Vessel 22005EVA BALL GRIP Ratchet Screwdriver 5-Piece Set (22005EVA)
Vessel 22005EVA BALL GRIP Ratchet Screwdriver 5-Piece Set (22005EVA)
Key Features
Overview
This is a ratcheting screwdriver set built for repetitive fastening without repositioning your grip on every turn. The Vessel 22005EVA Ball Grip Ratchet Screwdriver 5-Piece Set pairs a fine, smooth ratchet mechanism with a rounded elastic ball-grip handle, covering three Phillips sizes and two slotted sizes.
The ratchet itself runs through a 3-position switch — clockwise, locked, or counterclockwise — operated by hand without needing to reach for a separate control. Vessel builds the mechanism to turn smoothly under load rather than clicking loosely, which keeps the driver from slipping off the fastener mid-turn. The blade is a separate, replaceable unit rather than fixed permanently into the handle: if a tip wears out or snaps, you replace the blade instead of the whole tool, extending the useful life of the ratchet handle itself.
Blade steel is fully hardened, made from the same material Vessel uses in its Tatara-forged blades — a reference to the traditional Japanese iron-forging process the company has applied to screwdriver steel since its 1916 founding. The shank carries a slim cover intended to reduce the chance of a short-circuit contact while working near live components, though Vessel is explicit that the tool's electrical insulation is not guaranteed — treat it as a mechanical safeguard, not an insulated-rated tool, and always shut off power before working near electrical connections.
Each blade also carries a magnetic tip to hold screws in place for one-handed starts, useful when working overhead or in a tight space where you can't hold the fastener and the driver at the same time.
This set fits anyone doing repetitive assembly, panel, or maintenance work where a ratchet saves real time over repositioning a standard driver on every turn — electronics assembly, appliance service, automotive trim and panel work, and general maintenance.
Five Sizes, One Ratchet Handle
Three Phillips and two slotted blades cover the sizes most common in general fastening, all sharing the same ratchet handle mechanism.
- Phillips #2 x 4-in., #2 x 6-in., #3 x 6-in.
- Slotted 1/4-in. x 4-in. and 1/4-in. x 6-in.
- Magnetic tips hold fasteners for one-handed starts
Ratchet Without the Slip
The rotation switch is built into the handle itself, so you can change direction with a thumb without breaking your grip on the driver.
- Clockwise, locked, and counterclockwise settings
- Fine tooth engagement for smooth, controlled ratcheting
- Elastic ball grip keeps torque centered in your palm
What's in the Box
- Ball Grip Ratchet Screwdriver, Phillips #2 x 100mm / 4-in. (No. 2200) — 1
- Ball Grip Ratchet Screwdriver, Phillips #2 x 150mm / 6-in. (No. 2200) — 1
- Ball Grip Ratchet Screwdriver, Phillips #3 x 150mm / 6-in. (No. 2200) — 1
- Ball Grip Ratchet Screwdriver, Slotted 6mm / 1/4-in. x 100mm / 4-in. (No. 2200) — 1
- Ball Grip Ratchet Screwdriver, Slotted 6mm / 1/4-in. x 150mm / 6-in. (No. 2200) — 1
Electrical insulation is not guaranteed on any driver in this set — shut off power before working near live circuits.
Key Specifications
| Set Size | 5 pieces |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | 3-position ratchet (clockwise / lock / counterclockwise) |
| Tip Types | Phillips and slotted |
| Phillips Sizes | #2 x 4-in., #2 x 6-in., #3 x 6-in. |
| Slotted Sizes | 1/4-in. x 4-in., 1/4-in. x 6-in. |
| Blade | Fully hardened steel, replaceable blade unit |
| Grip | Elastic ball-grip handle |
| Magnetic Tip | Yes, all blades |
| Electrical Insulation | Not guaranteed — shut off power before use |
Built For
Pro Tip
Set the ratchet to lock for the first few turns to seat a fastener without cam-out risk, then switch to ratchet mode once the screw is running true — it keeps the tip from riding up out of the recess on the initial bite.
Warranty & Support
Tool Nut's Take
A Ratchet Set That Doesn't Skimp on Blade Quality
The Vessel 22005EVA Ball Grip Ratchet Screwdriver Set backs a smooth 3-position ratchet with a genuinely replaceable, hardened blade — not a throwaway driver with a gimmick handle.
- Who it's for: Anyone driving a lot of fasteners in one sitting — electronics assembly, panel work, repetitive maintenance — who wants to save the wrist motion of a standard driver.
- Why it stands out: The replaceable blade unit means a worn tip doesn't retire the whole tool, which most ratchet screwdrivers in this price range don't offer.
- Worth knowing: This set is not electrically insulated — Vessel says so directly on the packaging. Keep it away from live circuits despite the slim shank cover.
Common Questions
- Can the blade be replaced if it wears out or breaks? Yes — the blade is a separate unit from the ratchet handle and can be swapped without replacing the whole driver.
- Is this ratchet screwdriver electrically insulated? No. Vessel states insulation is not guaranteed on this set and instructs users to shut off power before working near electrical circuits.
- How many ratchet positions does the handle have? Three — clockwise, locked, and counterclockwise.
- Where is this set made? Thailand.