Over at Amazon, the Wera Kraftform Micro “Big Pack” precision screwdriver set – with 25 sizes including a chip lifter mini pry bar – is on sale for just under $99. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this Wera precision screwdriver set priced this low.
When Ben V posted about this Wera Micro screwdriver set last year, it was priced at $137, or $123 after coupon at KC Tool.
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When this post was first published, I had missed an Amazon deal price of $112.47, and caught a KC Tool deal of the day promo at $119.
You could potentially spend a little less if you order from Amazon UK or DE, but then you have international shipping fees and potential delays to deal with.
Deal Price: $98.64 via Amazon
SKU: 5134000001
It’s unclear as to how long this deal pricing will be valid for, but $99 is a fantastic price on an excellent precision screwdriver set.
Buy Now via Amazon
Compare via KC Tool
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Compare via Amazon UK – out of stock at the time of this posting
Thank you to Vards Uzvards for the tip!
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Set Contents
- Phillips: #000 x 40mm, #00 x 40mm, #0 x 40mm
- Torx: T5 x 40mm, T6 x 40mm
- Torx HF (Torx with screw-holding function): T5 x 40mm, T6 x 40mm, T7 x 60mm, T8 x 60mm, T10 x 60mm
- Torx Plus: 1IPR x 40mm
- Hex: 0.9 x 40mm, 1.3 x 40mm, 1.5 x 60mm, 2.0 x 60mm
- Slotted: 1.5 x 40mm, 1.8 x 60mm, 2.0 x 60mm, 2.5 x 40mm, 2.5 x 80mm, 3.0 x 80mm
- Nut Driver: 4.0 x 60mm, 5.5 x 60mm
- Microstix: m x 40mm
- Chip lifter: 3.5 x 50mm
But I Don’t Need All These Sizes!
That’s perfectly understandable. I bought the 25pc set for myself because I can and will use most of the screwdriver sizes and styles, but that wasn’t always true.
There are a couple of smaller sets you could consider.
Buy Now: 6pc Set via Amazon
Buy Now: Other Sets via Amazon
Read More About the Wera Screwdriver Set:
Wera Kraftform Precision Screwdriver “Big Pack 1” 25pc Assortment
Post and Price Update History
7/2/2021: $98.64
10/6/2020: $110
fred
I’ve found KCTool good to deal with – and they may not apply sales tax depending on your shipping address.
Chads Toolbox – another source for Wera and other German brands will sometimes price match – but overall my shopping experience with KCTool has been a bit better over the years.
Jim Felt
fred. I used Chad’s before I knew of KCTool and frankly “day and night”. KCT all the way.
And, Stuart, now we’re even today. You sprung for $100 earlier and now you’ve got me into $110…
Phew.
Stuart
🤗
TheTool
KCTool is overpriced
Lyle
I think their prices are reasonable, especially if you consider that what they sell are high quality expensive items.
Lyle
And they ship to Hawaii, not like some loser companies that can’t figure out how to use the US Post Office.
fred
The certainly don’t always have the lowest prices on what they sell – but do offer a regular 1% discount using promo code TOOLGUYD4LIFE. They also have been doing a 2% off deal around Black Friday.
If you want Halder/Picard items you might price compare with Tiger Supplies (also good guys to do business with in my experience:
https://www.tigersupplies.com/
Amazon too can have deals on German tools (Wera etc. that seem to be hard to beat – but sometimes are fleeting – and Wiha (if you are on their email list – will regularly do deals on some items at lower prices than you see anywhere else.
fred
10% discount – not 1% and 20% on BF – one of my keyboards seems to be failing
Dan
I agree, KCT used to be quite competitive, but not anymore. Once KCT figured out their customer service was so much better than their competition, they started charging mightily for it. Chad’s has much better prices but the experience just isn’t worth it. Right now I’m sort of soured on both of them. I can usually find what I need elsewhere though.
Jp
I seek serious feedback. I know not everyone here is made of money. I am certainly not. Why pay for this when something which is not as pretty but works well could be purchased at a fraction of the price. I use $10 sets, have for years. Never had one break, strip a screw, or anything. I am sure these are of the finest materials. But these are low torque applications…..
Stuart
This is an upgrade for users who know they need something better and want a larger set.
User comfort, fastener fitment, tool strength and durability – there are a lot of little differences that make better quality precision screwdrivers worth buying.
Crucial fasteners, soft fasteners, repetitive work, more complex multi-fastener assemblies – better screwdrivers were specially designed to ease user frustrations and provide a superior experience.
But no, not everyone needs that.
This set would be not be as cost-effective for infrequent users as it would be for more regular and demanding users.
Consider hex keys. I can very quickly tell the difference when using cheap hex keys, or the kind that come for free with IKEA and other brands’ knock-down furniture, compared to my better hex keys.
With precision screwdrivers like this, I’d recommend users try a smaller set or individual driver or two to see if they actually need or like them.
Does that make sense?
John Patel
Kind of. I do a lot of small stuff, HDDs/rails, computer CD drive rails, cases, toy battery compartments so I am not a marginal user. But I guess maybe I don’t use them for a long time, and that is what would make me pay up. Frequent 30 second uses are my scenario which is probably why I wouldn’t consider this caliber of tool. But they sure look nice. Thanks for the reply.
Stuart
A lot of that stuff might just need a single technician-style 4-in-1 screwdriver .
Think SSD drive cage screws as opposed to optical drive screws.
I have good quality 2.5 mm hex screwdrivers but needed to buy a full-size Wera due to the small drivers being fatiguing.
You don’t know what you need or want until frustrations or changing applications make it clear.
The ultimate goal is for tools to be an visible means to an end, right? If your cheaper screwdrivers do that for you, there’s no need to upgrade if you don’t want to. Right?
One of the things I like to do is make different options known. This post was more aimed at readers who have had a larger Wera set on their wishlists, and so I failed to take into account the question about why someone might want a set of 25 of these screwdrivers. I hope I cleared things a little bit, although I know I was inevitably vague.
It’s like high-end sneakers or a chef knife – not everyone will benefit from them equally.
TheTool
SSD drive cages are Phillips #1 or Phillips #2 if you’ve ever worked with them. For example M3 x5 which is a Phillips #2.
Stuart
SSD drive cages being Phillips #2? No way!
SSDs accept M3 screws, right? Phillips #1 should be the recommended size, but #0 might work better depending on the fastener.
You can add a Wera Phillips #1 screwdriver to any set for under $5. Or a longer ESD version for a little more.
Matt the Hoople
2 uses where quality matters…. RC cars cause every thing is held to the chassis with about a hundred screws using 1.5 and 2mm hex. The othe is Benchmade pocket knives. They are full of lock-tited screws requiring a T6 torx and the blade pivot is a T10. Those little T6 like to strip out if you’re not careful breaking them loose.
Andy
1 more. Restoring old stereo equipment. Most things that aren’t soldered are held together by 0 or 00 phillips. Between 45 years of dust and heat, the last thing you want is a driver with a weak or missized tip. If I wasn’t swimming in Wiha precision drivers I’d buy these in a heartbeat.
Dan
Yep, at or below about T15 there is a pretty noticeable difference in quality of machining and hardness of steel across torx driver brands, and T6/T8/T10 are common on knives. A good T6 driver is worth its weight in gold to a knife nut. Having used about a dozen brands of Torx drivers, I’ve been the most impressed with Wera and Wiha. I hear that PB Swiss is also quite good.
MM
To add to what you and Andy said, they’re also great for cameras, watches, fishing reels, sewing machines, film projectors, musical instruments (both electric ones and keyed brass & woodwind instruments, certain automotive & motorsports applications, carburetors on OPE, and for repairing eyeglasses.
I also have a full set of Wiha otherwise I’d be all over this deal too!
TheTool
It doesn’t even come with a Phillips #1. How are you calling this set a good deal? You realize how common a Phillips #1 is used even in precision work?
Lyle
You do realize that this is a micro set, right? I mean if this was not a micro set, then I’d agree that it should have a Phillips #1, #2, #3, Square #2’ Square #3, T20, T30, etc., but to say this isn’t a good deal because it doesn’t come with a Phillips #1 is really lame. This set isn’t for everyone, it’s a precision micro set, aimed at people who like high end tools. Anyone can go to Walmart and find various assortments of tools that would qualify as a good deal, but that would also not suit everyone either.
TheTool
Jp you’ll find people trying to make you spend way more money than what you really need to. For a set that costs this much to have a missing Phillips #1 , Torx 9 and other sizes is a joke.
Lance
The only joke would be if someone bought it knowing it didn’t meet their needs. If you need a set with different drivers, buy a set with different drivers. Simple. No need to pretend it’s a bad product offering just because it doesn’t suit your particular needs. Relax.
Lyle
Maybe he’s a shill for one of the crappy tool brands and isn’t disclosing his association. Or maybe it’s like his chosen name. He’s just a ‘tool’.
Andy
And that’s a damn fine comment.
John Blair
I have several of the individual items in this set to assemble and service my 3D printers. I use 0.9 1.3, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 hex all of the time. My problem with this set is it doesn’t even cover that range.
It’s easy to get in the habit of “I may need this some day” and buy a complete set but never use most of it. My general rule of thumb is to have cheap stuff I can loan / break / lose until I know what I use a lot. If the cheap stuff works fine, great. If it doesn’t then you know what sizes you need and will use.
Yes these are low torque applications but fitment matters a lot when sizes get smaller. For what you’re doing, it doesn’t sound like it matters.
Scotty Kilmer
Here you are, now go in peace and with God:
Wera 8 piece set, covers the range you want
https://www.kctool.com/wera-345273-kraftform-micro-hex-metric-precision-screwdriver-set/
or if you need Ball ends
https://www.kctool.com/wera-118156-kraftform-micro-ball-end-hex-metric-precision-screwdriver-set-rack-retail-pack/
ToolGuyDan
Dear Wera:
Put size markings on the top, too, and I’ll buy the whole damn set faster than you can say “Mikroschraubendreher”.
Sincerely,
Me
John Blair
Amen. I 3D print my own holders for tools and I always add human readable labels. I can put things away faster and can find things MUCH faster.
Nathan
I bought the tekton set to fix a few things and I’m quite happy with it. I don’t use the driver handle all the time but there is nothing wrong with it.
If I did electronic repair every day or needed something esoteric in size I’d have to consider this kit. But I would also look at the Ifixit kit too.
TheTool
The Tekton sets or even the Xiaomi Wiha 24 piece are way more reasonable.
Vards Uzvards
This set is just $99 on Amazon.com right now!
Stuart
Thanks! That’s a great price!
Jared
Geez that’s tempting. I bought a single one of these precision screwdrivers last week just to see what it was like – it’s NICE!. I really like the feel.
Jared
For those who might be wondering what’s nice about these screwdrivers:
– Wera’s tips are great. Very sharp, precise and durable.
– the handle material feels slightly textured. That might wear off, time will tell. However, its slightly rubbery and that should stay.
– The handle shape is excellent. The tip-end part of the handle, between the bulge and the… collar? It’s comfy to use a pencil-style grip. The bulge is handy for a little extra torque and is just the right amount from the spinning part of the handle.
– The spinning cap on the end spins easily even if you’re pushing down on it.
– Wera’s label, wrapped loosely around the handle when you get a screwdriver, does not stick to the handle – no residue when you remove it.
– The screwdriver won’t roll of your workbench.
the “bulge” portion is actually quite handy
Scotty.
Not the same quality as Wera but only $13 w/prime shipping
https://tools.woot.com/offers/workpro-69-in-one-precision-screwdriver-set?ref=mwj_cd_deal_7
Jared
For someone looking for a reasonably comprehensive set that is better quality – but still much less than the Wera set featured here, I would recommend the Xiaomi/Wiha collaboration set Stuart posted about here:
https://toolguyd.com/xiaomi-wiha-precision-screwdriver-set-tool-of-the-day/
Typically $25 to $30, but sometimes it’s on sites like Banggood for less (if you have the patience to wait for an overseas shipment).
You may note I replied to the original post saying “I’m going to buy this” and then several months later with a few thoughts after owning it for awhile.
At this point I have had it for quite some time. It lives in my kitchen drawer – and you know what? I’m even happier with it than I was in my “review” comment. I use it a lot and the bits still show no sign of wear – maybe they are better than I first thought.
The case works well even though the middle piece that holds bits is lightweight plastic (outer “shell” is aluminum.
The bit choice and execution make this kit very, very useful.
Wayne R.
I’ve got a slew of Wiha precision tools and like them a lot. I’ve got a lot of Wiha drivers, small & large, and the tips are all still essentially new. I’m not always happy with the hard handles of the precision drivers, but I’m always happy with the tips.
One thing about all these sets I’ve run across is a complete lack of JIS drivers. I finally recently picked up a small set of Vessel JIS precision drivers and I’m more than happy with them – and shocked that I fooled with little Phillips’ for so long .
Why aren’t JIS tips more available, especially in sets like these?
schill
According to Wera:
PH 000 and PH 00: Optimised for Asian PH screws
PH 0: Size 0 modificated (sic) according to JCIS 0 (Japanese Camera Industrial Standard)
https://products.wera.de/en/screwdrivers_series_kraftform_micro_2050_ph_micro.html
I’m not sure what either of those actual mean, but I do really like these screwdrivers.
Plain grainy
After looking at some of the Amazon listings. I looked down at the “similar items”, amazed at how many brand names I’ve never heard of!
schill
Wera also makes PH 0 screwdrivers with a larger handle (60 and 100mm blade lengths). I find the larger handles convenient in some situations (although they make it easier to accidentally apply too much torque).
https://smile.amazon.com/Wera-05008706001-Kraftform-Phillips-Screwdriver/dp/B00365EY44/
https://products.wera.de/en/screwdrivers_kraftform_plus__series_300_350_ph.html
Stuart
I also bought a large-handle hex 2.5mm. Sometimes precision handles work better, other times the larger handle works better.
Bill W
Just ordered this set and it should make a nice complement to my Wiha Master Tech Micro Bit 68 Pc. Set In Travel Case, #75971.
Plain grainy
I recently bought a small set of Greenlee small screwdrivers. Helped to replace my old cheap set(glue holding handles gave up. Handle just spinner on the shaft). The Greenlee set has a traditional screwdriver handle, with rubber grip. Greenlee was an American company based in Rockford, IL. I think they were bought out by theEmerson company recently.
fred
Like so many other companies Greenlee started as a one trick pony. The Greenlee brothers were at first known for hollow-mortise chisels used on a drill press -it was apparently their patented invention that started the company. It was sold to aerospace company Textron (as in Cesna airplanes and Bell helicopters) in 1986. Then in 2018 – Textron sold its tool businesses (including Greenlee, Paladin, Utilix, Klauke) to Emerson (owners of the Ridgid brand).
Plain grainy
Emerson is marketing their Rigid brand in Home Depot. And their Greenlee brand in Menards.
fred
You may know that Emerson also licenses Home Depot to use the Ridgid brand on tools that are not sourced from Emerson
So Ridgid plumbing tools come from Emersons’s Ridge Tool Co.
Ridgid vacuum cleaners come from Emerson Special Products Division as do their table saws.
But most small power tools with the Ridgid name on them are made by TTI
Ridgid garden tools had been sourced from Ames by HD
Ridgid extension cords now come from Exito – a Phillipines Co.
and – HD likely has the right to change OEM’s on these items.
Scotty Kilmer
This is one of my favorite micro-bit drivers, I’ve used it to take apart and work on a couple laptops, remote controls, and other electronics. So far I haven’t worked on anything that needs the hex or micro security bits; but Wiha has the bits available if you need them
https://www.wihatools.com/system-4-esd-safe-slotted-phillips-torxr-micro-bit-set
https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-75093-System-Slotted-Phillips/dp/B0895K63BF
MtnRanch
Just bought the 25pc set on Amazon DE for 95 USD including tax and shipping. Not sure why it’s $5-25 cheaper than getting it out of a US warehouse but I won’t ask them. (current US price was $120).