Wera 05051517001 Ratcheting Screwdriver: Six Bits Stored in the Handle

This is the current 05051517001 set, not the discontinued older Kraftform Kompakt 27 RA or a neighboring kit with a different bit mix. Wera supplies PH 1, PH 2, PZ 1, PZ 2, 1 x 5.5 mm slotted and 1.2 x 6.5 mm slotted BiTorsion bits. Torx, hex and square bits are not included.

A 9-degree return angle helps when a full wrist turn will not fit

Wera integrates the fine-toothed ratchet into the handle and specifies a 9-degree return angle. That short reset movement matters beside a cabinet wall, under a shelf or around installed hardware, where a conventional driver may have to be lifted and regripped after every partial turn. The ratchet lets the hand work back and forth while the bit continues driving in the selected direction.

The mechanism also supports fast “spinning,” but Wera places an important condition on that claim: the screw must offer no resistance. It is useful for moving through the free-running part of a thread, not a promise that the handle will power through a tight or damaged fastener. Once resistance rises, deliberate hand force and the correct bit fit still matter.

Six 25 mm bits travel inside the handle

Opening the handle exposes a magazine with all six included bits. The mix covers two Phillips sizes, two Pozidriv sizes and two slotted widths, while Wera’s Take It Easy markings use profile colors and size stamps to speed identification. For flat-pack furniture, cabinet hardware and general indoor assembly that uses those profiles, the driver can replace a separate small bit case.

The boundary is equally clear. All six are short 25 mm bits, so they do not provide the reach of long blades or extensions. The set omits Torx and hex profiles, and Phillips and Pozidriv are not interchangeable even when they look similar. Match the screw recess before applying force; using the wrong cross-head profile can damage both bit and screw.

Clockwise, counterclockwise and fixed modes are selected at the ring

Turn the ring switch clockwise for clockwise ratcheting or counterclockwise for reverse work. Set it to 0 and the ratchet is disabled, turning the tool into a fixed driver for controlled starting, final alignment or any moment when back-and-forth movement would be distracting. The visual relationship between ring direction and driving direction reduces the mental pause common with tiny unlabeled selector levers.

At the working end, a 1/4-inch universal holder uses a stainless-steel sleeve and strong permanent magnet to retain the bit. The magnet helps keep a bit seated during positioning; it does not lock a screw to the tip or replace checking full engagement. Wera’s two-component Kraftform handle combines hard and soft zones for grip and control, while the non-roll shape helps keep the driver from traveling across a bench.

Buy it for a self-contained manual driving kit, not universal coverage

Choose this Wera when your recurring screws match the six supplied profiles and a 9-degree ratchet would help in restricted hand space. It is especially coherent for furniture assembly, cabinet adjustments and maintenance tasks where the next bit is more useful inside the handle than in another box. The 0 position also makes it practical when a fixed driver is preferable.

Skip it if most work is Torx or hex, if screws sit at the bottom of deep recesses, or if you need an insulated driver for electrical work. Add the exact long blade, extension or specialty profile that the fastener requires instead of forcing the included bits into a job they do not fit. Wera’s datasheet lists 289 g and 230 x 70 x 45 mm for the set record; those dimensions should not be read as the bare screwdriver’s length.

The 05051517001 earns its place by resolving two small interruptions at once: the ratchet reduces hand repositioning, and the handle keeps six correctly identified bits within reach. Buy it when that exact profile mix matches the work. Otherwise, a driver built around the missing profile or extra reach will be the more useful choice.

### Verdict

Buy the Wera 05051517001 when you regularly use PH 1, PH 2, PZ 1, PZ 2 and the two supplied slotted sizes, and want a 9-degree ratchet plus fixed mode without carrying a separate bit case.