lowes Kobalt tools

HF, I live about 5 minutes from one. Their 1/2 impact sockets rock although i did break a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter of all things..? Their deep sockets you buy in a set (not in a combo pack) are much better than their old stuff: plating and ID on sockets are very good, not the stamped flaking stuff of old. Sure they still sell a 4.99 socket set but thats the one you keep under your seat for a road side emergency. IF it breaks, walk it in, tell the clerk(s) that you are getting a replacement, hand both items to the clerk and walk out with the new one. If the stocking part is different or more expensive (or cheaper) you get what they got but its usually better quality when it comes to hand tools. Craftsman tools has a few lines. Some of the wrenches look like cheap stampings, made in India or something, still have sand cast texture and a smooth ID stamp area. HF are all smooth and polished looking now like Snap-on but not as thin. I used a long 7/16 Snap-on wrench and it felt like a hacksaw blade in my hand, that shank was THIN! But I am cheap....and my livelyhood doesnt depend on my toolbox, thank goodness. I cant imagine wrenching for a living, then coming home and doing it for a hobby.
My favorite ratchet was a Kreauter (sp?) great feel, had somewhat of a squareish handle but the best tools seem the got 'lost' first...;-(