I’ve always had my suspicions they were selling similar/same products. Thanks for the video!

Welcome back! I appreciated all the tool set reviews you did last year so I could make an educated buy.

Your tool set reviews convinced me to look into Tekton. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank you for the knowledge.

No need to apologize for taking time away. Great video as always.

welcome back, was wondering what happened good to know you’re okay 👍

Hey man glad to see you're back.

Welcome back. They look super similar. Most likely when Tekton ending their agreement with that OEM, Neiko picked up the ball.

Great videos, Thanks for your honest opinion of tools. Straight up, and honest!!! My tools are always on the move! Off road mainly.

Those are the old Tekton impacts. The newer items are roll stamped and laser etched. The higher price pays for Tekton’s awesome warranty

@projectkarr

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You’re correct. I have their 1/2” impact metric master set and the new finish and markings are much nicer than these older ones.

Welcome back! Do not apologize. Family and health are important.

When was that Tekton set manufactured?Just from the cases alone you can see Tekton has been stepping it up with all of their products. Actual hinges and quality locking latches in all sets nowadays.

Welcome back

Thank you for the great info. keep the family 1st.

Welcome back! Take care of what's important youtube isn't going anywhere. lol I'm a big fan of Tekton. I am buying more and more tools from them. I used to buy a lot of SK, but as a diy guy, I couldn't justify spending all of that money on their tools. I don't own anything from Neiko, so I don't know too much about them

Can't rebrand something you don't make. You can find many identical products as "Tekton" branded products, usually much cheaper by other labels. With Tekton you pay a premium for the warranty and shipping charges built in.

Hello Project Karr I just found your channel and subscribed. I agree with you about the Tekton and Neico tools look very similar. I don't own either of them currently. But I am researching for my next tool purchase. Most of tools are old school Craftsman. And I will need to upgrade my replacements. My trade is Aviation Maintenance. So my hardware is all SAE/Standard and for the most part twelve points. Having said that, I do have some six points hardware. I am looking forward to seeing more of your content. Again thank you 😊

@projectkarr

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Hey appreciate the sub. The old school craftsman are what I used my entire life until I outgrew them. Tekton does offer master sets in just SAE and also you can choose either 6 point or 12 point which might be a great option for you. That way you aren’t paying for tools you don’t need. Most other sets offer a random assortment of 6 and 12 point.

@georgeferlazzo7936

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@@projectkarr Hello again Project Karr and thank you for the quick response. I've only been on KZread maybe a little over a year. During my periods of unemployment is when I usually have the time to upgrade. Again thank you for the Tekton information. I will be giving them a look. Thank you again

Nice find!

My opinion. I have noticed my tekton sockets and snap on sockets (impacts) DO wear out at almost the same rate. These sockets are of course soft and will start to bow out and warp and they need to be trashed. Two other things. Sent pics of my tekton sockets and got them later that week. Snap on man refused to warrant my sockets because it was all normal wear or whatever. Love snap on because there American made. But there prices and everytbing else it’s no wonder tekton and icon tools are taking over the newer generations tool boxes.

@projectkarr

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I’ve definitely heard mixed experiences with snap on warranty. When it comes to Tekton, I don’t think I’ve heard a negative warranty experience yet other than having to wait a couple days for the replacement. I have backups of almost everything so that’s really not a concern of mine.

I have that same Tekton set that I got in 2019 for $59.84 and was my most commonly used set for awhile.. It covers most of the common sizes (I really like that they include an SAE equivalent marking on some of them!) but the skips and the fact that I sometimes need a thin-wall socket (e.g. 21mm thin wall for Toyotas, or smaller 3/8" drive 21mm) meant I had to buy more sets as I got into more projects that I didn't anticipate would need some rarer sizes at the time. Picking a large new set was AGONIZING, as there is no perfect set that includes everything.😆 Tekton needs to make a large, complete mechanic set to soothe our souls! 😃

@projectkarr

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Ya it’s definitely a great set for basic tasks but once you dive deep into a project you can start to see the shortcomings. That’s why it’s in my truck toolbox. If I have to go that far, I’m probably calling a tow truck haha. Tekton does sell “mechanics sets” but they are just all of their different sets and with a very high price tag. Would be nice to see something in the $300-$400 range but I doubt that will happen.

I have impact sockets from Tekton, Craftsmam Tiawan made, Kobalt, and Pittsburgh Pro, and I'm 99.9% sure they are all the same sockets.

Missed ya

I've had the Neiko set for me and used on my Raptor with zero issues. I have an entirely metric deep set, might be an older version.

@garyvisser8987

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That's what you get for driving a Ford!!! Just kidding if you are trailing you will wrench on them all. Raptors are bad ass rides btw!!!

Family first my man! 💯.

No apologies needed, you need to focus on important stuff

Great video. Have you tried King Tony tools?

@projectkarr

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I haven’t but I will look into those!

Project Karr.. If Tekton doesn't manufacture them they are not a Tekton rebrand but rather Neiko had the same manufacturer that makes the Tekton set, make theirs.

Probably... I know for a fact that some Tekton and Pittsburgh Pro are sourced from the same place...doesn't necessarily make it bad...some stuff is good, some stuff is junk... that's any brand

@projectkarr

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Agreed. I have a video of the Tekton combination wrenches and I compared them to the Pittsburgh pro showing that they were basically the exact same wrench.

@garyvisser8987

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And you must remember ALL impact sockets are manufactured to the same minimum specs. Yes some do last longer than others but they all must meet the minimum standard .

Totally understand the having a really young daughter..I have a autistic 11 1/2 years old son who is also susceptible to occasional epileptic seizures and I am a full custodial single father so..

👍

Even if they are from the same manufacturer, I wouldn't buy Neiko since they don't offer a lifetime warranty. Tekton is so ridiculously hassle free...it's awesome.

🛠😎🛠😎

Glad to know they are Cr-v

Tekton is amazing

Family first buddy

Not the nicest kit, i like complete kits in 1/2 3/8 sizes

I've had tekton bits and neiko bits. NEIKO WAS HORRIBLE. TEKTON STILL ALIVE 3 YEARS LATER. They not from the same factory, they used the same tools to make the tools... but they are not the same factory. Tools are used to make tools. Better people make better tools with those same tools.