Wera 004034 Zyklop Ratchet 3/8" Drive w/ Switch Lever

This is my second Wera 3/8th ratchet. My first was flawless. No scratches or issues with the cast. This unit I got was scratched and the inside of the handle design was very gritty like the die needs to be replaced… functionally the ratchet is fine, but it would be nice if it looked new.

Good grip fine tooth and heavy duty
What's not to love???

Good grip fine tooth and heavy duty
What's not to love???

Excellent low profile head, release button easy to use and holds very well. Nice feel in the hand. Lots of clicks.

However, I'm on my 2nd 3/8" ratchet. The 1st one served me well for about 5 years, but eventually the mechanism started to catch randomly. I don't use hammers or cheater bars on my ratchets so unless it suffered from a drop then it must have been thru normal use.

Either way, warranty replacement was free so I'm glad to have another in hand.

Ratchet is smooth; leverage is very good; switch is not sloppy and stays put. Easy to put bit on. Easy to remove bit

Have the zyklop 1/4 and needed a new 3/8 inch…. Thought I'd try this unit. Great grip and form factor. Feels great and balanced in hand.

Great Ratchet for the money. Nicely weighted. Feels good in the hand. Switch requires just enough force. Looks like it will last a long time

Feels good in the hand and operates well. Small motions in confined spaces does not totally limit this ratchet's motions. Only complaint is that the switch is a little difficult to move (maybe because it hasn't worn in).

This ratchet was definitely a nice upgrade from my basic dewalt set.

I use this in the field and it's great for working in tight spaces with the number of teeth it has. Ergonomic handle is great too.

This ratchet is phenomenal. Well built and it has heft to it. Long enough to get some real leverage on stuck nuts. The gear is tight and allows for operation in some tight spots.

Really nice ratchet. I would have given it 5 stars but it doesn't appear this ratchet is able to be rebuilt.

I upgraded my 30 year old craftsman ratchets. I love the Wera. Nice feel, nice heft, and the Wera logo in the details.

This little guy is awesome! Tight tolerances on everything and the large number of teeth give me options when working in tight places. The texture is also really easy to clean and the locking function means I'll never lose another socket when banging around my engine compartment.

The 3/8‚" drive ratchet is right on par with the 1/4‚" I already own except it is superior in one area. The size of the wrench makes it even more comfortable than it's smaller brother and inasmuch makes it my choice for certain applications. The only drawback is of the smallest variety in that I wish it were an inch shorter. The length is what honestly makes me have to use the 1/4‚" drive in certain areas but if it were an inch shorter I could just stick exclusively with the 3/8 drive.

This ratchet has a nice slim feel compared with others I've owned, which I like. The ratchet action is very fine with minimal 'wobble'. Release is firm enough not to accidentally push but easy to use. Reversing lever is easy to use but firm enough not to bump accidentally. Great ratchet!

I bought the 3/8" Wera Zyklops Metal ratchet about a month ago and put it to the test. I've used it almost every day in the shop under very harsh conditions. This is one tough tool. I figured since German engineering is top notch, I'd put this tool through it's paces and abuse it a little and it exceeded my expectations.

Aside from it's superb durability, it performs excellent. The matte finish feels great to the touch and holds up great as far as I can tell. It's a very thin ratchet with a low profile and narrow head which makes it great for working in cramped engine bays. The handle swells near the bottom in width and profile, making it very comfortable to use. It's 72 teeth make loosening fasteners in tight spots a breeze. The mechanism has very little back-drag, so it will still ratchet even on loosened bolts. The anvil holds sockets very tight, so there is little wobble.

The lever works great, it never sticks and it moves between forward and reverse very easily - it's the smoothest lever I've used. It's also shaped like Wera's logo which is a nice detail, it shows their dedication to their product and attention to design. It also make operating the lever easier when you try to thumb it with oily hands. It's recessed so you won't accidentally reverse it while working on a car.

The only drawback I could see is the laser-etched writing as opposed to the engraved markings typically used for American tools. But the writing hasn't worn or faded as of yet.

its a great ratchet and works great but is just a little bit pricier than a lot of ratchets . toatally worth it though

As usual with Wera products this works well, and feels great in your hands. It's become my go to 3/8". I bought the Zyklop swivel head too, but I like this better for easy to reach every day tasks.

great craftsmanship. nice and smooth. great detail.

I own both the 1/4" & 3/8" drives of this tool. The ratchet feels fantastic in the hand. I much prefer the satin finish over shinny chrome. All metal construction is a plus, no plastic handles to wear out, crack or look crappy. My only complaint is that these are not rebuildable.

I was really impressed with the quality and feel of this ratchet. Certainly much more comfortable than that of a typical bulky handle. The finish is more of a matte than a shiny chrome, which helps reduce glare. Light, yet durable.

This ratchet has a great feel. Thinner and longer than most ratchets with a high engagement.

Much thinner than your average 3/8 ratchet which is why I purchased it. I'm a small lady so the thin handle fits well in my hand, and the extra length gives me just a bit more leverage. Minus one star because I sometimes have to fiddle with it to get the switch to move.

Very high quality feel. Hefty but not heavy. Thin and slender but still feels good in the hand. Ratcheting mechanism is silky smooth.

Easy change in ratchet direction. Solid construction. Built to take abuse.