I think GW was one of the earliest brands to go totally in on Chinese production.
Elroy is simply not a Chinese fan. It was Elroy's anticipation these were going to be of Taiwan manufacture.
Any who, Elroy offers these observations in no particular order.
The ratchet shifting is a little "chunky" side. The levers are rather small which makes them a little difficult to move.
The ratchet drag is high on the return pull which require "finger assistance"
The jaws on the open end are nicely finished...........no broach marks, nice and flat.
The open end jaws are also fairly wide. Call Elroy old school...........not a fan of the off corner "notch"
There was one wrench in the set that had a burn mark from the chrome bath ( You knew Elroy as nit picker )
The size and logo stamping on the beam was very shallow and not consistent between members
The plastic storage rack on the 12 piece parent set was superior to large supplemental set. Totally different designs
Box ends were substantially larger in diameter that a conventional box end which obvious should be expected. Box end thickness was comparable to conventional wrenches.
Elroy noted that some of the quoted retail costs were excessive. Total cost on this combined set was reasonable in Elroy's eye.
Elroy paid off
Karl Malden so it looks like they're keepers.