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product_id: 15102910
title: "VIM Tools HBR3 Double Ended 1/4\" Hex Bit Ratchet"
brand: "vim tools"
price: "4637 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Vim Tools"
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/15102910-vim-tools-hbr3-double-ended-1-4-hex-bit-ratchet
store_origin: IS
region: Iceland
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# Quick-disk for rapid hand turning 52-tooth reversible ratchet gear Compact 3.5-inch low-profile design VIM Tools HBR3 Double Ended 1/4" Hex Bit Ratchet

**Brand:** vim tools
**Price:** 4637 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡️ Smallest Ratchet, Biggest Impact — Never Get Stuck Again!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** VIM Tools HBR3 Double Ended 1/4" Hex Bit Ratchet by vim tools
- **How much does it cost?** 4637 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/15102910-vim-tools-hbr3-double-ended-1-4-hex-bit-ratchet)

## Best For

- vim tools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vim tools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Portable:** Crafted from polished chrome vanadium steel, this 0.16 oz powerhouse is your ultimate everyday carry tool for industrial maintenance and beyond.
- • **Rapid Fastener Control:** Innovative quick-disk lets you tighten or loosen fasteners by hand when ratcheting isn’t needed—speed meets control.
- • **Swift & Smooth Operation:** Reversible 52-tooth gear requires only 7.5° sweep for ultra-efficient ratcheting with minimal handle movement.
- • **Precision in Tight Spaces:** Industry’s smallest, lowest profile 1/4" hex bit ratchet head for unmatched close-quarters access.
- • **Universal Bit Compatibility:** Securely holds all standard 1/4" hex bits including Leatherman, Torx, JIS, Philips, and more for versatile DIY and pro use.

## Overview

The VIM Tools HBR3 Double Ended 1/4" Hex Bit Ratchet is a precision-engineered, ultra-compact ratchet featuring a patented 52-tooth reversible gear for smooth operation with just 7.5° swing. Its quick-disk mechanism enables rapid hand turning, while the durable chrome vanadium steel construction ensures long-lasting performance. Designed for professionals and DIYers alike, it securely fits all standard 1/4" hex bits and excels in tight, hard-to-reach spaces, making it an essential everyday carry tool.

## Description

VIM Tools HBR3 Double Ended 1/4" Hex Bit Ratchet

Review: High Quality Bit Ratchet that is also the Lowest Cost and Most Portable - I compared over 20 brands and decided on this one from VIM Tools. It has a GearWrench style ratchet with a knurled wheel (quick-disk) on top for turning by hand. This is used when there is not sufficient friction between the work pieces to actuate the ratcheting mechanism, i.e. when first threading in a fastener. Both the ratcheting and box ends have stops at their tops to keep the bit from going all the way through and a retaining clip at their bottoms to keep the bit from falling out. This tool is small in every dimension which makes it truly a close-quarters tool. But don't let the size fool you. It still has room for a 52-tooth gear head which means just under 7' arc swing (a couple descriptions state 48-tooth but I actually counted 52 clicks in a complete rotation). Couple that with its 3-1/2" length and it only requires 0.42" of handle movement to advance the ratchet one click. The ratchet action is solid and reliable...just like you would expect from a GearWrench. When you are concerned about over-torquing the ratchet you use the box end. This tool also accepts Leatherman bits and holds them securely in the ratchet end as long as you align the sides of the bit properly with the retaining clip. There is a slight offset which gives almost 3/8" additional knuckle clearance when ratcheting than the bit length provides by itself. VIM Tools bit ratchets (models HBR3, HBR4, and HBR5) are made in Taiwan by HI-FIVE PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT CO. with a website at NewTools dot com. HI-FIVE re-brands their tools for other companies as well. For example the VIM Tools model HBR5 is just like one offered by GearWrench, Husky, Durston, KD Tools, and others. The different brands I researched before buying VIM Tools were Wadsworth, Wiha, Victorinox, Bahco, Sunex, Wera, Topeak, Chapman MFG, GearWrench, Lang Tools, Titan, Husky, Stanley, Great Neck, Craftsman, Powerbuilt, KD Tools, Neiko, Sealey, Maxcraft, Mueller-Kueps, Bon-Aire, Ampro, Bostitch, and Tekton. I carry a number of things at work doing Industrial Maintenance. This HBR3 ratchet pairs nicely with my ChannelLock 804 adjustable wrench. They are high quality tools and the smallest in their class. So this is a high quality tool, a good value, and great as an Every Day Carry (EDC) tool since it is the smallest of the high quality bit ratchets (lowest cost too I might add).
Review: Worth Its Weight In Gold When You Need It - This little tool may be small, but it's a solid, well designed tool, serious tool. It's not a toy, and when you need it, YOU NEED IT. In my case, I was replacing the multifunction turn signal, high beam, cruise control, etc, stalk on my 20 year old truck. One of the screws to remove is partially blocked by the center of the steering wheel. Turning the wheel didn't give clear access. Removing the screw could be done with a driver bit, a couple extenders and a driver handle, but to reinsert the screw you want to get it threaded right, and that process is less tolerant of angled insertion of the bit into the screw head. Enter this: it's a heavier duty, more versatile version of what used to be provided in microcomputer repair kits. Those are cheap, and in mine the bit couldn't be removed. I was stuck with a slotted on one end and one size of Philips on the other. Leave out the fact that there is a Japanese spec (JIS) for a Philips-like head you will encounter when working with laptops, say DIY to replace a battery. Well, this tool can accommodate any 1/4" hex bit: slotted, Philips, JIS, Torx, square, hex, etc. It has solid grip of the bit and is easy to reverse the ratchet. I keep it in a drawer for special tools so I can find it because there is no creative finagling a different solution which we DIY'ers are usually able to do.

## Features

- Double Ended 1/4" Hex Bit Ratchet
- The smallest, lowest profile head in the industry!
- The quick-disk on the drive head allows for quick tightening or loosening of fasteners when ratcheting is not required
- Reversible 48-tooth gear head requires only 7.5 degrees of sweep
- Patented Worldwide

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002Y05COI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #50,041 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #149 in Socket Wrenches |
| Brand | VIM Tools |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (821) |
| Date First Available | October 19, 2006 |
| End Style | Ratcheting Box |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00092308828301 |
| Head Style | Fixed Square |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Non Sparking | No |
| Is Racheting | Yes |
| Item Length | 4 Inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Torque | 40 Foot Pounds |
| Item Weight | 0.16 ounces |
| Item model number | HBR3 |
| Manufacturer | VIM Tools |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HBR3 |
| Material | Chrome Vanadium Steel |
| Measurement Standard | SAE (Inch) |
| Model | HBR3 |
| Operation Mode | Mechanical |
| UPC | 031113221143 088021752740 012300463843 092308828301 |
| Wrench Length Style | Standard |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** VIM Tools
- **Color:** Silver
- **Item Length:** 4 Inches
- **Item Weight:** 4.54 g
- **Material:** Chrome Vanadium Steel

## Images

![VIM Tools HBR3 Double Ended 1/4" Hex Bit Ratchet - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CF6DoSiQL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how much torque in ft lbs?**
A: Keep in mind this is a very short and thin ratchet wrench not meant for high torque situations.  I’d hesitate exceeding about 15-20 ft lbs with the ratchet end just by way of guessing. The tool that I received with the same item number is only about 3 inches in length. So if you need more torque than that, you’re gonna need a bigger wrench anyway.

**Q: Does the non-ratcheting end have a way to retain the bit? A spring or something?**
A: No I does not have a spring.  But the bit is tight in the ratchet. Never had problem with that.

**Q: Will this fit leatherman bits?**
A: Leatherman uses narrow bits, not the standard size. They might fit but In know if they bit will be retained in the ratchet.

**Q: What's the outer diameter of the head?**
A: Ratchet head is 14.2 mm in diameter.  Fixed head is 12.2 mm in diameter.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High Quality Bit Ratchet that is also the Lowest Cost and Most Portable
*by S***S on September 3, 2015*

I compared over 20 brands and decided on this one from VIM Tools. It has a GearWrench style ratchet with a knurled wheel (quick-disk) on top for turning by hand. This is used when there is not sufficient friction between the work pieces to actuate the ratcheting mechanism, i.e. when first threading in a fastener. Both the ratcheting and box ends have stops at their tops to keep the bit from going all the way through and a retaining clip at their bottoms to keep the bit from falling out. This tool is small in every dimension which makes it truly a close-quarters tool. But don't let the size fool you. It still has room for a 52-tooth gear head which means just under 7' arc swing (a couple descriptions state 48-tooth but I actually counted 52 clicks in a complete rotation). Couple that with its 3-1/2" length and it only requires 0.42" of handle movement to advance the ratchet one click. The ratchet action is solid and reliable...just like you would expect from a GearWrench. When you are concerned about over-torquing the ratchet you use the box end. This tool also accepts Leatherman bits and holds them securely in the ratchet end as long as you align the sides of the bit properly with the retaining clip. There is a slight offset which gives almost 3/8" additional knuckle clearance when ratcheting than the bit length provides by itself. VIM Tools bit ratchets (models HBR3, HBR4, and HBR5) are made in Taiwan by HI-FIVE PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT CO. with a website at NewTools dot com. HI-FIVE re-brands their tools for other companies as well. For example the VIM Tools model HBR5 is just like one offered by GearWrench, Husky, Durston, KD Tools, and others. The different brands I researched before buying VIM Tools were Wadsworth, Wiha, Victorinox, Bahco, Sunex, Wera, Topeak, Chapman MFG, GearWrench, Lang Tools, Titan, Husky, Stanley, Great Neck, Craftsman, Powerbuilt, KD Tools, Neiko, Sealey, Maxcraft, Mueller-Kueps, Bon-Aire, Ampro, Bostitch, and Tekton. I carry a number of things at work doing Industrial Maintenance. This HBR3 ratchet pairs nicely with my ChannelLock 804 adjustable wrench. They are high quality tools and the smallest in their class. So this is a high quality tool, a good value, and great as an Every Day Carry (EDC) tool since it is the smallest of the high quality bit ratchets (lowest cost too I might add).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth Its Weight In Gold When You Need It
*by R***T on February 4, 2026*

This little tool may be small, but it's a solid, well designed tool, serious tool. It's not a toy, and when you need it, YOU NEED IT. In my case, I was replacing the multifunction turn signal, high beam, cruise control, etc, stalk on my 20 year old truck. One of the screws to remove is partially blocked by the center of the steering wheel. Turning the wheel didn't give clear access. Removing the screw could be done with a driver bit, a couple extenders and a driver handle, but to reinsert the screw you want to get it threaded right, and that process is less tolerant of angled insertion of the bit into the screw head. Enter this: it's a heavier duty, more versatile version of what used to be provided in microcomputer repair kits. Those are cheap, and in mine the bit couldn't be removed. I was stuck with a slotted on one end and one size of Philips on the other. Leave out the fact that there is a Japanese spec (JIS) for a Philips-like head you will encounter when working with laptops, say DIY to replace a battery. Well, this tool can accommodate any 1/4" hex bit: slotted, Philips, JIS, Torx, square, hex, etc. It has solid grip of the bit and is easy to reverse the ratchet. I keep it in a drawer for special tools so I can find it because there is no creative finagling a different solution which we DIY'ers are usually able to do.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome
*by K***S on December 29, 2025*

High quality. Very compact, it fits in the case with my bits. Always needed a bit holder and finally bought this one after reading all the good reviews. Love it

## Frequently Bought Together

- VIM Tools HBR3 Double Ended 1/4" Hex Bit Ratchet
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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*