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I use the Milwaukee version of the 11 in 1 but I used to have a husky version that didn't have 11 and 1 it was like an 8 and 1 or something and I love that screwdriver it worked really well and it took other bits and stuff except you had to have the flip double-ended bits on one side and they're obviously not rated for impact or drilling in general and my wife's dad who I used to work with as a carpenter he would take it out when he was feeling lazy and didn't want to grab a bit and use it as an impact bit and he broke one of them and then he lost the Phillips side of the double bit and I wasn't able to replace it with any other version I found and then by then I already had the Milwaukee I still have the screwdriver but I've had to use a Phillips that won't slip out just to have a working screwdriver to throw around the toolbox here at the house but I do feel it's a shame I had that one for like 15 years doing something when I was young and it was kind of sentimental but you know the jerk lost it and he's kind of sloppy that way! 😂🤨🤔😁👍🏽✌🏽✌🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
No disrespect at all for buying your son Klein tools. My only suggestion when buying Klein tools is to make sure you pay attention to what Klein built that specific tool to be used for because they build a lot of tools for specific trades so you might not be happy with one option and extremely happy with another option that modle is sold in. Personally have owned a couple very old and used to me Klein screwdrivers and when it came time to start building my current tool box I went with Klein because I know they will last because I wasn't easy on the used ones i found on dad's job sites as a kid and they lasted me years.
@@gerrittklashorst7306 I appreciate the thoughtful comment. So far so good with this one. He likes to tinker and take stuff apart and so far it's been pretty good to him.
It's a screwdriver, for the love of evil! What kind of instructions could they possibly add? Also, who puts a drill index into the dishwasher?! That's where you cook your lasagna!
My DeWalt cordless drill still worked after it got knocked into a lake when I was fixing my brother in law's pier. Granted, before trying it I opened it up, let it sit for a couple of days, then hit it with a ton of WD40 before closing it back up. The battery, however, was completely ruined.
@@HariSeldon913 I used to be heavily involved in prototyping and repairing of circuit boards. If I had a particularly dirty circuit board, the dishwasher was the standard way to clean them up.
@@ShopHumor I would say that I actually know people who fit the "shouldn't use tools" description. Including several who have applied for jobs in my shop.
I think it’s important to point out the Klein 11-in-1 is meant for electrical work. The bits and nut drivers are designed for common fastener sizes in electrical components. It’s not meant to be a standard hex bit handle compatible with standard bits.
You're exactly right. I think a lot of people see screwdriver and bits and just think they're all interchangeable, so I feel like it's good to point it out in the video that they're not really compatible. The screwdriver works fine, just something to be mindful of.
@@JohnD-JohnDIn all honesty, I hardly carry any Klein tools anymore. Nothing wrong with them and still have plenty on my work van but just don’t get used too much anymore. I like the vast majority of Klein tools though and will vouch for them but they have started making more gimmicky tools over the past 5 years it seems. I think the only Klein tool in my bag rn currently is the electronics screwdriver with like 27 bits or something like that which I do love. Everything in my bag currently besides that is Knipex, Wera, PB Swiss, Vessel, Snap-on, Bahco, and a fluke multimeter. I do commercial/industrial hvac service. The Klein style multi bit screwdrivers are nice but always ended up loosing bits. Started preferring the push button style that is stored in the handle. Klein has options like that too, but just prefer others after trying them. I don’t seem to loose bits with that setup. Really love the intense magnetism from my Wera and PB Swiss driver. Especially for certain electrical work that’s crammed into a unit. All the shit a manufacturer has and possibly another transformer with IDEC relays to isolate controls, added phase monitors, Hawkeyes or what not lol. A lot to have to work around. Do quite a bit of Mitsubishi VRF as well where some of these tools are a godsend like the Wera zyclops ratchet set. Can’t go wrong with Klein though.
The "can't remove shaft from handle" thing may have come from a coworker. Guy got one through work and promptly decided to use it as a chisel and prybar, and jammed the shaft into the handle. Then he complained to Klein that it was junk, and demanded a replacement, but he got it through work, and they didn't let him get a replacement, so he was stuck with a broken driver.
Yup, I'm an electrician that made the same mistake. Took the shaft out and pulled out the opposing bits in a tight space and used the flat bit to tap a locknut tight. Now it doesn't like to come out or go in. I'm using the extended reach version (longer bits) which is absolutely the best one I have ever seen.
I need to hire the guy that was a sheet metal god in 3rd grade. I need him to teach my crew how to make a Huot with the tools in an elementary school metal shop.
I was an electrician for 40 years. The only problem I had with the Klein 11-in-1 was the bits would rust easy making them hard to pull out. I worked in all kinds of weather so was constantly cleaning the bits and spraying them with some kid of lubricant. But, overall it was a great go to screwdriver! One thing: DON'T use it as a chisel or beating screwdriver!!! I drove one of the bits into the handle and had one "h" of a time getting it unstuck from the handle!!
Yes at this and... I'm down to one bit. Flat and Philips large. Easy to loose the snap in bits Do not use the smaller 1/4 drive hex shafr to remove 1/4 headed screws. It will distort and the bits will not fit back in. Use the thicker one. As mine aged, the shaft to handle interface has become difficult to operate. Would I buy again? There are a lot of copies that are cheaper, so perhaps
I’m working in coastal Alaska so my tool bag occasionally turns into a bucket. I have the Milwaukee and Klein versions and both can rust together pretty easily. I spray them regularly. The Milwaukee version has shockingly tough bits and I don’t think that kind of toughness is possible in any stainless steel.
Thanks for the heads up on the rust, thankfully this one is going to see indoor use until my boy is a little older and starts to do outdoor projects, but I'll make sure he takes good care of the maintenance and rust prevention
the Klein 11-in-1 is probably my favorite screwdriver for doing electrical and maintenance work without my "real" tools The fact that it has two common sizes of nut drivers (when you pull the bits) 1/4" ,5/16" (I think) is epic. The only thing I would change about it is having some sort of bit retention... (like hollow handle) but Im not sure that would work for the design.
Changing one of the nut drivers to be a magnetic or spring clip 1/4" bit holder would be useful. My go-to electrical and appliance screwdriver is the 'free' Harbor Freight version which has only 1/4" and 5/16" nut drivers, two slotted and #1 and #2 philips. I don't need to be concerned about losing it, and when I need other tips it is usually a T-20 or hex.
I'm not joking when I say I have a dozen or more Klein 10-in-1s and 11-in-1s purchased over the last 25 years. Like many retired tradesmen, I have too many screwdrivers (well over 200, about 80 or so are the small precision ones) but I still use my multis about 75% of the time. Oh, for sh!t and giggles, I ordered every replacement bit Klein makes, and now all my multis have different bits, all Torx on one, Schrader and taps on another, etc. Edit: I checked some of my 11-in-1s and the Milwaukee is made in Thailand, the Klein and Greenlee are made in Taiwan, and the Bestway (Mayhew) and Proto are made in USA. Have some other brands but I only retired a few years ago so I'm not completely organized yet. Also have some old Stanley 4-in-1s and 6-in-1s from the '80, made in USA, of course.
That's awesome though. I'd love to have a collection like that and after putting in 25 years of hard work you definitely earned it. And very cool about the vast, complete assortment of bits!!
I'm a retired tradeswoman. Can't count all my screwdrivers, but I know I have 5 all-in-ones, 2 ratcheting and 3 not. And you can used them as hex drivers for the 2 most common sizes.
I have found most of the bad reviews are from people that don’t have a good understanding about the item they purchased. Others are just self documented episodes of user error. Even duck tape cannot fix stupid, it does help quite it down if placed correctly.
A lot of the worst ones I see are 'vine' reviews where they send free stuff to the seemingly most obnoxious people possible and half the time they act like they don't even know what the thing is
My wife and I have a joke about Amazon reviews that a fair bit of the 1-stars are people that clearly ordered the wrong thing and blamed anyone but themselves. It's turned into a bit of drinking game.
One to the best electrician that I ever worked with cares all his tools in his pockets at all times. Pen style multimeter. Pocket screwdriver. I could see him adding a 11-1 and drop the pocket screwdriver. That's it. Of course he uses his brain!
I have that Klein, found it in the road, all rusted and run over a few times. Makes it a bit stiff to switch tips. Probably I should complain to the manufacturer.
I own 40ish drill indexs. The vast majority are branded Huot. There are other quality index makers, but Huot has been the gold standard as long as I can remember. Many upper tier drill brands package their drills in Huot indexes. That is how I acquired most of my Huot indexes. The quality drill purchase cost is dramatically justified when it includes the Huot index. My Huot overstock drill cabinets were likely made when I was a boy in the 1950's. They have not been loved, yet only one drawer slide is compromised. The plastic indexes are usually bulkier than the steel indexes. I tried the round plastic indexes. With latching and sealed lids, they are semi practical for a service truck with compromised weatherproofing. I kept only one. It organizes well, but my aging eyesight makes reading the drill sizes nearly impossible. Huot makes many index configurations. I use their tap/drill indexes. This eliminates remembering tap drill sizes. I do own some drill maker/seller branded indexes that are comparable to Huot, but none that are better. I think that all my gauge pin indexes are also Huot. It is hard for me to think of a dissatisfied Huot owner. I have shop made several drill index/caddies, but only one true sheet metal index. It was a custom index to hold hammer drill bits back in the day when we still used A and B Taper and spline hammer bits. I copied Huot design, and I had the advantages of an industrial sheet metal production shop at my disposal. The geometry challenges for a hack sheet metal fabricator were obvious. Though functional, it was very heavy. My fellow techs didn't like toting it. When SDS took over the hammer drill market, I didn't try a better version, plus our plant had decided to outsource sheet metal fabrication, and all of that capacity was liquidated. Klein remains my favorite electrician screwdriver brand. My electrician son and grandsons currently favor Lennox multi function screw divers. I don't favor the multi fuction screw driver design at all, preferring tools designed and purposed for single function. I am glad that we have so many options. Kudos for thinking that your six year old warrants quality tools. I start buying quality tools for my grandsons when they are 2. I have 19 grandsons now, and they and their fathers receive quality tools every year. Tool gifting has been a great and established tradition in my family. I couldn't afford quality tools when I was young, so I value jump starting my boys.
Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful comment! It sounds like you've got a ton of experience with both the Huot and Klein. I really love the Huot index and as you pointed out it's just so well made. It's going to be in my workshop for as long as I'm able to work. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I really enjoyed reading it :)
When I was the maintenance electrician at a large college, this Klein was always in my pocket. In a large building complex you are always going to run into loose wall plates, hand rails, door knobs etc. So handy just to fix it on the spot instead of running to the shop for tools or making a repair ticket for someone else to come and fix it. It came with me when I retired and I still use in at home.
The fact it has all the most common sizes in one tool is such a handy thing that its usually the FIRST tool I'd take along to any small fix task aside from something like a small hammer and a flashlight. If the task needs something other than those few things, that's when you need to see what you need and go take along the right tools in a tool bag / box along. The stubby little 32308 Klein ones are also GREAT!
This is the comment I was looking for. This particular screwdriver has special status in my mobile tool setup and also my heart. If I’m going to try and fix ANY domestic malfunction with zero information about what’s wrong, this tool will absolutely be THE TOOL I bring with me at least to have a first look.
The best Amazon reviews are the 1 star reviews complaining about the shipping, or the 5 star reviews that say "Haven't used it yet, can't wait to try it!"
As the owner and loser of probably 10 of these type klien screw drivers i find the 14-1 HVAC model is best offering. Takes standard bits, adjustable length, bits store in butt of handle and can use it with pressure on butt easily as bit storage rotates in handle. I HAVE had one of the 11 in 1 that the shaft required pliers to pull out also got one that couldn't pull bit out of 1 end.
You laugh, but it turns out Iphones, arc welders, leaf blowers, charcoal, and leather dress shoes are all not dishwasher safe. They should of at least mentioned it on the screwdriver packaging. tHanks for the great video!
when a screwdriver is too heavy, it is time to reevaluate your manhood. I am sure my 1/4 inch rachet is lighter. funny how people complain about the quality of chinese stuff, but they buy it anyway.
People buy what they can afford. I've purchased lots of crappy tools because I was nearly broke but I needed it, not because I wanted it. Getting the job done half-assed is still better than nothing.
No doubt - there's absolutely nothing wrong with buying what you can afford. Most of the tools in my workshop are much cheaper versions of the 'good stuff' but they all get the job done. But if someone buy's a cheap screwdriver from China and then complains they didn't get PB Swiss quality, it does make me question the validity of any other opinions they may have presented.
I think they need to weigh it against the 11 tools it replaced... The beauty of Klein is for technical field work it shrinks the tool bag by 10 fold .... My work is often in and out half day work and I can't roll in an entire snap on tool cabinet.
I'm actually a member of the Huot family that owned the company (they sold it a few years back), and you said the name correctly. Most people say it incorrectly like the 1st two pronunciation. Quality was something they took pride of and I remember during assembling drill index boxes they would scraped any due to minor paint defect even prior to function testing them. So I'm glad you like the product and I'm sure my great-grand father would be proud to see his inventions still going strong.
As an electrician, I will say that Klein has had TERRIBLE quality control service over the past decade. They spent 50+ years as the absolute electrical industry standard, but today you have a good chance of buying a brand new pair of strippers that don't even close and open properly. I still love my old Klein tools, but I have personally had multiple of their newer tools fail on me. If you ask electricians today, 80% of them will say they don't buy Klein anymore because they've been burned too many times.
The Klein 11 in 1 used to be a great tool but the last couple I bought have all ended up with the same issue. The small amount of contact holding in the tip just isn't enough. Every time I take it out of my pouch to use it the tip slides right out. Every single time. I won't but another one. I now use the 5 in 1. Its much better.
Oddly enough, the video might be the reason for the complaint? A lot of people *hate* the video instructions format. It was a popular posting theme (I think in the mildly infuriating subreddit) complaining about how much watch time is needed to sift through to get to a certain piece of information. And it was also very popular to express that whenever instructions were posted in video form, to complain about "missing manuals", on principle.
@ maybe so, but I’m going with this being a bought comment and the writer barely knows what the product is. The same with the not dishwasher safe comment. You can hire companies to post lots of positive reviews to your product and/or lots of negative reviews to your competitors products.
I worked telecom for over 20yrs. My favorite tool is the Klein red handled side cutters. I could strip wire like nobody's business with them. And it cuts almost everything. I only broke one once trying to cut C-wire. And Klein gave me a new pair immediately.
I own 3 or 4 of the Klein 11-1 screwdrivers. I love it. I do a lot of electrical work and it has never slipped on me once. Oh, I've owned them for years too.
I have a Klein 20-in-1 that relatively just came out. It's amazing! I also have their SAE 7-in-1 nut driver. The sockets all being part of the tool, the shaft, is genius! And, everything is impact rated...
The klein driver is great. I bought one years ago when I started doing low voltage work. I've since added the 14-in-1 extendable driver and the newer 11-in-1 magnetic driver to my belt along with the flip socket sets.
The Magnetic Klein 11-in-1 is my goto EDC on the job. For most of my jobs, it does the trick. I do keep a full set of drivers and bits if needed, but in the field, not carrying 80lb of tools everywhere you go on the initial checkout will save your back and your knees.
Not a tool but a tv mount for 70-120". They complained that their 100" Tv fell out of the wall cause the drywall anchors sucked, they were concrete anchors and the directions specifically said not to mount it to drywall alone
I own 3 of these, klein makes a great screwdriver for my skill level. When removing equipment covers some mechanic before you has replaced a screw or two in a panel with a different drive (phillips, flat, hex) nice to have the different tips without hauling a lot of tools around.
It does happen.... After raving about how functional and convenient the Klein 11 in 1 was and convincing my friend I was visiting who was doing some electrical work in his (giant - RV) shed to buy one, it utterly failed. I didn't have my own tools because I wasn't expecting it to be a working weekend visit. I knew it would be a go-to for him and we bought one at the local (a 30-minute drive away) Lowes. We got back from the trip to the store with the spoils to do his electrical improvements, and on the first end-to-end flip, the whole metal insert/core of the handle came out! Stunned, I said - this is not what I've come to expect, you need to take this back. It was not in the timing for my visit due to the travel time to the store, but I'm hoping he did take it back. I have several of both the 11 in 1 and the original 10 in 1 tools and have NEVER had this happen. Also - if you have lost a bit, contact Klein. They can likely sell you an exact replacement. Cheers and thanks for the video!
That's super disappointing. I hope that he did return it. Good tip on contacting Klein. I might do that preemptively just to see if I can get a full replacement set, and maybe the HVAC set too.
No instructions on the screw driver but I bet the packaging says to wear gloves and safety glasses while using it, there is a lawyer on every product these days. Oh, I forgot about the chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer warning, likely has one of those too!
They have recently done a study on those Prop 65 warning stickers, and found that they have been effective at reducing exposure to dangerous chemicals. The study drew blood to measure exposure, and proved that the beneficial results also occur outside California. Manufacturers have changed to less harmful chemicals to avoid having to label their products, and in other cases people have switched to other products that are already safer.
@@pondking2801 I was being a little cheeky. I do respect the public health benefits of pressuring corporations to use materials that are less likely to get people sick. I also appreciate the humor in the fact that it's almost impossible to live a modern lifestyle and successfully avoid products known to the state of California to cause cancer. I'd like to see a study about how the public perceives warning labels that are as ubiquitous as that one. My supposition would be that the impact of such warnings is reduced the more often we see them.
They either have never used the screwdrivers or someone put them up to the negative reviews cause there's absolutely nothing wrong with them been using them at least 40 years of my life
I agree that the Habor Freight drill case is less than desirable, but when you spend 100 dollars for the drills (and crummy) case, 50 dollars, just for a replacement case, would stick in my craw a bit too much (pun not intended but pretty good).😃 Nice review in any case (uh-oh, another pun).
Lmao yeah it was a little bit of a hard pill to swallow, but I actually used the 25% off coupon when I got my HF set so it was only $75, and I went in planning on probably upgrading the case. My short term plan was to use the HF case as a catch all for all the miscellaneous drill bits that I've been accumulating for years, and then eventually to move the HF cobalt drills back to their original case when (or if, might never happen) I buy a "high quality" drill index one piece at a time. But so far the HF cobalt drills have done everything I've needed them to do, so I might not ever that that "high quality" cobalt set. We'll see
I have three Klein 10-1 screwdrivers, one in each toolbox. I really like them, they hold up well and work exactly as advertised. No it won’t replace every driver in my boxes, but I haven’t found any other screwdriver that could either.
There are way too many snowflakes doing reviews. They should be reasonably experienced with the types of devices they review to at least partially qualify their opinions on the subject. "My couch doesn't fit in the car I just bought and I am not happy about that." Being a mini-mind is no way to go through life. Advertising it makes one doubly stupid.
I found one of the 11 in 1 set laying in the street. I put it in my toolbox at work and found it so useful I brought one for my home tool box. I would say it's not perfect, but it's very handy and when working on a ladder it's better than carrying multiple screwdrivers.
clicked simply because i have that exact same screwdriver at home and can vouch for it for any basic at-home repairs. not as great as a simple set of separate drivers but i do love the 1/4" hex for stuff like opening up the back panel on the freezer or the screws keeping the old lady's PC case together
The only change I would make to the 11in1 would be to replace the square drives with ECX electrical bits, which actually fit the screw heads on electrical devices. Klein does make replacement with the ball detent, and they are $6US on Amazon.
I use that Klein screwdriver every work day many times a day. I's perfect for working on appliances. I also use a long Klein nut driver that converts between 1/4 and 5/16. Sometimes a Klein stubby that has 4 bits and 2 nutdriver sizes. I have a truck full of tools, I walk in most houses with those 3 things and a flashlight. Great tools.
It is really useful on appliances for sure. We’ve been using it on the fridge this weekend, removing the ice maker to thaw and the back plate off to clean the dust and dog hair out.
@@ShopHumor It literally replaces a bag of tools on some jobs. I use all but 2 of the tips regularly and all the nut driver sizes. If the nut drivers could be magnetic that would make it the perfect tool.
Ran the 11/1 for a long while, and ended up swapping it for the Husky ratcheting screwdriver w/ 10 bits. lower overall quality, but I counter with: 1. it ratchets 2. it's $12-$14 3. I don't need to pull bits out with my tongue & groove pliers because I used it as a chisel/hammer/pry bar once 4. ditto w/ pulling bits with pliers, but due to corrosion/rust build-up from regular use (and a chronic lack of oiling)
Imagine a world where people know how to use tools…Klein has saved my butt more times than I can count, especially that 11-in-1. Notice that most of the time they’re in the “electrical” isle…y’know for that kinda work…cheap and has the essentials for that sort of work. Order of Operations in buying tools goes a long way and knowing what they’re for to begin with is even better. Even in something as simple as a screwdriver, I’m no tool expert, but I know what I need and can learn. You don’t need a degree to do construction, but gollee do folks find ways to overcomplicate the matter. “Plus or Minus” has become too common these days.
Great video! I feel bad for the manufacturers when people leave scathing reviews because the buyer failed to read the product info and assumed the product had, or would do, something it was not intended for nor with features it never claimed to come with.
Thanks for the compliment and comment! I feel the same way. It's gotta be frustrating to be a business (especially if you're a smaller business, not that Klein is small, just saying) and see someone leave a bad review of a product that has absolutely nothing to do with the product.
The 11-in-1 is one of my favorite tools. I have one in my took bag, one in my car, one in my coveralls, and two at work! It's just a great tool all around!
I was an electronic technician by trade, and do some electrical work around the house and for friends (the kind of things where a licensed electrician is not required). I have one of those Klein 11-in-1 screwdrivers, and it is exactly what you need for that kind of work. No surprise, that’s the kind of work it is meant for. You don’t have to go to the tool box or belt if you need a nutdriver when hanging a ceiling fan or putting in LED light fixtures, you just pop out a bit and keep going. One thing I’ve found handy in reading reviews is to read the 3 and 4 star reviews first. The people who give this kind of rating seem to be more objective than the 1 star “I couldn’t get it to work! Junk!” type. I’ve also noticed that many low-star reviewers appeared to have not read the instructions that came with the tool, or did not know what the tool they purchased was designed to do.
Agreed 100%. We just used it to work on the refrigerator and I didn't have to change tools at all. Removed the icemaker to let it thaw, removed the back panel with the nut driver so that we could clean out the compressor, etc. Very handy. I agree on 3-4 star reviews tending to be more reasoned and objective.
I like that Klein makes a variety of different combination screwdrivers. My go to is the 14 in 1 because it has 13 of the most common bits in the handle and can extend to get into deep holes. Plus the top spins freely so I can keep pressure on the screw while turning.
I'll have to look at that 14-in-1. I've also heard really good things about their stubby screwdrivers. My last HVAC guy had one that had some specialty HVAC bits and he loved it.
That 11-in-1 is in my basic tool pouch, along with a pair of 6" adjustable wrenches, a small pair of slip joint pliers, a flashlight, and a valve service wrench. It covers about 70% of the stuff I run into at work. If I need more, I'll go get my tool cart.
I have that Klein 32500 in my every day tool bag. I also carry their 32900 socket driver and a couple of random bits that work with it. Round that out with a pair of angle cutters, small vise grips, small adjustable spanner, snap-blade knife, 6" steel rule, and a 16' tape measure. I work in QC for a company that makes construction drilling equipment. I've never been let down by a Klein tool - been using them since 2006.
@ShopHumor it's good. I grabbed an impact hex to 1/4" socket drive. Pair that with a small set of 1/4" drive metric sockets and I have a really effective setup. Sometimes I bring a Klein multimeter if it's an electrical kind of day. Usually my workplace has all the tools, but it can be a real time waster tracking down everything I need to diagnose a problem. I like to keep a basic set of tools in my bag.
I have had my Hout index case for over 40 years and have never needed to clean it. What are you doing to have the need to wash it??? Dishwasher? You don't deserve to own something this nice. Not fancy just functional and never hangs up. Of course this one has never been dropped either. Powder coat is also still intact. 1/16 - 1/2 by 1/64 (29 piece set) Cost me $65 in 1982 to fill this with C-L HSS bits including the case back then. Imagine what it would cost now. Bits still never disappoint. Nice review.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching, and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. You've definitely gotten your money's worth from those tools!
This is my go to tool for light maintenance in the server room! The 3/8 driver is perfect for loosening and tightening grounding nuts and most of the screws in the racks are #2 Phillips.
It's fantastic for that. I don't have a server room but I do have a little 9U wall mount rack for my Ubiquiti network gear for the home and home office.
It always amazes me reading Amazon reviews in general. But, some of the tool reviews are really next level. The Huot boxes are great. Most machinist I know use them and I've personally had the same long and snub versions for the past 20+ years.
I have a similar screwdriver from Harbor Freight and I've found it very useful but it has started to rust after a year in a dry compartment inside my boat. It's just a tiny bit of rust, but I needed pliers to pull out a bit yesterday. I guess the salt air is a bit too much for it even in a closed compartment.
What type of boat do you have? Honestly I think most screwdrivers are going to struggle with salty air. Is yours the Doyle from harbor freight or a different one?
I use that 11-1 at work. Often almost everday. Only real issue is if you flick it to hard the bits inside the handle with deloge themselfs and you get a maraca. Aside from that? Works fine, not sure how it is “heavy”. On a side note they make tiny rachets. There good for small work or hard to reach places.
A couple other people mentioned those tiny ratchets I had no idea they existed.. I'm absolutely going to have to get one. Sounds so cool! Thanks for commenting :)
I've had several of the Klein screwdrivers over the past decade, and more recently bought the impact rated one. Now I have the ratcheting impact one. I love it and I don't even carry other screwdrivers at work (other than a 3/16" cabinet prybar!) I definitely recommend any Klein 11 in 1 style screwdriver.
@@ShopHumor I had forgotten about the stubby. I had one for a while, until it mysteriously disappeared from my tool bag! Never did get another My experience is that when I need a stubby, I need something really short, so I use a passthrough 1/4" ratchet with bits. A lot of times the multibit stubby was still too long to get into some places
I spent a few bucks more for the Klein 32303 which uses standard bits magnetically held in place 14 of which are stored in the handle. The shaft length is adjustable from stubby to about 6inches. $21.95 at Home Depot.
Love the review of the reviews. If I was rich and did not care I would put on the package- "No instructions- if you cannot figure this out, please pierce heart with pointy end and die before you reproduce." This seems harsh, but there is no way they will ever figure out what a pointy end is, and much less what a heart is or where it is located.
I worked over Twenty years selling Hardware and Tools and have seen some buyers that scared me the way I described them was that they did not know which end of the screwdriver to use! Mr no instructions just proves my point!
It really is amazing how many people need their hand to be held for simple things. I don't know if I'm at fault for assuming a screwdriver should be intuitive to use, or if they're at fault for giving it 1 star for not coming with instructions.
I've had my Craftsman 11 in 1 Screwdriver for almost 20 years and never had a problem with it except for losing one of the screwdriver tips, which I did order one on Amazon. I think it's made by the same company, but I've never looked into it. It is comfortable and reliable, and the weight doesn't bother me
We had tamper proof panels, that were tied into our UPS, for computer rooms. The handle fit the screws they were round with wings. The specialized Driver worked a little better, but I could access the panels with the Klein.
i often look at negative reviews on things for a laugh. i remembering buying some bosch daredevil spade bits with the screw tips. they were a game changer for drilling joists and studs for wiring or pipe. after buying them being told to drill joists and studs was pretty much like telling me to go on break. one time we were doing a deck and had to fasten about 16" of timbers together. forgot long auger bits. we used the bosch daredevils and a 12" diablo extension to improvise. hit a nail near the end of one hole pretty much straight on with the bit, it chunked through like 3" of an old 4" nail before the hex nub end snapped off where it detents for retention in drills. dropped the broken nub end out of the diablo extension, shoved the broken hex shank back in and kept drilling another 10 holes with it. that was 3 years ago that bit is still in my bag and gets regular use to this day. meanwhile on amazon, 1 star review says "complete trash!!" "ruined a walnut wine display i was building!". all i could think was how do you get to the level of making walnut wine displays and look at this style of bit and say to yourself "oh yeah, that's a tool for fine wood working!" they're clearly aggressive af hog out as much material as fast as possible bits. i believe i also saw a 1 star review because "not good in a drill press" and a whine from someone who almost hospital timed themself using a screw tip bit in a drill press. it never crossed my mind to use a screw tip bit in a drill press. curiosity got the better of me, so i tried it. lol, don't do it. stuff starts happening on it's own very quickly. another one i liked was for wood or floor fillers. so many negative reviews from people who didn't try it in an inconspicuous spot first or on a piece of scrap first to see how it would finish and just went for it on entire rooms or floors. one of the companies, i think it was minwax, had an amusingly snarky customer service person responding to negative reviews from people who are probably already livid about messing up their hardwood floors with things like yeah, that's what it's supposed to do, did you try it in a inconspicuous place first? did you read the can?
You completely nailed it. When your real world experience completely destroys what people say in their reviews, it just proves that either they have no idea what they were doing, or they were really abusing the tool. As for the minwax, that's too funny. Wish more companies did that!
Bought for each daughter for their home tool kit. Outstanding quality. Well made and very handy. I keep one in the upstairs bathroom, too. Saves me running to the garage when I need a quick fix.
Reviews by everyday consumers in general typically don't offer what I'm looking for in a review. Reviews like what you give are much more valuable to me
I've got a version of the Klein screwdriver although it's made by Irwin. Quite honestly I've found it to be great over the years. As a telco field tech, it's great that I can have a single tool that does multiple functions. I've even had customers borrow it from me as they needed a nut driver. It's actually cunningly designed in that the hex sizes are all different meaning that you're carrying a small selection of hex drivers as well.
There's always something to be said for having a tool 100% built to do one job only, and to do it perfectly... but a tool like the Klein that can do a lot of different jobs, and do them good enough, is also incredibly valuable to have.
The 11 in 1 is great to keep in a pocket when you have to go across the plant and are not taking your pouch. Something always comes up when your pouch is on the other side of the plant.
As a HVAC tech it is a God sent. I hop out of the truck and grab two tools. My multimeter and my 11/1. It seems to be tailor made for my trade needs. I no longer have to carry a tool pouch with a multitude of various Kleins.
I'm on my 3rd 11 in 1. The first two were too tough to pull out the bits. I tried to clean with some mesh, but it didn't work. The 3rd one is just right. The first 2 were ordered from Amazon, and the 3rd was purchased at an electrical supply store.
Interesting that there was a difference between where you got them. I wonder if it was coincidence or not. The one I looked at in the video was from Amazon but who knows
I've found my Klein 11-in-1 to be the best screwdriver I've ever owned. Having the stealth nut drivers has come in so handy, (some people never realize that you can use it as a nut driver). I've used one almost daily for at least the last 15 years. Maybe longer.
New subscriber here. Enjoyed this video. It’s so true about wildly different reviews on the same stuff. I’ve got a Klein 11in1 magnetic driver and love it. I’ve also got a couple of smaller Huot drill indexes that are probably 40 years old. Good stuff.
Thank you so much for watching, subscribing, and taking time out of your day to comment. I really appreciate it! I bet those 40 year old Huots are fantastic. I like new tools, but I love old ones :)
The Klein impact 11-1 is anything but impact rated but besides that it is literally one of the best screwdrivers there is. Number 1 it comes with the impact adapters so you can put almost anything on it like extensions, sockets, other bits, etc. There is also a single standard size slot with a magnet so you can buy universal bit sets and add whatever you want to your driver. Also very comfortable and durable provided you don't use it in an impact.
With the Klein screwdriver, another benefit that maybe isn't immediately obvious is that you can pull the shaft out slap in into your drill. It's been a convenient little trick for me more than once so I thought I'd mention it.
Electrician here, the klein 11 in 1 is good, however, working in damp or wet environments it prone to rust. The bits fuse into the shaft and become very difficult to move. I moved onto a wera ratcheting screwdriver. I've had it for over 2 years, no rust. And the magnetic tip is handy for small screws
The Klein 11/1 was made made years ago specifically for the electricians at my workplace by request, and has now become a wide used tool. . I use one every day. it fits all our lighting fixtures, I only need it, a ticker and a pair of strippers to do %99 of my job
I have seen a few. The first was on a Fastcap Flatback tape measure. this is a specialty flat tape measure, for measuring the circumference of round things. there is several reviews on amazon complaining about it not having the normal tape measure shape. The second I will share was a face shield, people kept complaining that they couldn't see out of it. They had all left the protective film on.
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I just bought the klein and the collar in the handle was not glued in, so i superglued it.
@@russellgilson3536 hopefully that takes care of it. Disappointing that it was not glued properly upon receiving it!
I use the Milwaukee version of the 11 in 1 but I used to have a husky version that didn't have 11 and 1 it was like an 8 and 1 or something and I love that screwdriver it worked really well and it took other bits and stuff except you had to have the flip double-ended bits on one side and they're obviously not rated for impact or drilling in general and my wife's dad who I used to work with as a carpenter he would take it out when he was feeling lazy and didn't want to grab a bit and use it as an impact bit and he broke one of them and then he lost the Phillips side of the double bit and I wasn't able to replace it with any other version I found and then by then I already had the Milwaukee I still have the screwdriver but I've had to use a Phillips that won't slip out just to have a working screwdriver to throw around the toolbox here at the house but I do feel it's a shame I had that one for like 15 years doing something when I was young and it was kind of sentimental but you know the jerk lost it and he's kind of sloppy that way! 😂🤨🤔😁👍🏽✌🏽✌🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
No disrespect at all for buying your son Klein tools. My only suggestion when buying Klein tools is to make sure you pay attention to what Klein built that specific tool to be used for because they build a lot of tools for specific trades so you might not be happy with one option and extremely happy with another option that modle is sold in. Personally have owned a couple very old and used to me Klein screwdrivers and when it came time to start building my current tool box I went with Klein because I know they will last because I wasn't easy on the used ones i found on dad's job sites as a kid and they lasted me years.
@@gerrittklashorst7306 I appreciate the thoughtful comment. So far so good with this one. He likes to tinker and take stuff apart and so far it's been pretty good to him.
"no instructions" on screwdriver-"not dishwasher safe" on a drill index. Remember folks,they walk amongst us...
It's a screwdriver, for the love of evil! What kind of instructions could they possibly add?
Also, who puts a drill index into the dishwasher?! That's where you cook your lasagna!
I'm giving those comments the benefit of doubt, and suspecting it's sarcastic humour. Yes
they vote too!
@@shanewondrak9661 Yeah.
But I think they're joking.
Dishwasher safe is my number one criteria when purchasing any new tool, particularly power tools.
Indeed. If you can't clean the spaghetti off of your drill index the lazy way, what good is it?
With 'Dish washer' he may have meant his wife, whom he thinks should steer clear of tools...
@@tjdewolff5104 Those would be fighting words in my house haha
My DeWalt cordless drill still worked after it got knocked into a lake when I was fixing my brother in law's pier. Granted, before trying it I opened it up, let it sit for a couple of days, then hit it with a ton of WD40 before closing it back up. The battery, however, was completely ruined.
@@HariSeldon913 I used to be heavily involved in prototyping and repairing of circuit boards. If I had a particularly dirty circuit board, the dishwasher was the standard way to clean them up.
If you need instructions on how to use a screwdriver perhaps you should stay away from tools altogether.
It's a little scary. My 6 year old didn't need instructions...
I'm not going to say anything about the orientation of the keyhole slot at 4:26
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Damnit!
Step 1: ask an adult for help.
@@ShopHumor I would say that I actually know people who fit the "shouldn't use tools" description. Including several who have applied for jobs in my shop.
@@chrisose I'm not too surprised to be honest...
I think it’s important to point out the Klein 11-in-1 is meant for electrical work. The bits and nut drivers are designed for common fastener sizes in electrical components. It’s not meant to be a standard hex bit handle compatible with standard bits.
You're exactly right. I think a lot of people see screwdriver and bits and just think they're all interchangeable, so I feel like it's good to point it out in the video that they're not really compatible. The screwdriver works fine, just something to be mindful of.
By the way, the inexpensive Harbor Freight 4 in one is really a 6 in one. You can use it as a nut driver like the Klein.
@@hughbrackett343 Good tip!!
Also good for HVAC work. The nut driver fits many screws you find on ductwork and furnaces and RTU's, etc..
@@JohnD-JohnDIn all honesty, I hardly carry any Klein tools anymore. Nothing wrong with them and still have plenty on my work van but just don’t get used too much anymore. I like the vast majority of Klein tools though and will vouch for them but they have started making more gimmicky tools over the past 5 years it seems. I think the only Klein tool in my bag rn currently is the electronics screwdriver with like 27 bits or something like that which I do love. Everything in my bag currently besides that is Knipex, Wera, PB Swiss, Vessel, Snap-on, Bahco, and a fluke multimeter. I do commercial/industrial hvac service.
The Klein style multi bit screwdrivers are nice but always ended up loosing bits. Started preferring the push button style that is stored in the handle. Klein has options like that too, but just prefer others after trying them. I don’t seem to loose bits with that setup.
Really love the intense magnetism from my Wera and PB Swiss driver. Especially for certain electrical work that’s crammed into a unit. All the shit a manufacturer has and possibly another transformer with IDEC relays to isolate controls, added phase monitors, Hawkeyes or what not lol. A lot to have to work around. Do quite a bit of Mitsubishi VRF as well where some of these tools are a godsend like the Wera zyclops ratchet set.
Can’t go wrong with Klein though.
The "can't remove shaft from handle" thing may have come from a coworker. Guy got one through work and promptly decided to use it as a chisel and prybar, and jammed the shaft into the handle.
Then he complained to Klein that it was junk, and demanded a replacement, but he got it through work, and they didn't let him get a replacement, so he was stuck with a broken driver.
Lmao that would be too funny if it was the same guy and it would explain why he was having trouble with something so basic
Let a coworker use one of mine and it came back in a similar condition...half of instill works though! 🙂
@@MudPuddlePirate lmao
Yup, I'm an electrician that made the same mistake. Took the shaft out and pulled out the opposing bits in a tight space and used the flat bit to tap a locknut tight. Now it doesn't like to come out or go in. I'm using the extended reach version (longer bits) which is absolutely the best one I have ever seen.
seems like a valid complain still, if it comes with a flat head, it should hold up to prying with it.
I need to hire the guy that was a sheet metal god in 3rd grade. I need him to teach my crew how to make a Huot with the tools in an elementary school metal shop.
The closest my elementary school got to a metal work was picking up rusted pieces of the swing set that had flaked off
Instructions for a screw driver and not dishwasher safe really got me 😅
Me too. There were some even more ridiculous ones I found but didn't use just cause I was worried they were so crazy no one would believe them haha
They are dishwasher safe. You just need to replace jetdry with wd40.
@@wayne9518 So THAT's what I'm doing wrong... thanks! lol
Wait till they start complaining that the screwdriver isn't dishwasher safe.
I was an electrician for 40 years. The only problem I had with the Klein 11-in-1 was the bits would rust easy making them hard to pull out. I worked in all kinds of weather so was constantly cleaning the bits and spraying them with some kid of lubricant. But, overall it was a great go to screwdriver! One thing: DON'T use it as a chisel or beating screwdriver!!! I drove one of the bits into the handle and had one "h" of a time getting it unstuck from the handle!!
Yes at this and...
I'm down to one bit. Flat and Philips large. Easy to loose the snap in bits
Do not use the smaller 1/4 drive hex shafr to remove 1/4 headed screws. It will distort and the bits will not fit back in. Use the thicker one.
As mine aged, the shaft to handle interface has become difficult to operate.
Would I buy again? There are a lot of copies that are cheaper, so perhaps
I’m working in coastal Alaska so my tool bag occasionally turns into a bucket. I have the Milwaukee and Klein versions and both can rust together pretty easily. I spray them regularly. The Milwaukee version has shockingly tough bits and I don’t think that kind of toughness is possible in any stainless steel.
Thanks for the heads up on the rust, thankfully this one is going to see indoor use until my boy is a little older and starts to do outdoor projects, but I'll make sure he takes good care of the maintenance and rust prevention
Good tip on the 1/4" nut driver
@@arts2563 there are super tough stainless steels like A-286, PH 13-8mo, inconels, etc cost would be prohibitive.
Guy couldn't use screwdriver without instructions starved to death because his fork didn't come with instructions.
I’m ashamed to admit I needed instructions the first time I picked up some chopsticks, but forking came naturally
Used the spoon the curved side up?
Instructions: Righty tighty, Lefty Loosy. Done.
Had to return hammer. No instructions, means no smart enough to look at something and figure it out or look for instructions on the internet
@@matthewaldridge9305 Should be intuitive
the Klein 11-in-1 is probably my favorite screwdriver for doing electrical and maintenance work without my "real" tools
The fact that it has two common sizes of nut drivers (when you pull the bits) 1/4" ,5/16" (I think) is epic.
The only thing I would change about it is having some sort of bit retention... (like hollow handle) but Im not sure that would work for the design.
It would be nice for sure. I like it a lot and my boy is ecstatic haha
I have 3 of the klein 11-1, I love them
I have my Klein for commercial work and my milwaukee for residential
@@JS-kh5ls I've heard really good things about the Milwaukee too I wouldn't mind getting one
Changing one of the nut drivers to be a magnetic or spring clip 1/4" bit holder would be useful.
My go-to electrical and appliance screwdriver is the 'free' Harbor Freight version which has only 1/4" and 5/16" nut drivers, two slotted and #1 and #2 philips. I don't need to be concerned about losing it, and when I need other tips it is usually a T-20 or hex.
I'm not joking when I say I have a dozen or more Klein 10-in-1s and 11-in-1s purchased over the last 25 years. Like many retired tradesmen, I have too many screwdrivers (well over 200, about 80 or so are the small precision ones) but I still use my multis about 75% of the time. Oh, for sh!t and giggles, I ordered every replacement bit Klein makes, and now all my multis have different bits, all Torx on one, Schrader and taps on another, etc.
Edit: I checked some of my 11-in-1s and the Milwaukee is made in Thailand, the Klein and Greenlee are made in Taiwan, and the Bestway (Mayhew) and Proto are made in USA. Have some other brands but I only retired a few years ago so I'm not completely organized yet. Also have some old Stanley 4-in-1s and 6-in-1s from the '80, made in USA, of course.
That's awesome though. I'd love to have a collection like that and after putting in 25 years of hard work you definitely earned it. And very cool about the vast, complete assortment of bits!!
Cool story bro
I'm a retired tradeswoman. Can't count all my screwdrivers, but I know I have 5 all-in-ones, 2 ratcheting and 3 not. And you can used them as hex drivers for the 2 most common sizes.
@@Mrmhibbert For those of us in the US, we need the Imperial system.
I have found most of the bad reviews are from people that don’t have a good understanding about the item they purchased. Others are just self documented episodes of user error. Even duck tape cannot fix stupid, it does help quite it down if placed correctly.
It's crazy how quick people are to blame something they themselves don't understand
A lot of the worst ones I see are 'vine' reviews where they send free stuff to the seemingly most obnoxious people possible and half the time they act like they don't even know what the thing is
My wife and I have a joke about Amazon reviews that a fair bit of the 1-stars are people that clearly ordered the wrong thing and blamed anyone but themselves. It's turned into a bit of drinking game.
“Duck” tape 🤦🏻♂️
DUCT.
@@RefillableBicLighters Duck. The backing is cotton duck cloth. It doesn't work on ducts, we use aluminum tape for that
I work in an industrial setting. We use that driver. The bits hold up very well. The entire screwdriver is fantastic to replace motor.
That's awesome! Thanks for letting me know about your experience with it
But how can you use it when there are no instructions?
@@Cartilog-z4f UA-cam haha
One to the best electrician that I ever worked with cares all his tools in his pockets at all times.
Pen style multimeter.
Pocket screwdriver.
I could see him adding a 11-1 and drop the pocket screwdriver.
That's it. Of course he uses his brain!
I have that Klein, found it in the road, all rusted and run over a few times.
Makes it a bit stiff to switch tips. Probably I should complain to the manufacturer.
I wonder if the lifetime warranty would cover that … if not you could leave a bad review 😂
They need to put emergency flashers on it, obviously!
it goes from stiff to bits flying away real quick from my experience with about 10 of them
I own 40ish drill indexs. The vast majority are branded Huot. There are other quality index makers, but Huot has been the gold standard as long as I can remember. Many upper tier drill brands package their drills in Huot indexes. That is how I acquired most of my Huot indexes. The quality drill purchase cost is dramatically justified when it includes the Huot index. My Huot overstock drill cabinets were likely made when I was a boy in the 1950's. They have not been loved, yet only one drawer slide is compromised.
The plastic indexes are usually bulkier than the steel indexes. I tried the round plastic indexes. With latching and sealed lids, they are semi practical for a service truck with compromised weatherproofing. I kept only one. It organizes well, but my aging eyesight makes reading the drill sizes nearly impossible. Huot makes many index configurations. I use their tap/drill indexes. This eliminates remembering tap drill sizes. I do own some drill maker/seller branded indexes that are comparable to Huot, but none that are better. I think that all my gauge pin indexes are also Huot. It is hard for me to think of a dissatisfied Huot owner.
I have shop made several drill index/caddies, but only one true sheet metal index. It was a custom index to hold hammer drill bits back in the day when we still used A and B Taper and spline hammer bits. I copied Huot design, and I had the advantages of an industrial sheet metal production shop at my disposal. The geometry challenges for a hack sheet metal fabricator were obvious. Though functional, it was very heavy. My fellow techs didn't like toting it. When SDS took over the hammer drill market, I didn't try a better version, plus our plant had decided to outsource sheet metal fabrication, and all of that capacity was liquidated.
Klein remains my favorite electrician screwdriver brand. My electrician son and grandsons currently favor Lennox multi function screw divers. I don't favor the multi fuction screw driver design at all, preferring tools designed and purposed for single function. I am glad that we have so many options.
Kudos for thinking that your six year old warrants quality tools. I start buying quality tools for my grandsons when they are 2. I have 19 grandsons now, and they and their fathers receive quality tools every year. Tool gifting has been a great and established tradition in my family. I couldn't afford quality tools when I was young, so I value jump starting my boys.
Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful comment! It sounds like you've got a ton of experience with both the Huot and Klein. I really love the Huot index and as you pointed out it's just so well made. It's going to be in my workshop for as long as I'm able to work. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I really enjoyed reading it :)
When I was the maintenance electrician at a large college, this Klein was always in my pocket. In a large building complex you are always going to run into loose wall plates, hand rails, door knobs etc. So handy just to fix it on the spot instead of running to the shop for tools or making a repair ticket for someone else to come and fix it. It came with me when I retired and I still use in at home.
That's awesome, I bet you got way more use out of it than we ever will :)
That 11-1 screwdriver is my go-to when I'm heading out to something and have limited tool box or pocket space.
It's an excellent too.
It really is. Thanks for watching & the comment!
The fact it has all the most common sizes in one tool is such a handy thing that its usually the FIRST tool I'd take along to any small fix task aside from something like a small hammer and a flashlight. If the task needs something other than those few things, that's when you need to see what you need and go take along the right tools in a tool bag / box along.
The stubby little 32308 Klein ones are also GREAT!
This is the comment I was looking for. This particular screwdriver has special status in my mobile tool setup and also my heart. If I’m going to try and fix ANY domestic malfunction with zero information about what’s wrong, this tool will absolutely be THE TOOL I bring with me at least to have a first look.
The best Amazon reviews are the 1 star reviews complaining about the shipping, or the 5 star reviews that say "Haven't used it yet, can't wait to try it!"
Yep. Completely useless reviews.
As the owner and loser of probably 10 of these type klien screw drivers i find the 14-1 HVAC model is best offering. Takes standard bits, adjustable length, bits store in butt of handle and can use it with pressure on butt easily as bit storage rotates in handle. I HAVE had one of the 11 in 1 that the shaft required pliers to pull out also got one that couldn't pull bit out of 1 end.
I'll need to pick up a 14-in-1 thanks for the tip
@ShopHumor also the bit driver is reversible and with socket end off you can clean crap off the magnet/ use as a magnetic pick up tool.
You laugh, but it turns out Iphones, arc welders, leaf blowers, charcoal, and leather dress shoes are all not dishwasher safe.
They should of at least mentioned it on the screwdriver packaging. tHanks for the great video!
Haha yeah, thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment! Much appreciated. :)
when a screwdriver is too heavy, it is time to reevaluate your manhood.
I am sure my 1/4 inch rachet is lighter.
funny how people complain about the quality of chinese stuff, but they buy it anyway.
Yep agreed!
People buy what they can afford. I've purchased lots of crappy tools because I was nearly broke but I needed it, not because I wanted it. Getting the job done half-assed is still better than nothing.
No doubt - there's absolutely nothing wrong with buying what you can afford. Most of the tools in my workshop are much cheaper versions of the 'good stuff' but they all get the job done. But if someone buy's a cheap screwdriver from China and then complains they didn't get PB Swiss quality, it does make me question the validity of any other opinions they may have presented.
I think they need to weigh it against the 11 tools it replaced... The beauty of Klein is for technical field work it shrinks the tool bag by 10 fold .... My work is often in and out half day work and I can't roll in an entire snap on tool cabinet.
Or womanhood. I'm a retired tradeswoman.
I'm actually a member of the Huot family that owned the company (they sold it a few years back), and you said the name correctly. Most people say it incorrectly like the 1st two pronunciation. Quality was something they took pride of and I remember during assembling drill index boxes they would scraped any due to minor paint defect even prior to function testing them. So I'm glad you like the product and I'm sure my great-grand father would be proud to see his inventions still going strong.
As an electrician, I will say that Klein has had TERRIBLE quality control service over the past decade. They spent 50+ years as the absolute electrical industry standard, but today you have a good chance of buying a brand new pair of strippers that don't even close and open properly. I still love my old Klein tools, but I have personally had multiple of their newer tools fail on me. If you ask electricians today, 80% of them will say they don't buy Klein anymore because they've been burned too many times.
It's sad to hear about a drop in quality / quality control. Hopefully they can correct course.
The Klein 11 in 1 used to be a great tool but the last couple I bought have all ended up with the same issue. The small amount of contact holding in the tip just isn't enough. Every time I take it out of my pouch to use it the tip slides right out. Every single time. I won't but another one. I now use the 5 in 1. Its much better.
That's really disappointing. Will have to try the 5 in 1.
Hahaha it was an actual comment "it doesn't come with instructions". I actually clicked this video to see if that complaint was about a screwdriver.
I wasn’t making them up lol
What’s worse is there are videos from Kline showing how it works. Apparently, he doesn’t know how to use a screwdriver and can’t watch videos either…
Oddly enough, the video might be the reason for the complaint? A lot of people *hate* the video instructions format.
It was a popular posting theme (I think in the mildly infuriating subreddit) complaining about how much watch time is needed to sift through to get to a certain piece of information. And it was also very popular to express that whenever instructions were posted in video form, to complain about "missing manuals", on principle.
@ maybe so, but I’m going with this being a bought comment and the writer barely knows what the product is. The same with the not dishwasher safe comment. You can hire companies to post lots of positive reviews to your product and/or lots of negative reviews to your competitors products.
@@ShopHumor I truly appreciate that you didn't feed us click bait!
I worked telecom for over 20yrs. My favorite tool is the Klein red handled side cutters. I could strip wire like nobody's business with them. And it cuts almost everything. I only broke one once trying to cut C-wire. And Klein gave me a new pair immediately.
That's so cool. Great service!
I own 3 or 4 of the Klein 11-1 screwdrivers. I love it. I do a lot of electrical work and it has never slipped on me once. Oh, I've owned them for years too.
That’s awesome, owning more than one of the same tool is a damn good endorsement!
I have a Klein 20-in-1 that relatively just came out. It's amazing! I also have their SAE 7-in-1 nut driver. The sockets all being part of the tool, the shaft, is genius! And, everything is impact rated...
The klein driver is great. I bought one years ago when I started doing low voltage work. I've since added the 14-in-1 extendable driver and the newer 11-in-1 magnetic driver to my belt along with the flip socket sets.
I use the Klein long reach six-in-one as my daily driver, so to speak. Best thing when working in data racks.
How do you like the 14-in-1 extendable and the 11-in-1 magnetic?
I don't do daily work on server racks but I do have a little 9U wall mount that keeps the home network tidy.
@@ShopHumor Klein makes some real great specialty drivers. I have a DIN screw driver for terminal blocks. It's like a tweaker with a full size handle.
@@MN-HillbillyThat’s awesome! Will take a look, thank you
By far my favorite screwdriver is the Malco CONNEXT3 ratcheting handle
I'll have to take a look at that one, thank you.
I work in industrial maintenance and I’ve always got my 11-in-1 in my back pocket.
I've seen more than a few tradesmen with them too. The last HVAC guy I had at the house had one!
The Magnetic Klein 11-in-1 is my goto EDC on the job. For most of my jobs, it does the trick. I do keep a full set of drivers and bits if needed, but in the field, not carrying 80lb of tools everywhere you go on the initial checkout will save your back and your knees.
I've heard good things about the magnetic version as well I'd like to try that one
You are right. I mostly only read bad reviews, but I filter all unreasonable ones out.
Reading the really weird and bad ones is a guilty pleasure haha
@@ShopHumor I get a lot of laughs from them at how simple minded some people can be.
Not a tool but a tv mount for 70-120". They complained that their 100" Tv fell out of the wall cause the drywall anchors sucked, they were concrete anchors and the directions specifically said not to mount it to drywall alone
Holy crap, lol. You'd think spending that much on a TV they'd have had the sense to make sure they weren't about to destroy it.
Most of the people that gave bad reviews should definitely not be allowed near any tool.
Online tool reviews do seem to need to be taken with a huge grain of salt
I own 3 of these, klein makes a great screwdriver for my skill level. When removing equipment covers some mechanic before you has replaced a screw or two in a panel with a different drive (phillips, flat, hex) nice to have the different tips without hauling a lot of tools around.
Yes it really is handy to have common sizes right there
12-in-1 everything is a hammer....
lol, made me laugh
Except for a screwdriver… ‘cause that’s a chisel…
@@Amy75326 if you have two screwdrivers, you really have a hammer and chisel set
13-1. Also a prybar.
It does happen.... After raving about how functional and convenient the Klein 11 in 1 was and convincing my friend I was visiting who was doing some electrical work in his (giant - RV) shed to buy one, it utterly failed. I didn't have my own tools because I wasn't expecting it to be a working weekend visit. I knew it would be a go-to for him and we bought one at the local (a 30-minute drive away) Lowes. We got back from the trip to the store with the spoils to do his electrical improvements, and on the first end-to-end flip, the whole metal insert/core of the handle came out! Stunned, I said - this is not what I've come to expect, you need to take this back. It was not in the timing for my visit due to the travel time to the store, but I'm hoping he did take it back. I have several of both the 11 in 1 and the original 10 in 1 tools and have NEVER had this happen. Also - if you have lost a bit, contact Klein. They can likely sell you an exact replacement. Cheers and thanks for the video!
That's super disappointing. I hope that he did return it. Good tip on contacting Klein. I might do that preemptively just to see if I can get a full replacement set, and maybe the HVAC set too.
No instructions on the screw driver but I bet the packaging says to wear gloves and safety glasses while using it, there is a lawyer on every product these days. Oh, I forgot about the chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer warning, likely has one of those too!
I’m never moving to California, I don’t want to get sick :(
They have recently done a study on those Prop 65 warning stickers, and found that they have been effective at reducing exposure to dangerous chemicals. The study drew blood to measure exposure, and proved that the beneficial results also occur outside California. Manufacturers have changed to less harmful chemicals to avoid having to label their products, and in other cases people have switched to other products that are already safer.
@@pondking2801 I was being a little cheeky. I do respect the public health benefits of pressuring corporations to use materials that are less likely to get people sick. I also appreciate the humor in the fact that it's almost impossible to live a modern lifestyle and successfully avoid products known to the state of California to cause cancer. I'd like to see a study about how the public perceives warning labels that are as ubiquitous as that one. My supposition would be that the impact of such warnings is reduced the more often we see them.
@@pondking2801 BS!
@@pondking2801 If you look most things that are benigne have the warning label on it.
Because everything is cancerous to a snowflake
They either have never used the screwdrivers or someone put them up to the negative reviews cause there's absolutely nothing wrong with them been using them at least 40 years of my life
Seems like a lot of folks who don't know what they're doing but want to leave reviews anyway.
Love my Klien 11-1! It has its spot on my tool pouch! & a 4in1 on other side pocket
That's awesome. I need to get a 4 in 1.
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I think my social credit is in the negative by now haha
I would agree with, "best friend" comment
I agree that the Habor Freight drill case is less than desirable, but when you spend 100 dollars for the drills (and crummy) case, 50 dollars, just for a replacement case, would stick in my craw a bit too much (pun not intended but pretty good).😃 Nice review in any case (uh-oh, another pun).
Lmao yeah it was a little bit of a hard pill to swallow, but I actually used the 25% off coupon when I got my HF set so it was only $75, and I went in planning on probably upgrading the case. My short term plan was to use the HF case as a catch all for all the miscellaneous drill bits that I've been accumulating for years, and then eventually to move the HF cobalt drills back to their original case when (or if, might never happen) I buy a "high quality" drill index one piece at a time. But so far the HF cobalt drills have done everything I've needed them to do, so I might not ever that that "high quality" cobalt set. We'll see
I have three Klein 10-1 screwdrivers, one in each toolbox. I really like them, they hold up well and work exactly as advertised. No it won’t replace every driver in my boxes, but I haven’t found any other screwdriver that could either.
There are way too many snowflakes doing reviews. They should be reasonably experienced with the types of devices they review to at least partially qualify their opinions on the subject. "My couch doesn't fit in the car I just bought and I am not happy about that." Being a mini-mind is no way to go through life. Advertising it makes one doubly stupid.
A little critical thinking ability goes a long way
I've really abused the Klein Tools flush cutters for a bit over a year, and am quite happy.
I'd like to get some of those flush cutters!
I bought the Klein, liked so much I got 2 more, truck and kitchen. Good vid
Thanks man and thanks for watching!
I found one of the 11 in 1 set laying in the street. I put it in my toolbox at work and found it so useful I brought one for my home tool box. I would say it's not perfect, but it's very handy and when working on a ladder it's better than carrying multiple screwdrivers.
It’s definitely handy, so cool that you just found one laying in the street, haha
clicked simply because i have that exact same screwdriver at home and can vouch for it for any basic at-home repairs. not as great as a simple set of separate drivers but i do love the 1/4" hex for stuff like opening up the back panel on the freezer or the screws keeping the old lady's PC case together
Thanks for commenting :) I agree with you.
The Kline is my favorite "kitchen drawer" screwdriver, good review 👍
Thank you! I think it’s a great little tool
The only change I would make to the 11in1 would be to replace the square drives with ECX electrical bits, which actually fit the screw heads on electrical devices. Klein does make replacement with the ball detent, and they are $6US on Amazon.
In 1960, my little brother and I presented our father with a Craftsman single door, drill index
I'm sorry that they're gone but I'm glad you still have the memories and the tools. Thank you for letting me know.
I use that Klein screwdriver every work day many times a day. I's perfect for working on appliances. I also use a long Klein nut driver that converts between 1/4 and 5/16. Sometimes a Klein stubby that has 4 bits and 2 nutdriver sizes.
I have a truck full of tools, I walk in most houses with those 3 things and a flashlight.
Great tools.
It is really useful on appliances for sure. We’ve been using it on the fridge this weekend, removing the ice maker to thaw and the back plate off to clean the dust and dog hair out.
@@ShopHumor It literally replaces a bag of tools on some jobs. I use all but 2 of the tips regularly and all the nut driver sizes. If the nut drivers could be magnetic that would make it the perfect tool.
That would be a really awesome feature
Agree on Klein 11-1 on appliances. Flashlight, screwdriver and noncontact voltage tester are usually the first things out of my bag.
Ran the 11/1 for a long while, and ended up swapping it for the Husky ratcheting screwdriver w/ 10 bits.
lower overall quality, but I counter with:
1. it ratchets
2. it's $12-$14
3. I don't need to pull bits out with my tongue & groove pliers because I used it as a chisel/hammer/pry bar once
4. ditto w/ pulling bits with pliers, but due to corrosion/rust build-up from regular use (and a chronic lack of oiling)
Imagine a world where people know how to use tools…Klein has saved my butt more times than I can count, especially that 11-in-1. Notice that most of the time they’re in the “electrical” isle…y’know for that kinda work…cheap and has the essentials for that sort of work. Order of Operations in buying tools goes a long way and knowing what they’re for to begin with is even better. Even in something as simple as a screwdriver, I’m no tool expert, but I know what I need and can learn. You don’t need a degree to do construction, but gollee do folks find ways to overcomplicate the matter. “Plus or Minus” has become too common these days.
100% agreed.
Great video! I feel bad for the manufacturers when people leave scathing reviews because the buyer failed to read the product info and assumed the product had, or would do, something it was not intended for nor with features it never claimed to come with.
Thanks for the compliment and comment! I feel the same way. It's gotta be frustrating to be a business (especially if you're a smaller business, not that Klein is small, just saying) and see someone leave a bad review of a product that has absolutely nothing to do with the product.
The 11-in-1 is one of my favorite tools. I have one in my took bag, one in my car, one in my coveralls, and two at work! It's just a great tool all around!
It really is good. Very versatile, solid, comptact!
You set that hammer down in the beginning and I got nostalgic. My dad had a hammer exactly like that when I was a little kid back in 1990.
i got that hammer from my dad :)
My Dad was a shipwright as were most Dads in my town.
And a hammer was known as a Dockyard Screwdriver.
Great videos! Keep up the good work!
I appreciate the compliment and that you took the time to comment. Thank you!
KEO makes really good center drills.
Thanks for the suggestion! Much appreciated.
I was an electronic technician by trade, and do some electrical work around the house and for friends (the kind of things where a licensed electrician is not required). I have one of those Klein 11-in-1 screwdrivers, and it is exactly what you need for that kind of work. No surprise, that’s the kind of work it is meant for. You don’t have to go to the tool box or belt if you need a nutdriver when hanging a ceiling fan or putting in LED light fixtures, you just pop out a bit and keep going. One thing I’ve found handy in reading reviews is to read the 3 and 4 star reviews first. The people who give this kind of rating seem to be more objective than the 1 star “I couldn’t get it to work! Junk!” type. I’ve also noticed that many low-star reviewers appeared to have not read the instructions that came with the tool, or did not know what the tool they purchased was designed to do.
Agreed 100%. We just used it to work on the refrigerator and I didn't have to change tools at all. Removed the icemaker to let it thaw, removed the back panel with the nut driver so that we could clean out the compressor, etc. Very handy. I agree on 3-4 star reviews tending to be more reasoned and objective.
I like that Klein makes a variety of different combination screwdrivers. My go to is the 14 in 1 because it has 13 of the most common bits in the handle and can extend to get into deep holes. Plus the top spins freely so I can keep pressure on the screw while turning.
I'll have to look at that 14-in-1. I've also heard really good things about their stubby screwdrivers. My last HVAC guy had one that had some specialty HVAC bits and he loved it.
That 11-in-1 is in my basic tool pouch, along with a pair of 6" adjustable wrenches, a small pair of slip joint pliers, a flashlight, and a valve service wrench. It covers about 70% of the stuff I run into at work. If I need more, I'll go get my tool cart.
That sounds like a really good setup
I have that Klein 32500 in my every day tool bag. I also carry their 32900 socket driver and a couple of random bits that work with it. Round that out with a pair of angle cutters, small vise grips, small adjustable spanner, snap-blade knife, 6" steel rule, and a 16' tape measure. I work in QC for a company that makes construction drilling equipment.
I've never been let down by a Klein tool - been using them since 2006.
Sounds like a great track record with your Klein tools. How do you like the 32900?
@ShopHumor it's good. I grabbed an impact hex to 1/4" socket drive. Pair that with a small set of 1/4" drive metric sockets and I have a really effective setup.
Sometimes I bring a Klein multimeter if it's an electrical kind of day. Usually my workplace has all the tools, but it can be a real time waster tracking down everything I need to diagnose a problem. I like to keep a basic set of tools in my bag.
Thanks for letting me know. I'm going to check it out and might pick one up!
Those Klein 11in1 screwdrivers are incredible.
Pretty dang good!
I have had my Hout index case for over 40 years and have never needed to clean it. What are you doing to have the need to wash it??? Dishwasher? You don't deserve to own something this nice. Not fancy just functional and never hangs up. Of course this one has never been dropped either. Powder coat is also still intact. 1/16 - 1/2 by 1/64 (29 piece set) Cost me $65 in 1982 to fill this with C-L HSS bits including the case back then. Imagine what it would cost now. Bits still never disappoint. Nice review.
115 piece C-L set HSS a bit over $600
Thank you! I appreciate you watching, and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. You've definitely gotten your money's worth from those tools!
This is my go to tool for light maintenance in the server room! The 3/8 driver is perfect for loosening and tightening grounding nuts and most of the screws in the racks are #2 Phillips.
It's fantastic for that. I don't have a server room but I do have a little 9U wall mount rack for my Ubiquiti network gear for the home and home office.
It always amazes me reading Amazon reviews in general. But, some of the tool reviews are really next level. The Huot boxes are great. Most machinist I know use them and I've personally had the same long and snub versions for the past 20+ years.
I really really like mine. So happy I got one
That Klein is great to keep in your tool-bag for repairs around the house. Especially electrical outlets and lights.
Completely agreed. Very useful tool to have handy.
That Klein crimper and screw driver have been with me for almost a decade, I love them and they are much better than the competition at their price.
That's awesome. I've had the same experience with the crimper. Love that thing.
I have a similar screwdriver from Harbor Freight and I've found it very useful but it has started to rust after a year in a dry compartment inside my boat. It's just a tiny bit of rust, but I needed pliers to pull out a bit yesterday. I guess the salt air is a bit too much for it even in a closed compartment.
What type of boat do you have? Honestly I think most screwdrivers are going to struggle with salty air. Is yours the Doyle from harbor freight or a different one?
I use that 11-1 at work. Often almost everday. Only real issue is if you flick it to hard the bits inside the handle with deloge themselfs and you get a maraca. Aside from that? Works fine, not sure how it is “heavy”. On a side note they make tiny rachets. There good for small work or hard to reach places.
A couple other people mentioned those tiny ratchets I had no idea they existed.. I'm absolutely going to have to get one. Sounds so cool! Thanks for commenting :)
I've had several of the Klein screwdrivers over the past decade, and more recently bought the impact rated one. Now I have the ratcheting impact one. I love it and I don't even carry other screwdrivers at work (other than a 3/16" cabinet prybar!) I definitely recommend any Klein 11 in 1 style screwdriver.
I'd like to try the ones you mentioned and I also heard good things about their stubby version!
@@ShopHumor I had forgotten about the stubby. I had one for a while, until it mysteriously disappeared from my tool bag! Never did get another
My experience is that when I need a stubby, I need something really short, so I use a passthrough 1/4" ratchet with bits. A lot of times the multibit stubby was still too long to get into some places
Good tip on the pass through ratchet!
I spent a few bucks more for the Klein 32303 which uses standard bits magnetically held in place 14 of which are stored in the handle. The shaft length is adjustable from stubby to about 6inches. $21.95 at Home Depot.
I'm going to have to pick one up. One of the stubbies, too.
Love the review of the reviews. If I was rich and did not care I would put on the package- "No instructions- if you cannot figure this out, please pierce heart with pointy end and die before you reproduce."
This seems harsh, but there is no way they will ever figure out what a pointy end is, and much less what a heart is or where it is located.
Glad you liked the video my friend!
I worked over Twenty years selling Hardware and Tools and have seen some buyers that scared me the way I described them was that they did not know which end of the screwdriver to use! Mr no instructions just proves my point!
It really is amazing how many people need their hand to be held for simple things. I don't know if I'm at fault for assuming a screwdriver should be intuitive to use, or if they're at fault for giving it 1 star for not coming with instructions.
I've had my Craftsman 11 in 1 Screwdriver for almost 20 years and never had a problem with it except for losing one of the screwdriver tips, which I did order one on Amazon. I think it's made by the same company, but I've never looked into it. It is comfortable and reliable, and the weight doesn't bother me
Any hand tool that lasts you 20 years is a sold buy IMO.
We had tamper proof panels, that were tied into our UPS, for computer rooms. The handle fit the screws they were round with wings. The specialized Driver worked a little better, but I could access the panels with the Klein.
That's interesting! I wouldn't have thought to do that...
i often look at negative reviews on things for a laugh. i remembering buying some bosch daredevil spade bits with the screw tips. they were a game changer for drilling joists and studs for wiring or pipe. after buying them being told to drill joists and studs was pretty much like telling me to go on break. one time we were doing a deck and had to fasten about 16" of timbers together. forgot long auger bits. we used the bosch daredevils and a 12" diablo extension to improvise. hit a nail near the end of one hole pretty much straight on with the bit, it chunked through like 3" of an old 4" nail before the hex nub end snapped off where it detents for retention in drills. dropped the broken nub end out of the diablo extension, shoved the broken hex shank back in and kept drilling another 10 holes with it. that was 3 years ago that bit is still in my bag and gets regular use to this day.
meanwhile on amazon, 1 star review says "complete trash!!" "ruined a walnut wine display i was building!". all i could think was how do you get to the level of making walnut wine displays and look at this style of bit and say to yourself "oh yeah, that's a tool for fine wood working!" they're clearly aggressive af hog out as much material as fast as possible bits. i believe i also saw a 1 star review because "not good in a drill press" and a whine from someone who almost hospital timed themself using a screw tip bit in a drill press. it never crossed my mind to use a screw tip bit in a drill press. curiosity got the better of me, so i tried it. lol, don't do it. stuff starts happening on it's own very quickly.
another one i liked was for wood or floor fillers. so many negative reviews from people who didn't try it in an inconspicuous spot first or on a piece of scrap first to see how it would finish and just went for it on entire rooms or floors. one of the companies, i think it was minwax, had an amusingly snarky customer service person responding to negative reviews from people who are probably already livid about messing up their hardwood floors with things like yeah, that's what it's supposed to do, did you try it in a inconspicuous place first? did you read the can?
You completely nailed it. When your real world experience completely destroys what people say in their reviews, it just proves that either they have no idea what they were doing, or they were really abusing the tool. As for the minwax, that's too funny. Wish more companies did that!
Bought for each daughter for their home tool kit. Outstanding quality. Well made and very handy. I keep one in the upstairs bathroom, too. Saves me running to the garage when I need a quick fix.
Very very handy! Good on you for buying it for your daughters :)
the kelin is really a 15 in 1 as you take out the bits and you have 4 different hex sizes really handy for hvac
No instructions for a screwdriver - No words.
Screwdrivers... one of life's great mysteries
Indeed ROTF LMBO
Reviews by everyday consumers in general typically don't offer what I'm looking for in a review. Reviews like what you give are much more valuable to me
Thank you! I truly appreciate the compliment and you taking the time to comment. Much appreciated.
I bought a Huot Drill Index Case about 40 years ago, and it's still the same as it was when I bought it.
That’s awesome. Glad to hear they’ve been making good stuff for that long!
I've got a version of the Klein screwdriver although it's made by Irwin.
Quite honestly I've found it to be great over the years. As a telco field tech, it's great that I can have a single tool that does multiple functions. I've even had customers borrow it from me as they needed a nut driver. It's actually cunningly designed in that the hex sizes are all different meaning that you're carrying a small selection of hex drivers as well.
There's always something to be said for having a tool 100% built to do one job only, and to do it perfectly... but a tool like the Klein that can do a lot of different jobs, and do them good enough, is also incredibly valuable to have.
The 11 in 1 is great to keep in a pocket when you have to go across the plant and are not taking your pouch. Something always comes up when your pouch is on the other side of the plant.
Yep it’s so handy to just have something with you that’s gonna work for 90% of the things you’ll run across on a day to day basis!
i have a klein "multi" screwdriver. made in the big T.
works just fine.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Much appreciated!
As a HVAC tech it is a God sent. I hop out of the truck and grab two tools. My multimeter and my 11/1. It seems to be tailor made for my trade needs. I no longer have to carry a tool pouch with a multitude of various Kleins.
Agreed. Even the last HVAC guy I had out to the house had one!
I'm on my 3rd 11 in 1. The first two were too tough to pull out the bits. I tried to clean with some mesh, but it didn't work. The 3rd one is just right. The first 2 were ordered from Amazon, and the 3rd was purchased at an electrical supply store.
Interesting that there was a difference between where you got them. I wonder if it was coincidence or not. The one I looked at in the video was from Amazon but who knows
I've found my Klein 11-in-1 to be the best screwdriver I've ever owned. Having the stealth nut drivers has come in so handy, (some people never realize that you can use it as a nut driver). I've used one almost daily for at least the last 15 years. Maybe longer.
It’s really handy. My boy and I just used the nut driver yesterday to remove and thaw the ice maker in our fridge that was frozen over.
New subscriber here. Enjoyed this video. It’s so true about wildly different reviews on the same stuff. I’ve got a Klein 11in1 magnetic driver and love it. I’ve also got a couple of smaller Huot drill indexes that are probably 40 years old. Good stuff.
Thank you so much for watching, subscribing, and taking time out of your day to comment. I really appreciate it! I bet those 40 year old Huots are fantastic. I like new tools, but I love old ones :)
The Klein impact 11-1 is anything but impact rated but besides that it is literally one of the best screwdrivers there is. Number 1 it comes with the impact adapters so you can put almost anything on it like extensions, sockets, other bits, etc. There is also a single standard size slot with a magnet so you can buy universal bit sets and add whatever you want to your driver. Also very comfortable and durable provided you don't use it in an impact.
Agreed it feels really comfortable in my hand, and my boy likes it a lot
With the Klein screwdriver, another benefit that maybe isn't immediately obvious is that you can pull the shaft out slap in into your drill. It's been a convenient little trick for me more than once so I thought I'd mention it.
That is a GREAT trick! Thank you
“Not dishwasher safe” caught me way off guard and I nearly choked lol
Lmao, yeah. I couldn't believe it when I read it.
Electrician here, the klein 11 in 1 is good, however, working in damp or wet environments it prone to rust. The bits fuse into the shaft and become very difficult to move. I moved onto a wera ratcheting screwdriver. I've had it for over 2 years, no rust. And the magnetic tip is handy for small screws
Have heard great things about the wera!
The Klein 11/1 was made made years ago specifically for the electricians at my workplace by request, and has now become a wide used tool. . I use one every day. it fits all our lighting fixtures, I only need it, a ticker and a pair of strippers to do %99 of my job
It’s so handy, its no surprise that it’s been so widely adopted
I have seen a few. The first was on a Fastcap Flatback tape measure. this is a specialty flat tape measure, for measuring the circumference of round things. there is several reviews on amazon complaining about it not having the normal tape measure shape.
The second I will share was a face shield, people kept complaining that they couldn't see out of it. They had all left the protective film on.
That's wild. Thanks for sharing with me!! Leaving the protective film on is golden lol
that klein screwdriver is great, youre absolutely spot on with your assertions.
Thanks! And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!