
Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 35 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this compact tool set for accessing tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas, with strong satisfaction for automotive, electronics, and home repair work. The thoughtful assortment of SAE, metric, security Torx, and spline drivers delivers professional-grade performance at fair value. Most reviewers consider it an excellent purchase. However, some report bit and socket retention issues, including components falling out or lacking magnetic grip, occasionally requiring tape or manual pressure. Despite these concerns, the majority find it a worthwhile investment for specialized tasks.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Nice and handy little kit
Would RecommendGreat little kit for hard to reach limited space use my only complaint would be it’s not magnetic and the bit falls out easily
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Kinda small, but good
Good product and packaging but definitely a lot smaller than you’d expect. Does the job though.
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Small ratchet set
Would RecommendGreat for in the car for a quick repairs
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Nice small set that can't hold bits in place
Would Not RecommendNice kit, but looks can be deceiving...beware, if you need to use a small bit in any area of your cars engine, the ratchet will not hold the bit in place and it will fall into the depths of the engine compartment , this pretty much makes the set useless.
Hi Hondaguy, thanks for writing in and sharing your thoughts! While the ratchet is not magnetic, it should have a detent feature that will keep the ...

Loews Kobalt brand.
It's a nice miniature set and useful.
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Not durable, hassle to warranty
Would Not RecommendThis is, at best, a light duty hobby tool only. It does not stand up to moderate household tasks. The ratchet teeth slip and can even break if any amount of real torque is applied. The bits are made of brittle metal and will snap if used to break free a stubborn fastener. Absolutely do not use for vehicle repair, even though the compact size is appealing for tight locations. The ratchet or bits will break with the forces required for working on vehicles. The only good thing about this set is the...
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Worth it
Would RecommendThis handy little set of tools is perfect for the odds and ins job.
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Hi Cleaner, thank you for your feedback and 5 stars!


Good For Driving Wood Screws.
Would RecommendGreat for removing or driving screws in limited access areas. I had two wall studs close together and needed to add blocking for a grab bar support on the other side of one of the studs. The ratchet provided enough leverage to drive the screws. I would not use the ratchet with the sockets to break the torque on bolts, it is not robust enough for that. Bought the kit just to get the ratchet. One of those "when you need it, you need it" tools.
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Works good
Would RecommendHelped me complete an awkward automotive repair. My only gripe is that I would have liked the handle to be a little longer or be able to purchase a longer handle with the correct size head for the T20 bit that I was using. I have other Kobalt products and trust the brand.
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Nothing here
Would RecommendVery handy. Only complaint is you almost need to hang on to bits and/or sockets or they fall out. It would be nice if they were magnetic.
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good quality
Would Recommendfits in small places
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Awesome despite one major flaw.
Would RecommendI haven't tried the others, but this looked better than the Stanley or Geartrade set also available here. I like the selection of bits and sockets as well as the compact wrench. The box also seems pretty sturdy and everything fits tightly and not likely to fall out even with the lid open. What I had trouble with is that the 5/16 hex adapter to the 1/4 square sockets was too a bit small and kept falling out of the wrench. I almost lost the adapter and a socket in a pile of leaves at dusk. The 5/1...
Handy accessory!
It was useful to work in an unusual angle we had to work with.
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Perfect for glove box.
Would RecommendGreat quality and handy in small places. Ratcheting is perfect
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I like the kit, the warranty is bunk.
Would Not RecommendI like the ratchet and the organizer but my ratchet broke and my local Lowe's wouldn't exchange it. Also the 5/16" hex to 1/4" square adapter doesn't fit in the wrench very tight so it slips out a lot. ideally this tool would be 1/4" hex + 1/4" square drive instead of 1/4" hex + 5/16" hex drive
Hi BeamerFixer, the set is covered under Kobalt's lifetime guarantee and can indeed be exchanged at your local store if they have inventory. Ple...

Good item
Would RecommendThis is a decent set but will not fit in very tight spaces. Good for small spaces but not for very tight spaces.
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Hi Todd, although the ratchet is not magnetized, it should have a ball detent to help hold the bits in place. If you aren't able to get the bits...