Abstract: A ratchet wrench for supporting removable wrench sockets of simplified construction employing a two-chambered pear shaped housing journaling a ratchet gear and a one-piece combined pawl and pawl reversal lever which are supported on parallel axes for limited rotational movement in mutual bearing engagement; such ratchet gear and pawl receiving additional bearing support from the walls of their respective chambers and being maintained in their rotational operating positions by a single retaining ring.