Normally if we heard about a tool set that promised 20 functions in one we’d be wary. Most of the time, a tool that can do that many things turns out not to do any of them very well. Specific exceptions include Swiss army knives and Gerber multitools, but they aren’t the only ones. For instance, we’re inclined to trust anything made by Klein Tools because it’s so beloved by tradespeople.
The Klein Tools 20-in-1 Impact Sockets and Screwdriver Set is on sale for $30 at Amazon, 25% off its normal $40 price tag. It contains the essential screwdriver and nut driving tools, a combination of versatility and durability that makes us confident that it can perform all 20 of those functions quite well.
Top SellerThe 20 tools are 13 screwdriver bits, six nut setter sizes, and a 1/4-inch bit holder. They can all be housed within a screwdriver handle that, cleverly, is as much a storage case for this set as it is a handle to rotate the other pieces. The screwdriver bits live inside the cushioned handle when not in use, while the sockets stack onto the shaft in any order you’d like. There are also power rare-earth magnets to retain bits and hex bolts within sockets. Everything, including the detachable shaft, is also impact rated, so you can put the pieces on an impact driver without worry if you need more torque that your hand can provide.
“I really like this tool,” one shopper wrote. “It provides quite a few bits and sockets that work great and are stored in a unique way.” The “small footprint with a quality tool” is also a big plus, particularly if you plan on stashing this set in a smaller tool box or bag.
Another customer pointed out that this is both “a great set of bits and sockets” and “a great companion to an impact driver.” It’s hard to think of another set that so nimbly straddles the line between hand tool and power tool. Plus, “it’s versatile enough to be your go-to tool for almost everything around the house.”
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The Klein Tools 20-in-1 Impact Sockets and Screwdriver Set is a uniquely wonderful tool set, something that’s just as useful for unscrewing an outlet cover by hand as it is sinking a lag bolt with an impact driver. If the glowing reviews weren’t enough to convince you, the chance to score this supremely versatile tool for just $30 should.
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Cameron LeBlanc
Commerce Writer, Autoblog