Another middle-tier socket set maker, GearWrench is a newcomer to the world of hand tools, only establishing itself in 1996. Other names may have a century of history behind them, but GearWrench ...

Milwaukee Drive Ratchet and Socket Set, $75 (was $146) at Walmart. Courtesy of Walmart. If you like to have options for every possible eventuality, then this is the socket set for you.

The Kendo 42-piece socket wrench set is on sale at Amazon for $20, and shoppers say it’s “durable and well organized.” “I’m able to get through my tasks so much more quickly thanks to ...