EDC Ratcheting Screwdriver?

[Jcsixx01]

I’ve been looking for a EDC ratcheting screwdriver, but haven’t found anything that fits what I’m looking for. I would like something pen-sized without the “bulb.”

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Best option I’ve found so far is this (although it’s not pen shaped, it is compact).

https://www.kctoolco.com/witte-25105-ratchdrive-all-in-one-phillips-pozidriv-tin-bitflex-set/

Thanks

 

[Hickory n steel]

Best thing I know of that might come close to pen sized would be a Wadsworth bit ratchet or maybe the Victorinox type, they're roughly pen sized.
They're not really ratcheting screwdrivers though and I really don't know of any pen sized bit drivers that ratchets and I couldn't really say why nobody seems to make one.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

it's not "pen style or sized" ... but my girl ratcheting screwdriver for disassembly or adjusting knives and guns is a Wera ... it's a handy small driver.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

I found a picture of the Wera ratchting driver I like so much ... it locks the bits in and releases with a light pull on the holding piece ... the green and black is the Wera the red is a non ratcheting Wiha.

 

[tiguy7]

The Chapman flip over ratchet is pretty compact and can be used with extensions. The ratchet is flipped over to change directions.View attachment 1200202

 

[Daniel]

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-R...ocphy=9030179&hvtargid=pla-316285022795&psc=1

 

[Wowbagger]

I found a picture of the Wera ratcheting driver I like so much

I just bought that Wera but without the ratchet option. Has the cool extension that shoots out.
Fantastic tool ! For those who don't know it has a bunch of bits stored in the handle that is easy access.

Now don't think me too snarky (for a change) but . . . I use these sorts of tools all day long everyday at work. I have several drivers that HAPPEN TO HAVE a ratchet built in.
I've never desired a ratchet in a driver.

It is just faster to slip my hand around the handle and I don't have to f__k with the thing that reverses the direction or locks out the ratchet entirely.

When I have a long fastener that has more resistance than finger threading would take care of (loctite on the threads) I just reach for a speeder handle.

Why is a ratchet in a driver handle desirable other than as a gimmick ?

 

[Wowbagger]

Now don't get me wrong the driver shown by Daniel is WAY COOL !
I'm just questioning the standard screw driver profile with a ratchet.

 

[Wowbagger]

For what it is worth I have one of these little dudes on order. If it ever gets here. I am so hot to get one of these.
Not my photo but off the big river reviews of this Wera ratchet handle.
Gets into places I couldn't dream of getting any kind of driver handle into even with the universal joints I have for them.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

the Wera I posted is great for knives ... guns ... small close areas and the ratchting feature is handy especially when torquing the screws evenly a bit at a time ... but to each their own ... if you prefer a non-ratchting driver then that's your option.

but it's one of my most used drivers ... especially for precesion and smaller fasteners.

 

[tiguy7]

When tightening slotted screws, a ratcheted handle lets you maintain contact with the screw. Regrasping the handle relaxes the pressure that helps keep the flat bit in the slot.

 

[Backyard]

I edc a Stanley 6 in 1 screwdriver non ratcheting

But if you want something smaller here is another one that is listed as a pocket screwdriver. Non ratcheting though