Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
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Today, 3 years in the making, we finally test torx bit sockets to failure to find the best brand and do a deep dive into Torx and why while its known by engineers to be the best it also sucks so damn often. Including today brands like Wera, Snap-On, Ko-Ken, Tekton, VIM, Gripedge, Milwaukee, Wiha, Pittsburgh and ICON.
We do not accept any tools shown on the channel from any brand, nor do we take any sponsorships, partnerships, discounts, product placement deals, pre-market brand samples, money, items or compensation of any kind from brands, tool makers or otherwise in the planning or creation of these videos.
~We may earn from qualifying purchases via the links above~
As always, the creator of this channel is also working in product development for Astro Tools. Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!
0:00 Testing Torx took 3 years
1:43 Pittsburgh v ICON
3:11 Improving ANSI test standard
4:45 More Pittsburgh v ICON
5:24 Tekton v Wiha
7:46 Why Torx is considered tops
10:05 Milwaukee v VIM
12:37 Wera v Ko-Ken
14:21 Reasons Torx Sux
18:16 Gripe-Edge v Snap-On
22:31 More reasons Torx Sux
23:38 It doesn't suck for woodworking
24:36 Torx is a sensitive Sally
24:57 Putting up the best fight
Gripedge: amzn.to/42rq0Kn VIM: amzn.to/4ns0T3J Tekton: amzn.to/4tvM160 Snap-On: shop.snapon.com/product/TORX-Heavy-Duty-Removal%2C-Chrome-(3%2F8%22)/9-pc-Combination-Drive-TORX-Bit-Heavy-Duty-Removal-Socket-Set/209EFTXBY
LIFETIME OF RANKINGS: torquetestchannel.etsy.com/listing/1152216140/torque-test-channel-spreadsheet-leader
Today, 3 years in the making, we finally test torx bit sockets to failure to find the best brand and do a deep dive into Torx and why while its known by engineers to be the best it also sucks so damn often. Including today brands like Wera, Snap-On, Ko-Ken, Tekton, VIM, Gripedge, Milwaukee, Wiha, Pittsburgh and ICON.
We do not accept any tools shown on the channel from any brand, nor do we take any sponsorships, partnerships, discounts, product placement deals, pre-market brand samples, money, items or compensation of any kind from brands, tool makers or otherwise in the planning or creation of these videos.
~We may earn from qualifying purchases via the links above~
As always, the creator of this channel is also working in product development for Astro Tools. Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!
0:00 Testing Torx took 3 years
1:43 Pittsburgh v ICON
3:11 Improving ANSI test standard
4:45 More Pittsburgh v ICON
5:24 Tekton v Wiha
7:46 Why Torx is considered tops
10:05 Milwaukee v VIM
12:37 Wera v Ko-Ken
14:21 Reasons Torx Sux
18:16 Gripe-Edge v Snap-On
22:31 More reasons Torx Sux
23:38 It doesn't suck for woodworking
24:36 Torx is a sensitive Sally
24:57 Putting up the best fight
