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product_id: 15102910
title: "HBR3 Double Ended 1/4\" Hex Bit Ratchet"
brand: "vim tools"
price: "VT7297"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Vim Tools"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/15102910-hbr3-double-ended-1-4-hex-bit-ratchet
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Quick-disk for instant hand-turning 52-tooth gear for ultra-fine 7.5° sweep Double-ended 1/4" hex for versatile bit use HBR3 Double Ended 1/4" Hex Bit Ratchet

**Brand:** vim tools
**Price:** VT7297
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Tiny tool, massive impact—ratchet like a pro, anywhere, anytime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HBR3 Double Ended 1/4" Hex Bit Ratchet by vim tools
- **How much does it cost?** VT7297 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/15102910-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

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Smallest, lowest profile head in the industry—perfect for close-quarters and EDC convenience.
- • **Secure Bit Retention:** Stops and retaining clips keep bits firmly in place, preventing frustrating drops on the job.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Accepts Leatherman and standard 1/4" hex bits, making it your go-to ratchet for any project.
- • **Dual-Function Quick-Disk:** Knurled quick-disk lets you rapidly tighten or loosen fasteners without ratcheting delays.
- • **Precision in Every Click:** Reversible 52-tooth gear head requires only 7.5° sweep for tight spaces and smooth ratcheting.

## 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 head for minimal sweep angles, a quick-disk for rapid hand-turning, and secure bit retention. Crafted from durable chrome vanadium steel, it’s designed for professionals who demand high performance in tight spaces and value portability for everyday carry.

## 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: Awesome - 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

## 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 | #45,338 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #126 in Socket Wrenches |
| Brand | VIM Tools |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (817) |
| 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:** 0.01 Pounds
- **Material:** Chrome Vanadium Steel

## Images

![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).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well
*by D***L on September 13, 2025*

Bit ratchet is made well , has smooth action on ratchet itself. I use it regularly and it's holding up well including the finish.

## Frequently Bought Together

- VIM Tools HBR3 Double Ended 1/4" Hex Bit Ratchet
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*Last updated: 2026-02-22*