Like the title of my review says, this ratchet is bar none the best 3/8 flex head ratchet on the market (that includes the high end truck brands). The mechanism is smooth but positive, the flex head is built MUCH stronger than the competition and the ratchet itself is simply beautiful to look at. I'm not an SK loyalist by any means, as I own a number of other ratchets (Proto, Craftsman, etc.) but for 3/8" drive, I think this is going to be my new go to ratchet when a flex head is needed. You can see and feel the quality in this ratchet when you use it and it is absolutely worth the moderate price it typically lists at. This puppy has been around for decades and there's a solid reason for that -it's simply a great design that can't be beat. Pick one up for yourself and you won't be disappointed.