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Harbor Freight’s Highly Anticipated New Tools Finally Arrive on Store Shelves

If you’ve been holding out for more G2 ratchet releases, the retailer’s latest launch might deliver the utility you’ve been looking for.

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Last fall at SEMA 2025, Harbor Freight previewed an expansive lineup of ratchets as part of a broader range of imminent Icon-branded releases.

In the months since, the retailer has kept the hype building by teasing out a few tools at a time.

Still, the ratchets have been worth the wait, as the G2 update introduces meaningful changes, like lower-profile heads and split-pawl designs.

Now, Harbor Freight has added to the range once again. As such, even if the last Icon drop didn’t deliver the necessary utility, these new tools might be just what your garage is missing.

Display of ICON G2 professional ratchets and socket sets on a black pegboard with red and black packaging and a lifetime guarantee sign.
Harbor Freight’s teased Icon releases at SEMA 2025 were extensive, to say the least.
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A raft of new ratchets

The latest Icon haul spans seven ratchets in total across five different sizes and two drives.

Beyond a new 1/4-inch-drive stubby ratchet with a flex handle, this means there are now both 1/4-inch-drive 6.5-inch and 9-inch flex heads, as well as 1/2-inch-drive options in 12-inch standard and 18-inch flex configurations.

Display table with various ICON professional hand tools and tool sets in a store setting.
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What’s more, some offer the option of both bare metal and rubber comfort grips. Assuming you go with the latter, it also benefits from an ergonomic redesign compared to the first generation.

Unlike previous G2 flex releases, however, it’s worth noting that these new Icon ratchets do not feature a multi-position locking mechanism. Instead, they move freely, as was the case with their G1 predecessors. 

More to come, sales to follow

Last time Harbor Freight added to its Icon catalog, the retailer confirmed that there would be a total of 15 ratchets on the way. As such, there should still be a few more G2s trickling out soon.

If you don’t feel like springing for the cost of the latest and greatest, the good news is that G1 discounts are always soon to follow.

About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he’s not chasing the latest industry news, he’s probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.

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