Best approach to buying tools?

You mentioned Husky at HD. Is that the "same" Husky as "we" always knew, or is this, too, a new, improved chineseoated version?

Sadly, HD's "Husky" is not the same we knew from days gone by. Don't know for certain but more than likely HD bought the name from New Brittan Tool and lined up some one to make the tools. They seem to be decently made, years ago for Christmas my wife bought me a 1/4, 3/8 drive SAE/Metric socket set, I use it in my track box, or if I'm salvage yard shopping.