Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 297 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the tools for solid construction, durability, and reliable performance, with ratchets feeling strong and sockets well-finished. Most appreciate the comprehensive assortment including SAE and metric sizes, deep-well sockets, screwdriver bits, and wrenches, calling them ideal for home repairs and DIY projects. However, many criticize the storage case, reporting that sockets dislodge during use, jamming drawers and making them difficult to open. Reviewers describe the case as cheaply made with flimsy plastic and poor internal holders. A few mention missing components or isolated mechanical issues. Despite case concerns, most customers find the core tools excellent value and recommend them.
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The top drawer wouldn’t open. Shouldn’t have been a problem, but the top Tray can’t be removed. Took at least 30 minutes with a needle nose vice grip and screwdrivers to finally get all of the misplaced sockets out of the way.
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Organization!
Would RecommendNo more searching thru tool box drawers. A place for everything with convenient access (as long as I return the tools properly).
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Good set to have for any home mechanic
Would RecommendI don’t have any issues with the set at all. This is my second set and I love how comfortable the tools feel in my hands. Easy to handle and almost everything you can use.
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Great Product
Would RecommendGreat wrenches at a great price. Could not be happier.
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Would Recommend👌🏾
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Worth it
The case is a bit flimsy and can get stuck. Fulfills all my needs otherwise.
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Great tools for the money
Would RecommendJust great tools
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fast and easy ordering and pick up
Price
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Tools
Would RecommendGreat set for the price
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The Tools a great, the case infuriating
Would Not RecommendThe tools themselves are good quality, but the case is disappointing. The sockets don’t stay securely in their designated spots — they constantly pop out, which caused the drawer to jam and now it won’t open. Transporting it is nearly impossible since the sockets scatter everywhere. I’ve bought many Kobalt tools over the years and have always been pleased with their performance, but this set leaves me questioning future Kobalt purchases. I plan to contact customer support to see if they can help...
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Great product for a great price.
Would RecommendGreat product for a great price. Fits perfectly in my truck under the rear seat.
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267 piece tool set
Would RecommendVery nice tool set. It is a bit hard to read sizes on the the sockets. Otherwise very nice set.
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It's just ok
Would Not RecommendIt's just ok.
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Lifetime guaranty!!!!
Would RecommendHandy set..
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I have used kobalt hand tools for several years an
Have not used them yet but i do have a smaller set and have not have any complaints that is why I bought the bigger set
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