EDC ratchet wrenches have become a standard item of EDC gear for most EDC fans. There’s no doubt that the utility of a ratchet wrench makes it a must-have tool for nearly all of us, but what makes a great EDC ratchet wrench? Let’s consider the features that can add functionality and improve the user experience of EDC ratchet wrenches.
EDC ratchet wrenches should be powerful and compact
Powerful, compact EDC ratchet wrenches are a reality today because of the availability of high strength alloys and precision engineering of ratchets out of hardened materials to reduce the risk of breakage while maintaining a high tooth count for smooth operation. You need at least 25Nm torque capability to be useful for light mechanical and automotive engineering, where tightening torque for a ⅜” bolt is in the 15-37Nm range, similar to metric M6 and M8 bolts.
High precision EDC wrenches need a high ratchet tooth count
Apart from a small form factor, EDC ratchet wrenches also need to be precise, ideally with a high tooth count to reduce the turning arc required to get to the next functional click. We also need to be sure that they are compatible with our existing EDC gear, and can satisfy the EDC expectations of different users without compromising on size and compactness.
- High tooth count precision
- Minimum of 25Nm torque capacity
- Excellent magnetic bit retention
- Compatible with short, long and double-ended bits
- Compact, small form factor
- Made from durable, high quality alloys
- Can be combined with other EDC bits & tools to add utility
When you’re designing and engineering EDC gear, you really want to optimize it for multiple uses without compromising on strength and utility. This is why 711L EDC gear includes ratchet wrenches that have a bit socket integrated into the handle. This enables you to use the ratchet wrench as an EDC bit driver with strong magnetic retention, and with our T-handle EDC ratchet wrench you can slide the bar through the ratchet to increase bit driving torque without worrying if our ratchet wrench is strong enough to take it!
EDC fans deserve the best user experience from EDC gear
As EDC gear designers and engineers, we don’t just want to give you functional utility and high quality, durable, EDC tools, we also want 711L EDC gear to give you a great user experience. This can be from the excellent look, feel and security of the diamond cut grips on many of our tools, or the attention to details like smooth edges on the hardened ratchet gears of our Mk2 EDC ratchet wrenches, that make ‘dialing’ your bit easier on the fingers when the fastener is loosened or not quite tight.
A great EDC ratchet wrench combines utility with ergonomics and flexibility
It’s not hard to make a robust ratchet wrench, or one that is very effective as a ratchet wrench, or even one that is easy to handle and has good grip. The difficulty is making a compact, EDC ratchet wrench that has all these features, and has the flexibility of design and features to make it complement your EDC gear without adding unnecessary weight, size or complications.
There’s a 711L EDC ratchet wrench to match every requirement
At 711L we want to ensure that our EDC gear matches as many user requirements as possible. This is why we make such a comprehensive range of EDC ratchet wrenches, and keep adding more to our catalog! From EDC micro ratchet wrenches for working on micro-scale projects to our robust T-handle ratchet wrench combo, there’s a 711L ratchet wrench that will complement your EDC gear needs.
711L EDC ratchet wrenches include our versatile TG EDC mini ratchet wrench, EDC micro ratchet wrench, fixed head ratchet wrenches for Leatherman, flex head EDC ratchet wrenches to help you get into tight spots, and a flex head ratchet wrench for Leatherman that an astronaut chose for use on the International Space Station. We don’t just make ratchet wrenches to match every requirement, we also make them to use anywhere on Earth, or in orbit!
A 711L EDC ratchet wrench gives you rugged, ergonomic, designs with 30 Nm of utility torque that you can depend upon for a very wide range of project needs. See the full range on the 711L Amazon store, including our new Mk2 version with a comfortable, soft grip thumbwheel for faster initial setting of screws, nuts and bolts.
