Snap-On vs. Icon vs. Tekton Tools: Comprehensive Comparison and Review 

The shallow broaching is actually a sign of a professional socket, thr bolt can still go up into the socket but doesn't let the nut go so deep that I wobbles and prevents a socket from making a square bite on the nut. Shallow broaching is considered faster to connect on the nut. My sk sockets, gear wrench are shallow broach

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Dont see a lot of tekton coverage and info, so i appreciate you highliting the warranty. Also, great looking box!

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Just came across your channel!! Love the content!! Love your shop as well!! Most guys would kill to have your shop!! I just subed!! Thanks for showing the sockets!

You've got an awesome setup dude. Love the video

You didn't mention it that I noticed, but buying off of Tekton's website is better than using Amazon. Not only do they do free shipping on orders over $25, they ship the same day if you place your order before 3pm Eastern . In most of the contiguous 48 States, that will get your tools to you in 1 to 4 business days depending on where you are compared to Grand Rapids, MI. In addition, they will give you 10% credit towards another purchase. That credit can be held or used as you see fit when you place an order, so you can use it immediately or save up credits toward a bigger purchase and they will hold it for up to two years.

The reason the drive flats dont go all the way down inside the socket is so you can start the nut on a fastener using the socket without having the nut slide all the way down into the socket. It's great when you're under a vehicle and you cant reach a fastener to do it by hand. Most higher-end sockets have shallow broaching.

Tekton replaced my socket in 2 days. From Michigan to Florida FedEx free of charge.

Pros prefer a shallow broach..like on Snap-on and ICON.. the Tekton broach is too low to set a fastener for installation.. that's why they prefer them...fyi..DIY'ers are different Thank you for putting the ICON information in the video for single tool replacement..People seem to think you can't get singles from Harbor Freight...👍

If you use a Snap On socket as an impact, it makes sense that it will crack before the others. Snap On sockets are about a 49 on the Rockwell Hardness scale. Tekton and Icon are about 46. The harder the steel, the more brittle it is. It won't take the vibrations as well. Using a tool for a purpose that it was not designed for can lead to false conclusions.

There is nothing wrong with the Tekton sockets. They work well for DIYER’s, but they are a step or two below the ICON sockets IMHO. I have used them in a professional setting and they are just ok. A lot of people swear by them. I’ve just had different results. The ICON sockets have worked well for me. Ratchet’s that’s a different story. Snap on or matco all the way.

Ok, i see the bigfer picture. My 2 cents: Snap on: Yes, they are very expensive. However, if you need a specialty tool or custom tools for a particular car, then that would be the best way to go. If snap on is too difficult to, then my suggestion is just called the corporation. Icon: If you are just doing simple jobs on the vehicle, then yeah, icon would be a better choice. Tekkton: It's a good brand. I think their best for median between icon and snapon. They will have all the tools you need and more.

I just found your channel. I would buy the Icon all day long and I believe its stronger the way the hex only goes so deep but the stud should go though the hole. And from what I've heard good luck getting a Snap-on dealer to warranty it if your not buying from him every week. Get yourself a set of Pittsburgh impacts you won't regret it. And you'll save your chromes Look up reviews on RU-vid people have had them for years with no issues I've had mine for about 8 years and of course lifetime warranty

I like your intro video!!

You don't have to chase down snapon. Call the headquarters and they will warranty it for you. Very nice people to deal with

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You found out why we nicknamed them "Snap-Off".. I've seen more broken Snap-Off tools than any other brand. Especially their sockets and electric tools. Their air hammers are a joke.

TEKTON is the best all factors considered

SnapOn shit is just ridiculously priced! Always!

Dude, you need to pick up a pair of impact sockets good video icon is the shit