For a ratchet that ticks those boxes and punches well above its size and price, we can't recommend the 711L Mini Ratchet ...

But we don’t think most will get to that level of turning power (and even then, a set of locking pliers is likely the better option anyway). A lower-quality wrench will wiggle from the get-go ...

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