The ratchet first came out in 1983. Chounard introduced a redesiged version in 1984. This had a thicker holding collar and more teeth to the ratchet. Chounard discontinued the ratchet in early 1987.

↑ 017: Chouinard Ice Screw Ratchet

• Made in USA [1983–1984].
• This tool makes installing and removing Chouinard Tubular Ice Screws much easier.

↑ 233: Chouinard Ice Screw Ratchet

• Made in USA [1984–1986].
• Mechanically identical to #017, but anodizing one side green makes it easier to visually determine the insert and remove orientations.