Klein’s Hybrid Multi-Bit Nut Driver Tools are Worth a Look

I posted about a new multi-bit nut driver tool, and readers pointed out that there’s a Klein model. It seemed like a good idea to check it out – here’s a quick look.

To start off, this is a 16-in-1 impact-rated “hybrid” screwdriver and nut driver.

It’s also part of the Klein Tools Knect system, which is a broader ecosystem of impact-rated tools that can be used with a manual-use driver handle such as here.

The Klein 16-in-1 driver, model 32516HD, comes with 11 impact-rated screwdriver bits that store away in the handle, a “flip socket” with 2 nut driver sizes (1/4″ and 5/16″), and a 3/8″ square drive socket adapter.

For anyone who’s counting along, that’s 14 tools and functions so far (11 bits, 2 nut driver sizes, 1 socket adapter).

Klein says there’s a deep 1/4″ bit holding feature, and also a 1/2″ collet in the handle. Is that what brings the total to 16?

The tool breaks down and you can use the main part in an impact driver. It looks like you can remove the nut driver flip socket and attach the socket adapter.

Price: $21 and up

At the time of this posting, Amazon has it as a limited time deal at $21, Lowe’s has it as a holiday deal at $23, and Acme Tools has it at $30.

If you like the idea of accessories that can be used with a screwdriver handle one moment and your impact driver the next, there’s a range of different Klein Tools Knect set with bits, sockets, and more in between.

From the public sales numbers, it looks like the 16-in-1 is Klein’s most popular tool in the Knect line.

There’s also a ratcheting driver, Klein 32500HDRT, with 7 screwdriver bit sockets, 3 power nut driver sizes, and a 1/2″ nut driver.

Here it is with all of the parts disassembled.

Klein also has a non-ratcheting version, but this one seems more popular. Given the small price difference between ratcheting and non-ratcheting screwdrivers, I can see why this one seems to sell better.

OH, I see the resemblance now. I came across the Klein 16-in-1 first, but it seems the 11-in-1 is the one readers were referring to in the other post.

See Also: New Milwaukee Multi-Bit & Nut Driver has Impact Rated Parts

Competition is good. The idea to swap tools from a handheld driver to a power tool isn’t a new one.

Wera’s Kraftform Kompakt screwdrivers remain one of my favorite tools with a bit holder that can move from handle to power driver, although it’s not impact-rated.