Combination Wrenches

About Combination Wrenches

A combination wrench puts an open-jaw end and a closed box end on opposite sides of one piece of forged steel, giving you two ways to grip a fastener without swapping tools. The open jaw drops onto a nut quickly when clearance limits your approach angle; the box end wraps all six corners for real torque when the fastener is tight or the stakes are higher. This selection spans individual metric pieces from 8 millimeters upward to large single wrenches covering 33 millimeters, plus multi-piece sets from brands like CRAFTSMAN, GEARWRENCH, and DURATECH. Prices run from $5.92 for a single 10mm wrench (Capri 1-1310) to $87.82 for a 22-inch multi-piece set (GEARWRENCH 35720A-02). Most quality pieces in this category are built from chrome vanadium or alloy steel for corrosion resistance and long service life. Ratings across the selection cluster tightly at 4.7 to 4.9 stars across hundreds to thousands of verified owner reviews, which means real quality differences show up mainly in size coverage, handle length, and whether you need one specific size or a complete set. The CRAFTSMAN CMMT87021 leads the field at 4.9 stars across 378 reviews at $74.00, while the TEKTON 18257 at $6.19 has the deepest community validation with 5,800 reviews at 4.8 stars. Narrowing your choice comes down to a few practical questions. How many sizes do you realistically need? A full set costs more upfront but eliminates the hunt for a missing piece. Which measurement system does your work demand? Metric and SAE are both represented here. How often will the wrench see use? A daily-use tradesperson should look at proven sets like the CRAFTSMAN CMMT87021 ($74.00) or the GEARWRENCH 35720A-02 ($87.82); a homeowner doing occasional repairs can get full value from single pieces like the CRAFTSMAN CMMT42914 at $8.99 or the SUNEX 993028 at $6.99.