PB Swiss Tools PB 8510.R-100

After 40 years as a aircraft mechanic I finally found a ratcheting screwdriver that i like. There is no play in the mechanism and nothing rattles or is loose. Takes standard 1/4 bits and we all have a pile of those.

Arrived in a torn Amazon shipping envelope the driver was protected in a plastic bag labeled PB 8510.R-100 But my surprise it was the new model PB 38510.R-100 A $95.00 list tool for a faction of that price? what's not to like. This new model performed exceptionally well Couldn't find any reason to return it. The new grip feels a little more comfortable in the plam of your hand with the same non-slip grip preformed well. PB Swiss tools high quality and Warranty as said what not to like. Respecfully Steve Allyn

This screwdriver is top notch quality. Though it needs bits, it works like a champ. The ratcheting action is far better than anything I've tried up until now, hands down. The price may seem high, but this tool will last forever, and will pay itself off in no time. The grip is great too, which is most important to me. You dont have to take my word for it though, buy one for yourself and see!

Really impressed with PB Swiss quality. This feels great in the hand. The ratcheting movement is like a swiss watch. There is no play or wobble, just precise action in the ratcheting motion. I did not account for the size - it's a bit larger than I expected, but was so impressed I bought the next size down as well. Will ultimately add the ratcheting stubby and perhaps try the PB Swiss bits. Super product!

Well, if anybody uses German tools, you may know that some brands are fantastic for precision. The Swiss up the game with their entry and this PB Swiss Twister is a model of near perfection. This is a heavy ratcheted screwdriver. But the handle this company uses is probably the best material I have ever felt for a hand tool. It feels weird stating that, but check reviews and allot of users comment on this feature. The mechanism on this ratchet is seriously heavy duty. Maybe even overkill. I can see something like a high torque ratchet using something of this quality. But, I suppose this is in part, how PB Swiss forged their reputation. The action is smooth on this and overall feel in hand is unlike anything else I have. It’s ridiculously priced, but just once, I had to know. Unfortunately it made me empty my pockets further as now I wish all my drivers were like this. I added the smaller version and the T-bar to my collection. I’ll never use any of my old ones again unless I have no option. Also, the magnet on this is super strong to hold bits. Really strong. Anyways, last thing I want to point out, buying PB Swiss in Canada is awful. Very hard to find. So there are a couple of sellers on Amazon. But, I don’t know if they buy seconds, overstocks or what have you. Mine arrived in a simple plastic baggie. No retail packaging whatsoever. Another OB Swiss item from a different seller, same thing. I have seen videos that show PB Swiss does have decent retail packaging. But between Switzerland, the seller’s home country and Canada, somewhere the packaging vanishes. The item I got appears new as there isn’t a mark on the handle. But, the metal kind of seems oxidized. I think. Maybe it’s been sitting around a while? I don’t know, it is hard to tell, but I can’t say the metal shaft appears flawless and perfectly shiny when examined closely under a light. Anyways, if your thinking of buying this as a gift, I wanted you to know. You’ll need your own fancy gift box. This doesn’t come well presented. But, to conclude, this is still the best ratcheted screwdriver I’ve ever used. In this case, even without nice packaging, you get more quality for your money. Recommended.

Best ratchet screwdriver money can buy. Puts my standard Snap-On to shame. You will be happy.

The fit and finish is excellent. The ratcheting mechanism is the best I have ever seen on this type of hand tool. The magnet in the tip is very strong. The sanoprene (sp?) grip material is different than anything I have ever had. I really like how grippy it feels, I’m just not sure how well the grip will hold up over time. Really excellent, highly recommend.

Great screwdriver, the best feeling screwdriver I have ever used, or even touches. Very high quality and ratchet strength. Received as thoughtful gift, only problem is that I feel guilty using this screwdriver that costs 7x more expensive than my second favorite... :)

Amazing tool, love it. Just a shame that the price is so high. And if I was to pick on anything, its the fact that sometimes on full lock it will have a slight gear skip on one tooth. I believe its due to the internal mechanism design, and at which point you lock the ratchet mechanism that causes this minor issue.

Extrem hochwertiger Schraubendreher wie von PB Swiss Tools gewohnt. Habe ihn mir eingebildet und gekauft. Kein Schnäppchen. Würde mir für meine Zwecke beim nächsten mal den kurzen kaufen da ich öfters schon Platzprobleme beim schrauben bekommen habe. Ratschenfunktion funktioniert sehr gut jedoch bin ich der Meinung, dass diese eigentlich überflüssig ist. Nice to have.

Boa chave, só que é famosa pela durabilidade e por não apresentar folgas na catraca ou quase nenhuma, mas na minha tinha uma folga considerável, o que me fez devolver o chave. Na minha opinião, não vale a que custa.

A well made but expensive Swiss tool. Onboard bit storage would have been nice for convenience. The handle has the unique DB Swiss soft rubber grip which I like. The ratchet mechanism is very good, but does skip a tooth sometimes probably due to the gear pitch. The shaft feels sturdy with minimal wobble. Bit magnet is strong. If you're a keen tool enthusiast I would recommend it, however the price is about 25% too high imho. DB Swiss also makes a shorter shaft version as well.Unfortunately the tool I got appears to be a repack with some light dirt on the handle and a tiny gouge which I decided to live with rather than return. Probably wouldn't purchase from this particular seller again.

Very sturdy, nice feel in the hand, centre lock has no side wards play if engaged properly