Adventures in wrenching.....who makes a decent tool these days?

Murray said

No such thing as a "name brand" Japanese tool, they will put anyones name on it. I would stick to Lowes or Home Depot as they are convenient to me but all have a lifetime warranty,

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While we are on the subject of warranty, Lowes Kobalt tools are lifetime Warranty against defects of material and workmanship and not warranted against "misuse, abuse, normal wear, or unauthorized repairs" . They will probably replace a tool for you with no issues but just so you know, the warranty does not apply to "under all conditions". MAC started playing hardball with warranty a few years before I retired. "Lifetime" is not your lifetime but the life of the tool. When the tool is old and worn out and doesn't do the job it was designed to do, it's life is over and you need to buy a new tool. I didn't play hardnose with customers but I did have some tools that weren't covered and returned to me. I would just defect them again and the next time they were covered. Probably a different employee checked in my broken tools and let it slide.
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Kobalt hand tools come with a hassle-free lifetime warranty that covers defects in material and workmanship, allowing you to return the defective product to the place of purchase (Lowe's) for a free replacement at no charge. While the warranty generally doesn't require a receipt and is considered a "lifetime" guarantee, it excludes damage from misuse, abuse, normal wear, or unauthorized repairs. For specific questions or to replace a lost socket, you can visit the Lowe's website or call 1-888-3KOBALT.