ANEX Ratcheting Screwdriver Ball Handle, Japanese Heavy Duty Magnetic Bit Set (Phillips+2, Flat Head-6), Quick Ball Grip 72 Gear Ratchet Screwdriver, Made in JAPAN

I’ve not liked ratcheting screwdrivers in the past because of the play that I thought were inherent in the ratcheting mechanism but this one really surprised me. There is no play in any position/direction whether tightening, lock-out or loosening; feels like a dedicated fixed shank driver. The handle looked plasticky in the picture but in person it feels very solid and well made including the ratchet switch. Rubber over-molding is comfortable and grippy. The ball-end of the tool fits comfortably in the ball of your palm and allows for applying a lot of pressure without hurting your hand, and the screwdriver can be turned easily using the finger tips. The 72-tooth ratcheting mechanism is very smooth and feels very high quality. The handle can accept hex shank of any brand so if you already have some other brands like a non-ratcheting Klein socket shanks you can use those shanks in this Anex as a ratcheting driver. The price is a bargain considering how well made and versatile the product is. There’s nothing to not like about this tool.

I was in the market for a ratcheting ball grip style screwdriver because I hate money and was bored.originally intended to buy the vessel, but discovered the anex brand on Amazon. I’m not sure why but I erroneously believed it to be the size of a turkey baster, so I put one in my photo for a size comparison. Imagine my surprise when I saw just how small this is.This is an absolute pleasure to use. The flip bit comes with the most common size fasteners encountered in a household setting (PH2 and 6) and are magnetized. It also accepts 3, 6, and 12” bit drivers with no problem, and unlike the vessel ratcheting drivers, you retain the rubberized shank that allows you to turn the driver with your finger tips while you palm the driver for delicate work. In other words, in the Vessel the actual ratcheting mechanism is within the stubby portion, rather than the shank. The shank is the interchangeable Philip/flat bit. The Anex is an absolute joy to use for household tasks.The key feature that sold me on the Anex vs Vessel was seeing that Anex looks like it has a more 'protected' direction toggle than the vessel which I many people have said gets toggle while in use accidentally and change the direction that it's ratcheting.The toggle is also directional (if you flip the toggle clock wise, the screwdriver torques clockwise) which is surprisingly sometimes hard to find. Still same quality as vessel, feels solid. Jis style.Currently it’s priced $20. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy this again. Great ergonomics, good feeling weight and balance in the hands. Absolutely no play with the bit inserted. A fantastic driving experienceupdate august 2024. this screwdriver is still my favorite tool to reach for and made assembling Ikea furniture an absolute breeze, which is notorious for requiring hand tools to assemble in order to avoid damaging fragile wood. I still find this driver as my go to for around the house tasks and would purchase a second one to have at my parents house to always have it available for use

Love this screwdriver. Smooth and effective. The tip grips the screw extremely well and the handle fits my hand perfectly, combined with the ratchet feature, makes this my go to driver now. I have a vessel ratchet screwdriver but it doesn’t take my bit like the Anex. You have to use the stubby and it has a good deal of play with longer bits. Buy this item. You won’t be disappointed!

This is the best ratcheting screwdriver I've found that withstands daily use. I have not "accidentally" switched directions using this screwdriver. It works and works well. It is a daily used product

When I felt the heft of this screwdriver I knew right away that I'd like it....It's sturdy, ergonomic and very simple to operate. The magnetic bit works very well for pulling fasteners from tight spaces. It operates smoothly with audible clicks. The screwdriver can handle some pretty decent torque too. Order a variety of long 1/4 bits if you want something other than the screwdriver bit.

Comfortable ball handle; Small size is great for my baby hands, and it makes it easy to quickly spin the neck of the screwdriver with your fingers while applying pressure, which synergizes well with the ratchet. Unfortunately, you can expect to do that quite a bit; The ratchet has quite a bit of teeth and runs smoothly, but there's so much friction and backdrag on the mechanism that you won't get more than a few turns of the ratchet on any screws with clean threads.The friction fit bit holder holds the bits very solidly; I'd have no worry of the bits falling out with it in a side pouch, and the included bit is also pretty solid. (First time I've seen a key-stone style slotted bit) But for use as a ratcheting screwdriver, other options are better.It was only 11$, though, so I can't complain too much.

I knew it was useful and ergonomic out of the box. But I wanted to use it a while before reviewing. If it didn't hold up, wouldn't matter how great the design is.Happy to say after several months of daily on the job use it's still working like new. I also have the very similar Vessel brand but I don't like how it changes gears, the thin ring selector is kind of awkward compared to this Anex. The Anex is much easier to see at a glance which direction is engaged. Never have I accidentally changed gear, which happened all the time with the Vessel. Also the bit fits very snug with no rattle.The best hidden feature is using it not so much as a back and forth ratchet, but holding the ball firmly with one hand while turning the lower part with other hand. This allows a steady grip while still turning quickly (until it gets more than finger tight, then use as typical rachet)So I highly recommend this one.Con: you can't go back to non-ratchet screwdrivers after getting used to it :)