking a chance it could break!! thanks my friend for joining in, have a nice holiday!!
I have a feeling that most guys DO NOT know how to properly use their tools. If you've been working on vehicles for as long as I have you pretty much know what tool to use in certain situations and different bolts. If you are working on let's say an exhaust bolt, you are not going to grab a ratchet wrench to break a rusted up exhaust bolt. If you're smart enough you are going to grab something stronger like a 6 point impact socket and impact gun. If you're working on let's say a drive shaft and need to break a bolt loose, especially on a Ford with the 12 point head. My go to on that job is a double box end long pattern GW, breaking the bolt with the fixed end. Then ratcheting it the rest of the way out with the other end. You're not grabbing a short ratchet wrench to begin with to break that particular bolt loose. So in saying all this you should know your tools, know how and which bolts are what and use the proper tool. If you know that you are going to reef on a bolt you're not going to start with a ratchet wrench, just sayin lol. Know your tools, I have learned that through the years.
I dont use them everyday,maybe a few times a week but they have worked very well and if they break Tekton has a fantastic warranty,take a picture a broken tool on your phone send it in they send you a new tool in a few days,no questions ask!! harbor freight will take a new wrench out of another set,so im told now!! warranty is inportant!!!
It’s hard to say which one would be better. I think they both can be very useful. I do like the extra reach of the Icon but that could be a downside depending on use.
Yea you need both,no doubt!! i love the icon for long pattern,the tekton are nice for standard length!! you do need both!! as well as stubbies at times!! thanks my friend for your thoughts!!
Ya i think both sets would have a place in the box. They are both super nice. Thanks Jeff.
Both wrenches are nice looking pieces. I have 3 sets each of regular combination wrenches in both SAE and metric. Long pattern, standard, and stubby lengths. When working in a tight space you want a shorter wrench. The same could be said of ratcheting wrenches. The Icon wrenches are meant to mimic Snap on so the ends will be smaller to fit in tight spaces. I imagine the Tekton ratcheting mechanism would be stronger. I don't use my ratcheting wrenches to break fasteners loose unless it is a low torque situation. Both sets deserve a place in the tool box.
Yea they will both be in my tool box!! regular,long and stubby all have a place,no doubt!! i feel you can never have to many tools in your aresenal!! happy holiday!!
Both are nice sets! I like the length of the Icon set. Thanks again, Jeff!
I like the length of the icon as well,I feel you need both long and regular pattern in your arsenal!! Thanks my friend for your great support!!
I am eyeing the Tekton set because as a bicycle mechanic, wrenches from 6-9mm are an absolute necessity. The bicycle tool company Park Tool makes ratcheting combination wrenches, but they are not very good.
Hi trek you cant beat the Tekton warranty also!!! thanks for checking in!!
Satin chrome was always my favorite
Than the tekton are what you would like for regular length ratchet wrenches!! they seem well made!! ill do a follow up after a few months of use!!
I like the way the Icon has the size stamped on all 4 sides. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone
Yea when your blind as a bat like me that helps alot!! have a nice holiday!!
Icon would be my choice especially that long pattern but I do like the satin finish on the Tekton thanks Jeff
Icon are really nice,Xtra length comes in handy!!
I do like the looks of the Tekton wrenches and the long pattern style of the Icons. Both have their own purposes in the shop. Often the long wrenches just wont fit but where they do they are awesome. Personally for about the same money as the Icons I prefer the Mountain long patterns. I have seen these on a few of the mechanics channels and they have said that Mountain is the same wrench rebranded for some of the tool truck versions, personally I don't know but I have torqued on them harder than I should have probably and haven't stripped them out yet.. They are nice with the built in shallow socket part on one side, great for belt tensioners or slightly recessed bolts or nuts when a regular socket and ratchet are a little too long. Definitely not discounting the Icons though, the tool line is great and hope they continue to expand it. Without being able to see the mechanism of the Tekton its impossible to know but there's potential for it to have a little stronger pawl and ring gear setup. I'm new to your channel but enjoying the content, can never have enough tools.
You can never have to many options with tools!!! there no one perfect wrench!!! when i do big jobs,and it doesnt go smooth,every damn tool i own is out on the cart,the work bench,the floor,inside the engine compartment etc,lol!!! but thats why we have to have so many,todays cars can be a nightmare!! thanks my friend for your great feedback,much appreciated!!!
Tektons remind me of the us made craftman. Not sure what one is stronger based on side wall thinkness. I do love icon wrenches just wish they made larger sets
Yea everybody calls tekton the new craftsman!! icon are nice wrench,like the longer pattern!
Those ICON are mighty fine wrenches. I really like the long pattern and all that chrome...between these two sets, I'd have to go for the ICON. The TEKTON are great though, of course!
Thanks Jeff for another great video!
Never can have too many options!! when i do a big job, i have a bunch all over the work bench,tool carts, floor, pockets!! in the car, you name it!!
Standard-length wrenches just can't be compared to long-pattern wrenches...Long pattern will always be preferred
Personally, I think the ICON wrenches are awesome
Yea i agree,i had a request for this match up!! i myself love long pattern wrenches,the icon are no exception!! have a great holiday!!
If i had to pick one set, it would be the Icon. The longer beam, anti slip and walk into the store warranty.
Thanks again for the great review.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Same here, i had a request for this match up!! ill be comparing them to the black hawks as well!! happy holiday!!
Should be box ends on both ends, one fixed for breaking loose and other ratcheting to make quick removal, not much of a point in having one end open ended.
cant argue that,we all know how easy a open end can strip our rusty fastners!!! thanks for joining in my friend!!! stay tuned!!
I think the satin finish grabs the bolt better and should also look better after use.
I like your thinking,and i know for sure that the satin finish is more resistant to scratches!! thanks my friend,stay tuned for some awesome tool give aways to anybody that is a subscriber has a chance to win!!!
I'm a big Tekton fan, have a few Tekton tools. In saying that I'm actually disappointed in them on what they did with these ratchet wrenches. Tekton has always set themselves apart from the rest. These are just like all the rest now. Short, 72 tooth, 12 point, normal open end. Only thing different is the satin finish. If I'd done it I would have made them different to set them apart from the rest, longer pattern, 90/100/120 tooth, 6 point, satin finish, holy crap I'd stand in line to get something like that. These now are just blah, already have a set, don't need to buy another set lol.
Hi chef i cant argue that, 90 tooth and longer pattern would of been better,no doubt!! hope all is well!!
@@jefftovani5535 I'm hanging in there, I had a scare a couple days ago though.
The Tektons look pretty fat compared to the Icons. You need to measure the boxed ends on each of the Tektons to see how many and which sizes share the same blank size. The direction switch on the Tektons seems pretty large to me. I think I'll pick up a Tekton 15 & 18 mm since My Craftsman V series ratcheting wrenches skip those two sizes. I kind of expected more from Tekton. Thanks for sharing,
Tektons are fat compared to the icons,no doubt!! the direction swith on the tekton are large with that round disc under the lever!! the v series craftsman are nice, minus the skips!! i gave a set of those in my tool give aways!! thanks my friend for joining in!!
Bolth sets look good thanks again Jeff
I agree cant go wrong with ethier!! thanks tank!!
Thanks Jeff, I like how long the icon are!
Yea having a set of long pattern ratchet wrenches is nice!! you need both long and regular lenght!! have a nice holiday!!
@@jefftovani5535 happy Thanksgiving!
The Icon is a great wrench, with the exception of the open end. the "nonslip" wrenches have a tendency to wreck bolt heads and i don't like the loose fit. if you are working on old classic cars, a lot of them use special fasteners that cannot be replaced are not available aftermarket, so chewing one up if an Icon wrench is out of the question for me. also, I prefer standard length wrench when working in tight spaces. however, I really dislike the satin chrome. it's harder to clean because the surface is not as smooth, so grease and dirt stick to it. I prefer long pattern wrenches in a non-ratcheting wrench. I have been using Tekton for about 6 years now and I have been extremely happy with them however i think i would go with the Gear Wrench set 9620N metric and 9509N SAE, standard length, reversable, polished chrome finish, or if you want them super cheap, the Husky reversable are made by Apex Tool, the same company that makes Gear Wrench. I am pretty sure they are the same wrench with the exception of the branding.
Yes th icon with that non slip open end design does beat up on the fastner,i made a video showing that!! the satin finish on the tekton is alot different than standard chrome,some people like it,some hate it!! gearwrench makes some good ones,they have been around a long time,some of the first ones made!! thanks my friend for sharing your thoughts on them!! stay tuned!!
You can get ICON in both anti-slip grip and regular grip if you don't like having the teeth on the open end.
I believe the finish grabs bolt heads better than smooth chrome
Tekton is a NO for me. ICONs are very similar to Snap-On, which are narrow style wrenches. I use the ICONs every day at work, and love them. I'd go with GearWrench is you're looking for shorter wrenches. When neither of these work, I always reach for my SOs which seem to always fit in tight spaces.
Thanks my friend for your thoughts!! icons are nice,long pattern,nice fit and finish!!! merry christmas!
Again, the Tektons are just, meh. The Icons made by Infar / Kabo are great, they have an anti slip open end, and long pattern are better (If you need shorter get stubbies IMO).
I like the icon! the tekton got rid of the 6 point which alot of people liked!! it comes down to ones preference!!! thanks my friend for your thoughts on them,stay tuned!!
It's more than preference. Icon will warrenty your SET of wrenches. Tekton will warrenty a single tool......if you've lost your 6mm and broke your 10mm icon; good luck.....
@@bugman-ir8cwVERY COMMON MISCONCEPTION. HF had realized their 2 short comings. That OLD policy n not being able to replace single items. To correct the 1st one, they now offer a NO HASSLE WARRANTY, YOU CSN BRING IN A SINGLE WRENCH, SOCKET ETC... THEY WILL GO OPEN A NEE PACKÀGE OF THE SAME N REPLACE IT. I wasnt sure but after watching a Tekamo HD VIDEO at SÉMA 2023 ON HARBOR FREIGHT, IT IS STATED. Still unsure I put in a call to HF customer service, they said NO PROBLEM. STILL NO WAY OF REPLACING MISSING INDIVIDUAL PIECES THOUGH. They're trying to get tools in the hands of the people. Now, if they really wanna compete offer different handle colors. I won't buy their ratchets bcuz og the red smsll handles.
That's a big negative buddy. Icon will 1000% warranty a single tool. You walk in grab the box bring it to the counter and they will open the set and warranty your single defective tool. Do your research
Tektons are great!
Ill go with the Tekton on this
Nothing wrong with tekton,i have lots of there tools!!! thanks my friend for your thoughts!!
I’ll take the icon. I prefer the long pattern.
I love the icon as well!! i think there are times where you need a shorter or regular length as well!! the more options the better!!! thanks my friend for your thoughts!!
Happy Thanksgiving Jeff!
You to my friend,tekton vs black hawk tommorow!!
For auto mechanics the icon will be the better choice. Thinner is always better.
Thanks my friend for sharing your thoughts,stay tuned!!
Sir .. would you rather do the new Milwaukee flex head ratcheting wrenches or new Tekton flex ratcheting? Basically same price.. can only afford 1 set
I go with the tekton,there both good brands,but the tekton warranty is the best in the buisness,you take a picture of the busted tool send it in,they send you a brand new one,no question asked!!l
Jeff, Happy Thanksgiving !
Icon please , Question , Are most guys breaking the bolt loose with something else and then using the ratcheting end , To back off the nut all the way ? Is the ratcheting end of the box strong enough , To break loose a nut or bolt ? I hope that made sense , thank you
Most of the time i dont use the ratcheting end to break loose a stubburn fastner!! i use a 6 point non ratching or 12 point non ratcheting !! if it not a rusted stubbourn fastner i guess you could use the ratchet end,but your always taking a chance it could break!! thanks my friend for joining in, have a nice holiday!!
I have a feeling that most guys DO NOT know how to properly use their tools. If you've been working on vehicles for as long as I have you pretty much know what tool to use in certain situations and different bolts. If you are working on let's say an exhaust bolt, you are not going to grab a ratchet wrench to break a rusted up exhaust bolt. If you're smart enough you are going to grab something stronger like a 6 point impact socket and impact gun. If you're working on let's say a drive shaft and need to break a bolt loose, especially on a Ford with the 12 point head. My go to on that job is a double box end long pattern GW, breaking the bolt with the fixed end. Then ratcheting it the rest of the way out with the other end. You're not grabbing a short ratchet wrench to begin with to break that particular bolt loose. So in saying all this you should know your tools, know how and which bolts are what and use the proper tool. If you know that you are going to reef on a bolt you're not going to start with a ratchet wrench, just sayin lol. Know your tools, I have learned that through the years.
Tekton vs craftsman v series would be good. Yes craftsman is a 8pc set but $85 vs $150
Thats a good one!! i may use it,but i gave away the v series ratchet wrenches in a tool give away!!
Which will let you warranty out just one wrench?🤔
Icon would be a problem if you lost it!!
Can you please test these on some bolts?
Hi alcerz i dont have the Icon set,i gave them away in a give away!! the Tekton are decent fit on bolts,and have been holding up fine!!
Happy Thanksgiving
You too my friend!!
Both are pretty but will they hold up in daily use ?
I dont use them everyday,maybe a few times a week but they have worked very well and if they break Tekton has a fantastic warranty,take a picture a broken tool on your phone send it in they send you a new tool in a few days,no questions ask!! harbor freight will take a new wrench out of another set,so im told now!! warranty is inportant!!!
Im new seen a video from awhile back want to inquire about if the author ok with it
Im not sure what exactly your talking about!!
Icon > Tekton
Yes sir,i had a request for this one!
Icon over price tekton is way better easy warranty no questions ask
Tekton has a great warranty,no doubt!! i had a request for this video!! stay tuned!!
My least used toolz.PERIOD
You dont use ratchet wrenches? i think they are used almost everday for me!! thanks for your input!!