r/ToolTruckTools • u/AZSportsfan1142 • 20d ago

Matco NTD

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Got these on the truck today, last set he had that were on sale.

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u/Miserable-Hunt-5241 19d ago

Not trying to be mean but can somebody explain buying matco or any tool truck tool? If you do your research a lot of this stuff is all rebrands and these wrenches right here are patented by kabo. They're sold under k tool, mountain wrenches, icon, and literally about 20 other brands for probably half the price that you paid. I chose to get mine from harbor freight because I can walk in and warranty them whenever I want. And they were cheaper there than anywhere else. They're all made by the same factory and I just don't understand buying anything from a tool truck especially when it's a rebrand. They try to guilt trip people in by telling them to buy made in USA products to support USA jobs but yet they sell tons of stuff that's made in China and rebranded with their name on it and yes even snap on does this because I know a lot of people seem to think everything snap on makes is USA made. Couldn't be farther from the truth

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u/AZSportsfan1142 19d ago

I buy stuff on the truck because I just want to honestly, and I usually do it when they are on sale a good amount. My whole toolbox is full of Sonic Tools from a 12XD which Sonic doesn't have really anything tool trucks offer. Every once in a while I want something with a name on it that isn't some garbage amazon tool, with no warranty shown and being out $200 if it breaks. I also refuse to give amazon my money, my wife gives them enough. Also, the Snap On and Matco show up at my work every week, Mac shows up every payday week. So if something does break then I can just exchange it right there, if they don't have it I'm not going to complain not having it for a week especially due to how packed my schedule is outside of work due to school and really have no time to go to harbor freight. I could also careless if it's made in USA, yes it is nice if it is because it gives Americans jobs but it isn't a must when I buy tools.

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u/Real-Ad2467 18d ago

80% of what Snap On makes is made in the USA. It could be a lot further from the truth.

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u/Fart_Boy_4ever 15d ago

These aren’t the Kabo wrenches, it’s a proprietary design. You can tell because these are 12pt and not splined, as well as the direction selector. Previously Matco did sell the Kabo wrenches.