Craftsman used to be higher quality. Still OK for hobby use. Same maker as most of the rest of the import tools I think. For a while I was really impressed with quality of the chrome Stanley Professional.

When I was turning wrenches for a living, Snap-on was what I bought. NOTHING beats Snap on screwdrivers or a full set of 3/8 drive 6-point sockets with flank drive or a large set of long combination wrenches. Pricey you bet, but virtually indestructible. Snap-on screwdrivers will flex and snap back to original position when bent - they break if bent too much. That's hard metal. Mac and Matco just bend and stay. If you're working straight commission in a Dealership, tool breakage can be a disaster.

However, I will say that the old fine-tooth Craftsman ratchets of the 1970's were superior to the Snap-on ratchets. Snap on ratchets can really be knuckle-busters when they slip. Not so with the old fine-tooth Craftsmans.