Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 229 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case
Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.
What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the comprehensive tool selection, highlighting SAE and metric sockets, color-coded markings, and solid chrome-plated construction with a crisp, reliable ratchet. Most find it an excellent value for DIY and automotive work. However, a dominant complaint centers on the toolbox design—drawers slide uncontrollably, fail to support weight, and the case frequently falls apart or breaks upon unboxing. Many explicitly state the tools are excellent but the storage case is severely flawed. A few note missing extensions or marking wear, though these concerns pale against widespread toolbox dissatisfaction. Overall, reviewers recommend the tools despite the problematic case.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Missed it by a mile!
They advertise that the sliding draws lock in position (not) and the 2nd problem is compounded by the first problem, the sockets just sit in there assigned holders not snap in! When the draw slide out , the sockets also fall out! Usually onto the floor! Kind of an epic fail if you ask me! I also have the older design tool kit and at least everything snaps into place... just not the draws!
From 227 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Verified Purchaser
Nice starter set
it's a perfect 1/4" drive socket set. My only complaint is the ratchet was built with a plastic directional switch. I was shocked when mine broke and now is useless. I'm pretty sure these come with a life time guarantee so I'll be happy once it's replaced. I'll update my review when I see if they honor it.
From 29 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case
Hi Sonny, thank you for the feedback. When you go to exchange the ratchet, please reference item # 2884727. That is the current 1/4DR ratchet you w... Read More
Great Set
Would Recommend[Employee of lowes]
From 227 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Verified Purchaser Lowe's Employee
Hi Jet, thanks for the 5-star rating!
Returned-duplicate gift-great Customer Service
Would RecommendGreat tool set
From 227 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Verified Purchaser
Hi Happy, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and the positive feedback!
Great price for a new home owner
Great price for a new home owner
From 227 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Verified Purchaser
Hi Alex, thanks for your positive feedback!
Drawers are difficult to use
Would Not Recommendprice
From 227 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Verified Purchaser
Hi Sgmbill, thanks Hi Krash, thank you for taking the time to leave a review - we appreciate your feedback! Applying a silicone-based spray to the d... Read More
Great value
Would RecommendGreat value! Nice assortment.
From 227 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Verified Purchaser
Hi Beretta, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate it.
Awesome value!
Would RecommendExtremely hign value and quality for the money spent
From 227 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Verified Purchaser
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate the feedback!
My set missing a socket, replacement dn’t fit
Would RecommendThe pieces come in bags and you have to organize them into their nesting spots. So if you are replacing a disorganized set, the only benefit is that they’re clean.
From 227 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Verified Purchaser
Hello, please call our customer service team to replace the missing component at 888-3KOBALT (356-2258). Choose your language option, then Option 2 a... Read More
Love the tools, hate the box
Would Not RecommendThis box is a joke. The drawers are hard to slide in and out, which makes the sockets jump out of their holders. The slightest bump also does this because they are not held in very well in the first place. I pulled one drawer out and it got stuck, had to give it a little more pull and dumped the whole thing on the ground. I then promptly kicked the box to the curb and will never buy another one without opening it in the store first.
Hi Nick, thank you for your feedback. The drawer situation can be remedied by applying a silicon-based spray to the edges.
great tools - horrible box, just like my last set.
Would Not RecommendIt took me about 30 minutes this time to put all the sockets back in the drawers after they all fell to the ground, scattering my sockets everywhere. I thought the drawers were locking closed when the handle was up, like when you are carrying it, but NO. What a mess.
Hi toolguy, definitely inconvenient! Please accept our apologies. We are unable to provide a new case however, the set is covered by Kobalt's l... Read More
Great beginner tool set
Would RecommendSeem like high quality tools, I like how organized it keeps everything.
From 227 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Verified PurchaserIncentivized
Hi Twik, thanks for your feedback and continued support of the Kobalt brand!
Good product trainable price
Would RecommendVery good tool recommendations to have for any kind work
From 50 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Verified Purchaser
Great price
Has what i needed
From 257 -Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Verified Purchaser
Hi Lance, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on our mechanics tool set. It has been passed on to our product development team for rev... Read More