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"Snap On" tools are the best IMO. For me Snap On represents the best of American manufacturing.

If I need a new tool I always look at Snap On first. (but that doesn't mean I always buy Snap On)

I was sold long ago... I bought some cheap tools and soon regretted it. I asked a mechanic friend what I should buy and he said "if you can afford it buy Snap On". So I bit the bullet and spent about $500 on a few spanners, sockets & a ratchet handle. I only bought the sizes that I'd actually use instead of a whole set. At the time I was restoring a Fiat 500. That car is mostly held together with 10, 13 & 17 mm fasteners so that' what I bought!

Since then I have never regretted the extra money I have spent on tools.
My ex wife didn't understand but it's been more than 30 years and I still have and use the original Snap On tools I bought for that Fiat.