For years, Craftsman, Snap on, Matco, S&K and several other premium brands of wrenches, and other steel hand tools were made at Western Forge in Colorado Springs. They all came out of the same foundry using the same equipment. The only difference was the design specs from each retailer . . and how shiny they were. The shinier, the more expensive . .
At one time, I had a huge tool box full of Snap On and Matco hand tools . . then I got clear out of the business and hobby . . since then, in the last 30 years I've built two race cars and a street rod with mostly Craftsman Tools . . can't really complain about any of them, other than the old fine ratcheting Ratchets, both Snap On and Craftsman wear out faster than they used to . . And, I haven't "Broken" any of them . . Use 'em as they were designed to be used and you won't . .
But then again, to each his own . . . . .