1937

1937 - First socket sets.

An idea from the USA, a journey and the first socket set in Europe.

Advertisement during National Socialism period.

Catalogue right before World War II with focus on automotive tools.

Werbeanzeige in Zeiten des Nationalsozialismus.

Katalog kurz vor Ausbruch des 2. Weltkriegs mit Schwerpunkt auf Automobilwerkzeugen.

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The year 1940 - War.

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Our robust classics in a sturdy sheet steel case.

Socket spanner set 12.5 mm (1/2"), MATADOR 4114

socket wrench set in 12.5 mm (1/2")The robust classic in a sturdy sheet steel box. Socket wrench set 12.5 mm (1/2"), 6-ct., 23 pcs., In sturdy sheet steel box, durable quality, black powder-coated. With black MTS flexible foam insert, resistant to oils and greases, no more rattling . Metric dimensions. Content: With lever ratchet. Extensions in 125, 250 mm. Handle with sliding piece, cardan joint. Wrench inserts in hexagon or double hexagon: 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 27 - 30 - 32 mm. Made of chrome-vanadium steel. All sockets with SuperChrome coating for finer surface finish and strong resistance to damage, scratches, etc. With non-slip cross knurling for fast, manual release (even with oily hands). With SmartDrive profile which protects the screw and nut heads, as the power is transmitted to the flanks and not to the corners.

€129.00*

Der absolute Klassiker - 6,3 mm (1/4") & 12,5 mm (1/2").

Socket spanner set 6.3 mm (1/4") & 12.5 mm (1/2"), MATADOR 4118

socket wrench set in 6.3 mm (1/4") and 12.5 mm (1/2")The robust classic in a sturdy sheet steel box. Socket wrench set 12 ct., 61 pcs., In sturdy sheet steel box, durable quality, black powder-coated. With black MTS flexible foam insert, resistant to oils and greases, no more rattling . Metric dimensions. Content: With lever changeover ratchets in 6.3 (1/4) - 12.5 (1/2). Content 6.3 (1/4): socket wrench inserts hexagon in: 4 - 4.5 - 5 - 5.5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 mm. Extension 50 mm. Cardan joint, plug handle. Screwdriver inserts slot: 4 - 5.5 - 7 x 32 mm. Screwdriver inserts cross slot: PH 1 - PH 2 - PZ 1 - PZ 2 x 32 mm. Wrench inserts TORX®: E4 - E5 - E6 - E8. Screwdriver inserts TORX®: T10 - T15 - T20 - T25 - T27 - T30 x 32 mm. Content 12,5 (1/2): Wrench inserts double hexagon in: 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 27 - 30 - 32 mm. Handle with sliding piece, extensions in 125, 250 mm. Cardan joint. Made of chrome-vanadium steel. All sockets with SuperChrome coating for finer surface finish and strong resistance to damage, scratches, etc. With non-slip cross knurling (12.5 mm (1/2")) for fast, manual loosening (even with oily hands). With SmartDrive profile which protects the screw and nut heads, as the power is transmitted to the flanks and not to the corners. The absolute classic. This sentence is the basic equipment of every professional and simply should not be missing.

€209.00*

Tool box BLACKBOX 125 pcs, 6 - 32 mm, MATADOR 41520001

There are many toolboxes.Well thought-out compilations with real quality tools only a few.The MATADOR „BlackBox“ is a real surprise box. Everything in it that the demanding mechanic and ambitious screwdriver needs for large and small repairs. Well thought-out contents, uncompromising quality and numerous tools with multiple functions, for example: 4-piece pliers set with 3K handles incl. all-round side cutters for cutting, stripping, crimping and bending. The 4-in-1 pocket screwdriver with shirt clip and the 4 most important screwdriver bits in slot and PH incl. fine mechanic bits for glasses, cell phone, keyboard, radio, etc. The reversible, fine-toothed 4-in-1 ratchet wrench with SW 10, 13, 17 and 19 mm, even covers about 70% of all screw connections! The super equipped 6.3(1/4) smarty box with the MATADOR Z90 ratchet. 2 angle wrench sets for hexagon socket and TORX® screws with softGRIP holder for quick removal. Stocked with many more quality tools that simply can't be missed! Thanks to the soft foam insert, all tools are housed vibration-proof and keep their place during transport. In an attractive, sturdy plastic case. Includes all important ratchets, drive tools and sockets in 6.3 (1/4) from 6 - 13 mm and 12.5 (1/2) from 10 - 32 mm. Includes sockets for TORX®, slotted and PH & PZ screws. Includes spark plug sockets in 16, 18, 20.8 mm. The tool assortment is rounded off by the most important tools that no workplace or household should be without: Hammer, pliers, saw, knife, screwdriver, file, pin punch etc. Here are really all the important tools included! The high-quality MATADOR BLACKBOX is therefore recommended for many areas. From the mobile craftsman to the ambitious hobby screwdriver - the BLACKBOX is a real "must-have" in the upscale tool sector! With black MFS insert made of soft foam, resistant to oils and greases, no more rattling - all tools are perfectly protected! The shapely and stable quality plastic case offers a safe place for the high-quality tools. Everything is perfectly organized here. The MATADOR BLACKBOX - the 125 most important tools for work, home and hobby.

€599.00*

MATADOR is one of the pioneers of the German tool industry. Since 1900 we have been producing quality hand tools "around the screw" at our site in Remscheid, the centre of the German tool industry. Our core competences are spanners, sockets, torque and pneumatic tools as well as modular systems. For screws from 3.2 - 230 mm. Over 4,500 catalogue items. Proven millions of times. Available in >70 countries. For ambitious users in industry, trade and automotive. MATADOR is an accredited initial supplier to leading automotive groups, including Audi, Bosch, Ford, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Volvo and many others.

1937 - First socket sets.

Learn more about the history.

History from the beginning

The next decade.

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