Gideon C. 3 This ratchet has a number of attractive features; slim profile head to fit into tight areas, long length for leverage, high quality finish, made in Japan. However, the long length and thin handle of this ratchet has caused an unexpected effect; when attempting to loosen a tight bolt there is a noticeable flex of the long thin handle which results in the ratchet flexing and not breaking the bolt loose. In this situation, switching to a shorter but thicker, more rigid flex head ratchet was able to break the bolt loose. Unfortunately due to this handle flex it can’t be used in these situations when a bolt or nut is tight requiring it to be broken loose, so its positive features of long length and slim profile head can’t be fully utilized.