Vessel 3308EVA WOOD-COMPO Non-Slip Tang-Thru Screwdriver 8-Piece Set (3308EVA)
Vessel 3308EVA WOOD-COMPO Non-Slip Tang-Thru Screwdriver 8-Piece Set (3308EVA)
Key Features
Overview
The Vessel 3308EVA WOOD-COMPO Non-Slip Tang-Thru Screwdriver 8-Piece Set is a manual screwdriver set built for anyone who needs a full spread of driving sizes plus the ability to strike a stuck fastener without switching tools. Model 3308EVA pairs six full-length tang-thru drivers — three Phillips (#1, #2, #3) and three slotted (5.5mm, 6mm, 8mm) — with two shorter stubby drivers in Phillips #2 and slotted 6mm, for tight clearances where a full-length shaft won't fit.
The defining feature is the WOOD-COMPO handle. Vessel engineers this composite material specifically so it doesn't slip when hands or the tool itself get wet or oily — a real failure point on standard molded-plastic handles, which turn slick the moment cutting fluid, hand cream, or plain sweat gets involved. The texture holds up through repeated use instead of glazing over or wearing smooth.
Tang-thru construction is the other half of the story. Rather than a shank that stops inside the handle, the steel core runs all the way through and exposes a cap at the top end, built to take a hammer strike. That means a driver bit that's seized in a stubborn screw, or a fastener that needs a sharp tap to break it loose, doesn't force a trip to grab a different tool — the 330-series drivers in this set are rated for it.
Each driver carries a single one-piece steel shank sized to its own tip — not a swappable-bit system — so torque transfers directly from handle to fastener with no play at a bit interface. The blade tips are finished in black chrome for corrosion resistance, and the whole lineup is manufactured by Vessel in Japan.
This set fits electricians, maintenance techs, and general repair work where the job doesn't stay clean and a stuck screw is as common as a straightforward one — anyone who wants one case of drivers that won't slip in their hand and won't need babying around a hammer.
Six Full-Length Drivers Plus Two Stubbies
Eight drivers cover both the everyday sizes and the tight-clearance situations a standard set leaves you without. The tang-thru drivers handle full-torque work; the stubbies step in wherever a full-length shaft can't reach.
- Tang-thru: Phillips #1 x 75mm, #2 x 150mm, #3 x 150mm; Slotted 5.5mm x 75mm, 6mm x 150mm, 8mm x 150mm
- Stubby: Phillips #2 and Slotted 6mm, short-shaft for confined spaces
A Handle That Doesn't Give Up Grip
The WOOD-COMPO handle is molded with a non-slip surface designed to hold up specifically when conditions get messy — the exact scenario where a smooth plastic handle turns into a liability.
- Stays grippable when wet or oily
- Steel cap exposed at the top for direct hammer strikes on stuck fasteners
Corrosion-Resistant Tips Built to Last
Every blade in the set is finished in black chrome, which resists corrosion better than bare steel and keeps the tip's fit in the screw head from degrading over years of use.
- Black chrome-plated finish on every driver
- One-piece steel shank per driver, sized to its specific tip
What's in the Box
- Tang-thru Phillips #1 screwdriver, 75mm shaft — 1
- Tang-thru Phillips #2 screwdriver, 150mm shaft — 1
- Tang-thru Phillips #3 screwdriver, 150mm shaft — 1
- Tang-thru slotted screwdriver, 5.5mm x 75mm shaft — 1
- Tang-thru slotted screwdriver, 6mm x 150mm shaft — 1
- Tang-thru slotted screwdriver, 8mm x 150mm shaft — 1
- Stubby Phillips #2 screwdriver, short shaft — 1
- Stubby slotted 6mm screwdriver, short shaft — 1
Vessel's own product listing does not specify a case or pouch for this set — the eight drivers above are the confirmed contents; some third-party retailers reference an EVA-style tray but this is not confirmed on the manufacturer's page.
Key Specifications
| Piece Count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Driver Types | 6 full-length tang-thru, 2 stubby |
| Phillips Tips | #1 x 75mm, #2 x 150mm, #3 x 150mm |
| Slotted Tips | 5.5mm x 75mm, 6mm x 150mm, 8mm x 150mm |
| Stubby Tips | Phillips #2, Slotted 6mm (short shaft) |
| Blade Finish | Black chrome plated |
| Handle Material | WOOD-COMPO non-slip composite |
| Construction | Tang-thru (hammer-strike steel cap) |
| Weight | 2.24 lb (1.02 kg) |
| Made In | Japan |
Built For
Pro Tip
On a seized screw or a fastener that won't break loose, don't reach for a different tool — the tang-thru drivers in this set are built to take a hammer strike straight on the exposed steel cap. A sharp tap while applying turning pressure will often break a stuck fastener free without stripping the head.
Warranty & Support
Tool Nut's Take
Eight Drivers Built to Handle Grease, Grip, and a Hammer
The Vessel 3308EVA WOOD-COMPO Non-Slip Tang-Thru Screwdriver 8-Piece Set earns its keep on jobs where the fasteners don't cooperate and the handle can't afford to slip.
- Who it's for: Electricians, mechanics, and maintenance techs who need a full-range driver set that stays grippable in wet or oily conditions and can take a hammer when a fastener fights back.
- Why it stands out: Tang-thru construction lets you strike stuck fasteners directly through the handle — most driver sets in this price range don't offer that at all.
- Worth knowing: Blade steel grade and Rockwell hardness aren't published by Vessel for this line — what's confirmed is the black chrome finish, tip sizing, and Japan manufacturing.
Common Questions
- What does "tang-thru" mean on this screwdriver? The steel shank runs the full length of the handle and exposes a cap at the top, so the driver can safely take a direct hammer strike to break loose a stuck fastener.
- What sizes are included? Three Phillips (#1, #2, #3) and three slotted (5.5mm, 6mm, 8mm) full-length drivers, plus a Phillips #2 and a slotted 6mm stubby driver for tight clearances.
- Is this set made in Japan? Yes — Vessel manufactures the 3308EVA set in Japan.
- Can I hit these screwdrivers with a hammer? Yes, on the six full-length 330-series tang-thru drivers — that's what the exposed steel cap is built for. Treat the two stubby drivers as standard hand-turn tools.