I've owned several different Tekton tools, and for the most part I have been disappointed with the quality. However, the Tekton 2740 2-piece stubby screwdriver set is rather impressive for an inexpensive pair of stubby drivers.
This set comes with two drivers -- a #2 Phillips driver and a 3/16" slotted driver. Both drivers are marked with their sizes. The drivers look typical for stubby screwdrivers -- fat handles and short shafts. The shafts are 1-1/2" long, and the drivers from end to end are about 4" long. The plastic/rubber handles are colored Tekton's signature black and red, and the shafts are silver with painted black tips. Each driver has a hole in the handle so you can hang it from a peg (or a nail with a thin head).
The handles on these drivers are contoured differently than any other stubbies I've ever used, and they provide a very good grip. The handles bulb out toward the end, then slim down closer to the shafts, which makes for easy gripping and natural finger placement. The rubberized texture also adds to the grip.
The shafts are chrome vanadium and seem very strong. The tips of the shafts are painted black, which makes them look nice, but the paint chips off quickly with use. The tips are also magnetic -- a nice feature on almost any screwdriver. The magnets are strong enough to pick up and hang on to small to medium-sized screws, like the screws you would find in electronics, televisions, or office copiers.
This stubby set is a very good offering from Tekton. It comes with Tekton's lifetime warranty, which from what I've seen they stand behind very firmly. I give this stubby set 3.5 out of 5 stars, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good pair of stubby drivers. Amazon sells the Tekton 2740 stubby screwdriver set for $4.15 as an add-on item (which means you have to spend at least $25 on your order, but it is eligible for free shipping).
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