Key Features:+ Very strong magnet
- Does not hold up as well to rust as other drivers do
Being over 16" long, the Wiha 38460 magnetic bit holder is not a screwdriver most people will carry every day. At around $20.00, you probably won't buy one until you think you'll need it. But once you have it, it's a good screwdriver to hold onto and keep in your tool box for emergencies.
The shaft is made of CRM-72 steel, and while it holds up well to every day use, it does not hold up well over time to rust. It lived in my car for many years, right next to a long Snap-On driver, and while the Snap-On driver showed no signs of rust, this Wiha driver grew many rust spots along the shaft. Store it somewhere dry and it should be okay. The handle, on the other hand, is very well-made and does not deteriorate over time. It's a mixture of plastic and rubber in Wiha's signature black-and-red coloring that provides a good, solid grip. I've had this driver for close to 10 years and the lettering on the handle looks just as bright and new as when I first got it.
The picture above is not to scale. This driver has a 300cm (11.8") blade and measures 410mm (16.25") from end to end. It provides a lot of leverage and is strong enough to stand up to heavy use. It has a hexagon shaft that provides additional grip for your off hand. The bit holder uses standard 1/4" bits.
This bit holder has a very strong magnet, stronger than most magnetic bit holders I've used. It easily attracts and holds every screw I've used with it. With Wiha tools, you can typically expect that they will be well-made, and this bit holder will do nothing to change your mind.
The Wiha 38460 magnetic bit holder currently sells for $19.19 from Crawford Tools, $19.95 from Amazon, and $22.58 directly from Wiha.
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