Wera Zyklop Pocket : Review 

Glad you like it. It definitely has some pros to it and I have found it useful as a day to day carry. 👍🏻

It is compact. It may work really well for some of those applications. Another option might be a flexible shaft screw driver from a good brand. 👍🏻

Glad it is working for you. I have lately not been using it much, the lack of locking on the sockets and extension are not ideal for me. I think Wera got really close on this one and just missed it. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍🏻

Glad it was helpful. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting

I admit that it is hard to always remember the V but I do my best. 😁 I will definitely be looking up the Zyklop pronunciation, you have piqued my curiosity. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting. Let us know if you get one of the Zyklop pockets and what you think of it.

You may be correct, and for some people the magnet is just fine. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Yeah that is certainly a possibility, one I have considered exploring. It is a decent tool but isn’t the right fit for me. But it would be interesting to play with a version with the swapped head. 👍🏻

Yes, I think Wera could certainly make this happen. I like some aspects of this tool but have since moved on from it due to the magnetic bit holder not being strong enough. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I agree, the Zyklop Pocket is a great compact multipurpose tool. It does a variety of things well and nothing perfect. 👍🏻

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I agree, the Zyklop Pocket is a great compact multipurpose tool. It does a variety of things well and nothing perfect. 👍🏻

Thanks for sharing. It is impressive how much you can get done with just a couple of these tools. Lots of versatility. 👍🏻

What u use the 13, 17 and 19mm for? Automotive?

Sorry to hear that. Depending on where it was purchased, you may want to start there. Wera should take care of that. The magnet hasn't been an issue for me yet, I haven't had a bit or socket stick behind. But my preference would have been a locking bit holder. Especially if working in tight locations. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting.

I hear ya. I feel like Wera was so close and just missed it with a couple of details. Maybe they will do a gen 2 and get it then. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching.

I have one and I use it all the time, but not being able to lock the ratchet is the ONE thing that drives me crazy. I'm was watching this video hoping there was a lock and I just missed it.

The tool check plus would give you everything you would need in terms of bits plus extra. If you would like something compact that is designed for bikes, that would be easy to take along on rides even, then maybe you could check out the PB Swiss Bike Tool (PB 470). That might be a great option for you as well. 👍🏻

Good to know, thanks for sharing. 👍🏻 Is it legal though to use a Wiha adapter on a Wera product?🤔😂

@@garnerreviews just hide it when the tool-police comes over, worth the crime 😛

@@dennisfabian2570 😂😂

That would be great, kind of surprised that Wera didn’t do that no that you mention it. 👍🏻 Thanks for commenting and watching.

If I am understanding your question correctly, you are asking if this will replace a ratchet and a screwdriver. It would to some extent. I am positive that even in a DIY setting you will find situations where a ratchet would be better or a screwdriver. That isn’t to say that this isn’t useful, but I wouldn’t necessarily think of it as a true replacement for both tools. 👍🏻 Hope that helps and thanks for watching.

I agree that the thin walls may have been part of the issue with the locking mechanism. But one would think that if the locking was top priority, then they could have worked out some solution. Easy for me to say though. And so far the magnets have been sufficient for me but for some people and some tasks it is a no-go. Thanks for commenting and watching. 👍🏻

@@garnerreviews There's a definite benefit to mechanical lockout but there's no space to do it in. You'd weaken the thin walled shaft whatever you'll do. Even if you go the route of fancy sleeve pulling out of the base to push some detent into the socket and some shaft that would come out of the base to push from the socket to the outside. Even in that rube Goldberg style of actuation you'd weaken already thin walls. Even if you do tolerance tight so that the sleeve/shaft would be fairly tight you still can't count on it when it comes to thin wall stress. Because it's still would be a loose tolerance as it has to remain movable

@@Przemo-c I hear ya on the issues. I am thinking maybe the two in one ratchet head doesn't work well at this size and perhaps they do a regular socket head with a bit adapter. Thoughts?

@@garnerreviews Sure, that's one way to go but I actually like the ability not to play around with adapters and having both. Not sure what's more important to me. The locking mechanism or not needing adapters in such a tool. The only thing that actually bothers me is lack of locking direction of the ratchet. Also most of my sockets are 1/4 not 3/8 then again not that big of an issue with more of an carry only this tool type of usage.

That is definitely an issue that I mentioned in my review. 👍🏻 Wera missed that and I think may have turned off a decent group of people from purchasing it.

I think that was a smart decision. I still like this tool but I don't think it is worth what they are currently asking for it. If you want a ratcheting screwdriver there are some great options from companies like PB Swiss, Hazet, Vessel among others. 👍🏻

I completely understand. It isn't my preferance but the good news is that I haven't had a bit or socket come off yet. So far it has held everything fine. But again I really would like the security of a locking bit holder, especially in tight working situations where it would be a nightmare to retrieve a bit or socket. Have you looked at my review of the Felo Ergonic K? Maybe that one would work for you. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting.

Try it with an extension and a heavy socket under a sink lol. It saves trips back to the truck. Thats what it does for me. Its definitely a spoil yourself purchase. The quality is consistent with the price

It is certainly handy and can help you out of jams. 👍🏻

@@1973noxqses EDC, not toolbox, seen people not capable (?) of matching the hole in the socket with the detend ball….

I hear ya, I feel that this should probably be in the sub 100 dollar range. More like $80 or so. Not a bad tool but you can get some nice kits even from Wera for around this cost or a little more. What kits do you like that you carry edc? Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏻

i agree, it's been in my cart on amazon and the price prevents me from pulling the trigger...

Now down to < $89

@@fransiscoscaramanga674 It is definitely on the pricey side. Hopefully you can find it on sale soon. 👍🏻

@@allenkream6565 That is a much better price point.

Yeah it is a real bummer. I am going to have and updated video in the near future going over some of these things as I have found myself using this tool less and less. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍🏻

Glad this was helpful, let us know what you think of the 838. 👍🏻

I like this tool but I tend to agree with you. While it is useful I'm hesitate lately to recommend it at its current price point.

So it is a 1/4” drive bit holder built into a 3/8” socket drive. So you would need 3/8” sockets for this tool. 👍🏻

@@garnerreviews oh sweet, u think I'll grab a Nirmal 3/8 zyklops first