Customer Reviews

Wiha Tools Screw Driver Set

5 star:		(48)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

These are exactly as advertised. Very high quality, very precise, German made screw drivers in a nice case.

If you do electronics work, or open computers, they are exactly what you want. Yep, they are more expensive than a cheap bag of screwdrivers from China, but they are far superior as well.

In this case, you get what you pay for, if not more.

All but one of the screwdrivers in the set I received are not aligned properly. On the smallest standard blade the edge is angled.
The case is nice but be aware that it is a tri fold case, you cannot roll it up and still use the velcro strip to secure it. This takes up more space that you would expect.
The handle material is very light and almost slick. There are molding sprues left on all of the handles.
The metal used seems to be very sturdy and more than adequate for most applications.

*UPDATE*

I sent my set back to amazon for replacement. My new set just got here and they are all mis-aligned.

I needed small screwdrivers for fixing my cameras and computers all the time. I've thrown away a good number of cheap to not so cheap makes. But the Wiha that I bought years ago are always the ones I find reliable and indestructible. This is especially important with the tiny ones. I finally decided that I needed a full set, and this fills my needs.

I'm a huge fan of tools with cases or pouches included. I hate my tools to be in a mess! This pouch is awesome.. it keeps everything so perfectly organized and protected from other stinky rusty tools!!

Positives:

Awesome Pouch! (nice material!)
Strong steel! (even the tiniest screw driver isn't flimsy what-so-ever)
Ascetically great looking!! (if you pay this much for tiny tools, they should look good!)
spinning base! (This can't be overlooked... the bearings inside the tools are smooth!! It helps a lot when you have to push down hard to get the tough screws out..)

Negatives:
Not many. All around a great high quality product! If i had to pick anything it would be the space between screwdriver slots. The bag could be a lot smaller to save some space in your tool chest.

This set simply performs!! I highly recommend this product to anyone, from the tiniest do-it-yourself handyman to a professional contractor. It performs great for daily needs and the high-quality of the tool with last in the high demands of contractors.

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I have been a tool and die maker for more years than I care to remember. These precision screwdrivers were a disappointment. Although the blades appear to be ground nicely, the handles DO NOT run concentric to the shafts. It's hard to believe these were made in Germany, a country with a reputation for quality.

Please see video.

I purchased these, too, due to the low pricing... but I should have known it was too good to be true. The quality was rubbish. I own a fair bit of Wiha tools and never, ever have I had this type of sub-par quality before.

I decided to contact Wiha directly, and they've stated that they've been having issues with Chinese knock-offs for the past few years at an ever increasing rate.

I would not recommend buying any Wiha tools that are an Amazon fulfillment order. Only buy from Amazon, if it's a non-fulfillment purchase.

"Sold by Micro-Tools and Fulfilled by Amazon"

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The Chinese have proven time-and-time again that they have zero respect for intellectual property rights. They're producing sub-par knock-offs of all the high-quality global manufacturers' products, at every chance they get.

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Note: Amazon gave me a full refund. Unlike the quality of these counterfeit Wihas, I couldn't be happier with Amazon; they're truly a first-rate enterprise.

Based on photos, product reviews, and the fact that German Engineering is top notch I ordered my first set of Wiha tools. First set as in more will follow, these are very well made screw drivers.

The caps spin nicely from light to heavy applied pressure. They turn just as easily under heavy pressure as with light which was a nice surprise.
The handles are light weight and made of what feels to be a very durable material. The information stamped on the handle is easy to read and appears to be quite durable, I doubt it will wear off even with heavy use.
The blades are well made and have a very light texture to them, giving them a very nice feel.
The tips are coated (can't recall specifics of coating) and under 20X magnification you can see just how precise the machine work is.
The screw drivers can be magnetized, I wish I had ordered the Wiha magnetizer/demagnetizer with this set.
The canvas pouch is well made and should last for many years. The canvas pouch I received has one flaw, it was sewn a little crooked on one corner, not that I care.

One question I had before I ordered this set was will the caps eventually fall off due to wear? I tried to pull the caps off a couple of mine just so I can tell you, don't worry about it, they will not come off.

High quality, German made (not Chinese) tools at a very fair price. I purchased these to open up my HP Mediasmart server for a memory upgrade, and the #00 philips fits just right. If you need a nice set of small drivers, just get 'em.

This set, while more expensive than common "dollar store" precision screwdriver sets you see all around, is not very expensive for a set of quality tools. The problem is that the set is a mix of both very nice and some misaligned screwdrivers. Of the 8 in my set, two (the Phillips #0 and #00) have misaligned shafts and do a wobbly "hula dance" when used. Others here have had similar problems. If all of the drivers were aligned properly, I'd have no problem giving 5 stars. The finish on the drivers themselves is very nice and the metal appears durable. The plastic on the handles feels a little cheap and has sloppy finishing (irregularities where the mold was injected) compared with older Wiha drivers I've used, but this is a minor point and they are still more than adequate.

I will contact Wiha to see about replacement and update the review.

UPDATE:
I sent the bad screwdrivers back directly to Wiha for replacement. The replacements are straight. From the number of complaints of bent screwdrivers here (including replacement sets), it looks like Amazon may have a bad batch. I have upgraded my rating to 4 stars because of the good customer service from Wiha, and the good quality of the replacement drivers. It would have been 5 stars if they were all good from the start.

These are very well made. They keep their edges, fit nicely in your hand, aren't heavy but are very durable, and have the nice rotating top. Made in Germany. At this price I can't see any reason to buy cheaper screwdrivers.