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Is a screwdriver a screwdriver, or
are there superior products to be had?

Most brands of tools have a few grades. Craftsman, Stanley, probably many
others, make a higher end as well as some crappy ones. Most of us need 4
screwdrivers for 90% of what you do. A #1 and #2 Phillips, a 1/8 and 1/4"
flat blade. Torx is becoming popular, especially with automotive. T-12 and
T-15 seem to be the most used. The other 10% are the very small sizes.
The #0 Phillips is often used for electronics and such.

Two things to look at. First, the handle. Better drives have a nice hefty
handle with a contour that is easily gripped. Cheap ones are smaller
diameter, hard to grip, and can actually hurt your hand it you do a lot of
turning with a lot of pressure.

Next is the tip. I know a few brands will heat treat the tip and they are
precise in the size and grind. Cheap ones are not, will bend, break, ruin
screws.

Good tools make a job go faster, easier, less prone to damage. Cheap tools
can cause nightmares when they strip out screws.

Once you get the screwdrivers, look at a couple of wrenches, sockets, etc.
Quality just feels good in the hand.