Wera 051024 Kraftform Kompakt 25 Pouch Set, Flat

I usually don't use these types of screwdrivers. I have a professional set of Klein screwdrivers that I love. I bought this because I wanted the extension to use in my impact driver and the additional cost of buying the entire screwdriver instead of just the extension was attractive. It works really well and exactly the way it was designed. There is one huge positive that I want to mention. I generally hate using slotted screwdrivers because they always slip off the screws in any application. From time to time I need to replace electrical cover plates and it is such a pain. I did a comparison with my small Klien flat blade screwdriver and the Wera. The Wera has the Rapidaptor bit holder with a ring at the end that spins so you can hold it in place while turning. I was amazed at how well I was able to keep the flat bit on the screw while loosening or tightening cover plates. When I switched to the traditional screwdriver, it slid all over the place and was much more difficult to keep centered on the screw. I was also concerned about working in small spaces because of the size of the Rapidaptor. Don't get me wrong, the Rapidaptor is quite small for a bit adapter of this type. I found the tightest place I could find in my house which was the screws on a deadbolt as there was not much room between the screws and the deadbolt knob. It was close but it fit fine without rubbing on the knob. I also bought a 10 pack of Wera 3.5" Phillips bits that I can attach to this screwdriver in the event I need to get into an even tighter space. But, I'm not planning to use this as my go to screwdriver. I'm going to stick with the Kleins for most jobs. But this is just a handy little tool to have around. There are two minor negatives to mention but I believe they are expected from this type of device so I don't think it should take away from the 5 star rating. The first thing is because it is a multipart screwdriver, the connection between the handle and the shaft has the slightest amount of play which causes the shaft to wiggle a bit. Not to the point that it takes away from the function at all, it just feels less secure than a solid traditional screwdriver. But again, that is to be expected from this type of device. Another thing that happened is that one of the bits fell out of the storage area in the handle when I opened it. I snapped it back into place and it seemed to snap in firmly so maybe it was just a little loose from the factor or shipping. All and all this is a great product with a really cool design and features. Update: I still think this is a 5 star tool but I sold it to a friend who loved it. I found myself continually using my Klein Heavy Duty Multi-Bit screwdriver. There are a couple of things about the Klein that work better for me. First, it feels more solid as the Wera has a slight wobble. I feel that these two screwdrivers are for different purposes though. The Wera is more of a compact travel tool and it is great for that purpose. I can use the Klein every day and it feels solid. Another thing about he Klein is that all of the tips are in the blade of the screwdriver, not the handle. When I want to go from phillips to slotted all I need to do is pull out the blade, flip it over and put it back in. The Wera takes a little more time to switch bits. The last thing is that I prefer the traditional grip of the Klein more than the unique grip of the Wera. The Wera is not bad but I just prefer the Klein type grip. Also, the Klein contains 3 nut drivers built into the blade. For all around day to day use in a professional environment, the Klein is better for me. For mobility as a travel screwdriver for a car or boat, the Wera is great. The Klein is also about half the price of the Wera. But, you can use any 1" hex tip with the Wera. Not so with the Klein. They are both good, just different. On another note, I'm planning to buy a set of Wiha insulated slim screwdrivers. I'm choosing Wiha over Wera because of the handle. I think I will like the smoother handle of the Wiha better than the Wera. Both are ergonomic but the Wiha is smoother and rounder. I've held them both and the Wiha feel more comfortable to me. Many people love Wera and I think they are 5 star tools.

I purchased this screwdriver along with the Wera 838 RA-R M ratcheting screwdriver. I prefer the larger handle size of this KK25 model. The larger grip has a more positive feel in the hands. This screwdriver is available with different bits in the internal holder which gives it a different part number. The Rapidaptor extension telescopes out when the green ring is pulled backwards toward the handle. It can also be removed by holding the ring and pulling it out. It requires a firmer pull backwards on the ring to push the extension back inside the handle. It can be used in the in or out position. The bit holding tip is fitted with a magnet to hold screws to the tip. The bit is ejected with a simple pull of the green and black grip at the tip of the extension. The tip remains in the out position until a new bit is inserted and it automatically locks the bit in place. While the pouch is nicely made, I doubt that I will ever use it. I'm more likely to use a larger tool pouch to carry this and other tools. I ordered other Rapidaptors in various lengths to fit this and 838 model with smaller handle. Time will tell if this ends up replacing my Snap-On ratcheting screwdriver as my go-to.

I'm the kind of person that would rather have a few good screwdrivers instead of a lot junky, cheap ones and this fits the bill. This is great for throwing in the car, truck, or desk drawer for when you need that quick screwdriver for different screws. It has a unique spring loaded shaft and the bits lock in so they won't fall out. The only problem I would see is if your screw is recessed in a well, the lock would not fit the well. It is a little expensive but it is a quality multibit so it covers a lot of different screwdrivers in a very compact form factor.

Best screwdriver ever. So versatile with the retracting shaft and storage in the handle. All bits included are commonly used. Handle is very comfortable. Build quality is rock solid. The case is surprisingly very high quality as well.

So sad 😞 … purchased from Amazon July 2020. Used on a daily basis since, as my main screwdriver. Used with every 1/4 hex bit in my arsenal as well as the 6 bits stored in the handle, the “rapidaptor” is one of the best inventions since sliced bread. After 3+ years of intense use, it unexpectedly gave up the ghost today (01/23/2024, R.I.P.) using a 4mm Wera hex bit to remove 6 gauge wires from a contactor. Very disappointed in it’s construction as the main torque bearing part of the screwdriver is 100% plastic. Very strong plastic considering what I’ve asked it to do through the years. Bit storage in the pop out handle is implemented like none other. Never had a loose bit when it popped out, never lost a bit. 👍 Wera makes outstanding tools. On the fence on whether to replace it now that I know what it’s made of. At least now I have a 3” “rapidaptor” and 6 excellent bits to use with my other Wera, Wiha and Klein tools as well as my Milwaukee electric screwdriver. Never broken a Wera bit in my 5+ years of use. (Broken plenty of Wiha and Milwaukee bits though) Overall an outstanding purchase and the screwdriver has made me lots of $$$. Just remember, the most important part of the screwdriver, transferring torque from the handle to the bit is made of 100% plastic.

On sale, this is an excellent all in one tool, essentially costing a few bucks more than just buying the bayonet but including a handle and bits. Wera's handles are a love it or hate it proposition, but it's well made with what looks like a nylon material with overmoulded rubber, well balanced in the hand for both claw grips and palm grips, with weight slightly biased forward when bayonet is released. Pressing a button on the base of the tool extends the bit-holder, and holding the top collar extends the bayonet with a very satisfying spring-loaded feel. The bayonet can also be removed entirely to be used with your drivers. The bayonet is the main reason you'd buy this over other multi-drivers. The head is a bit thicker than in other standard bayonets due to the collar design, but this has the advantage of a quick change collar with an EXTREMELY strong magnet that basically makes it impossible to have the bit fall out when you install it. Flip the collar up with light force and the magnet force is weakened so you can easily replace the bit. This makes one-handed bit changes possible and it's a huge boon when you're using the screwdriver in delicate situations where losing a bit is a pain (engine bay, on top of a ladder, etc.). It's my go-to bayonet for general purpose use. There are a few downsides. The sections that hold the bits are slightly loose. The bits never fell out of the tool but I was definitely wary when using them in critical situations (like on a ladder) and never kept the holder open longer than I had to. The selection of bits was also a bit limiting, since it only includes 3 sizes of Philips and slotted bits. Of course, since it uses standard 1/4" bits, you can mix and match to what you need. Because of the tolerance stackup from the bitholder and the bayonet, there is a bit of slop if you were to hold the tool and then apply sideways force onto the tip of the bayonet. In practice this is rarely noticeable and doesn't distract from using the tool.

I bought this particular "KK25 Replacement Kit" model because it had a set of 3 + 3 most common screwdriver bits for general household chores...3 phillips head and 3 flat head sizes, included in the handle. I've never run across a star-drive or square hole screw for 95% of the things I've needed to have taken apart or put back together, here in the U.S. I was looking for a compact, handy screwdriver I could fit into a small tool kit that wouldn't take up much space. This fits the bill perfectly. The Good: Despite the odd-looking handle, it provides a nice purchase on the tool. I wasn't sure if I'd like the "feel" or not - it actually functions and feels good in the hand better than I expected. the bits don't slop and rattle around in the handle like on cheaper models. The handle closes securely and opens easily enough with a press on the bottom button. Bit Chuck really feels solid, no bits are escaping without deliberate action your part. I tested the magnetic chuck on the Wera with a set of the "Flat 1/4 inch bits" assortment that came with the Leatherman Surge multi-tool I have along with the extender bit. They work. Granted, they don't lock in like regular 1/4 inch bits will...but the Wera chuck held them in place magnetically just fine for lighter-duty tasks you might need them for. I should think this will work with most standard 1/4 inch bits, if you have a handful kicking around. Screwdriver came with a nice case, it fits the Wera "Stubby" magnetic 1/4 inch bit screwdriver neatly alongside, if you want to pick up one of those too. Action for both the screwdriver shaft and opening handle is spring-assisted, which lends to a more premium feel for this tool. They both snap forward when activated. The Bad (or maybe "Unpolished"): When extended, there is a little bit of play in the shaft of the screwdriver. It's just the smallest bit of wobble and doesn't at all make using the tool feel horrible or non-precise... it's just - there. It's an extending, collapsible shaft...so you have to imagine it's not going to be as "solid feeling" as a full-tang solid shaft screwdriver - naturally... but I felt I should mention it as a realistic expectation of what this tool IS. Oh, it works. I've tested this bad boy. It screws and unscrews FINE. It's actually nice to use. It's just not as nice feeling as a full-shaft screwdriver, but that wasn't the brief. What I wanted was a Compact, Collapsible, Bit-Holding Screwdriver. That's exactly what this is - and it's really one of the nicer compact "bits-stored-in-handle" screwdrivers I've tried. Most feel cheap or manufactured from recycled shopping-bag plastic. Not this. Second minor gripe (aside from the slightly cringy "Be a Tool Rebel" marketing tag) is the collar-lock for the collapsible shaft is pretty STIFF. At least it was on mine. I almost thought I might break this thing, I had to REALLY PRESS DOWN hard on that green collar to get the shaft to unlock and slide back down into the handle. Jeeze. It's a screwdriver - not the breach-release on a howitzer, guys. German Engineering I guess. Maybe it'll soften up after 2000 more uses or something... but yeah - that collar lock DOES work, I just had to make it click by exerting 100 Lbs of force with my thumb. No problem. At any rate, I'm pretty happy with this little guy. It seems a solid unit, and it's done well with all the chores I've put it though so far. Compact, easy to tote around and should accomplish what you need it to. Time will tell how it holds up, and I've done no cold weather testing like freezing it in a block of ice then smashing that block against a tree to get to it in a desperate bit to rapidly disassemble a tricycle in the dead of Winter... BUT: I think for what it is, it'll be great for around the house. Possibly overpriced a bit, but it's still the sturdiest-feeling compact screwdriver with all these features I've used. Should it last, I'll consider it money well spent.

I initially was worried about getting this all in one screwdriver kit, I was going to just buy a couple of Wera drivers and start building a collection. However when I was browsing my options this all in one driver kit was offered. Although It seems expensive for one driver when you think about the number of drivers it replaces, including a drill driver option it is really quite a bargain. Fit and finish is great, all the joints and connections strong and tight. The bits stay in and will not come out until you remove them, honestly it is really well engineered. It saves me room in my already too full toolbox, and I can use my own hex bits for torx, and security fasteners as well. All in all I am really happy with my Wera driver purchase. One thing I think is a bit silly is the belt pouch, although it is quite well made it’s orientation is horizontal and takes up more room on a belt than a pair of levis belt loops allow, and makes Batmans utility belt seem petit in comparison.