I used to make a living with my tools (motorcycle repair), still run a motorcycle race team, and have used a lot of different brands including Craftsman, Mac, Snap-on, Hazet, Stahlwille, Eklind, Bondhus, etc., etc... As time moved on, I had worked my way up the tool food chain in terms of cost and quality.

And then I tried Beta Tools. My first Beta tools were these t-handle hex wrenches as a matter of fact:
http://www.procarestores.com/product...s_id=000960934

I'm never looking back. I have been (and will be) replacing all of my tools with Beta as my old tools wear, break, or I need new tools.

The ones in the link (with the orange handles) have forged tips; they're not just a piece of hex stock with a handle. They have cheaper ones, but they are just hex stock in a handle.

It may sound weird, but the fit of these wrenches have a fit that just feels good to use. These tools really are a joy, as are all of their tools that I have, which range from screwdrivers to torque wrenches now.

They are the top tool in Italy (think: Italian Snap-On), and are the "Official" tool of Ferrari (if you're in to that kind of marketing stuff.)

Their quality, fit, and finish beats the heck out of Snap-On (no mean feat), and cost less, too. The only downside is that you have to order them online, but my experience with these guys has always been great. (The importer is based in Colorado.)

No, I don't have any affiliation with them... I just love their tools. And besides, they're Italian!