YIKES!

[rust in the eye]

nepros 3/8"sq. URUSHI Ratchet Handle (源氏軁EGENJI-GURUMA)

The wheels of the oxcart were made of wood, which could dry out and crack or split if not used for several days. Therefore, the wheels were removed and soaked in the river. This scene from those days is patterned in what is also known as the "katakuruma pattern. It is a metaphor for life itself...

neprostools.com

Recent thread mentioning this maker brought me to their site. Good Lord!
I'm reminded of an old Cheech and Chong bit where a Japanese officer explains to a would be kamikazi pilot how to perform his duty. The pilot's response seems appropriate here.

 

[four.cycle]

why are you messin' around lookin' at the small stuff? go big and get the whole set!

 

[terrific]

Oh, wow. I thought that price was in yen.
That's kind of dope, though, and it should catch on. Obviously don't use mother of pearl, etc., but some cool handles wouldn't be so bad. Maybe laser etched, maybe an anodized aluminum sleeve.

 

[mike93lx]

why are you messin' around lookin' at the small stuff? go big and get the whole set!

I was looking for a way to initiate my divorce. Thanks bud!

 

[Beerhippie]

I just ordered two! The price is better than Snap-On!

 

[2ndGearRubber]

I'll wait for the Icon version.

 

[SwissMetric]

Listed: CHF 4459.24 (currency converted: USD 4930.50)
Just a tad more expensive than a large electronic Stahlwille torque wrench.
IIRC there are also gold plated ratchets.

Wooden box included I hope.

Barely known is that some luxurious boxes for very expensive Swiss (many kCHF, kUSD or kEUR (not to be confused with KEUR for KEMA-KEUR )) watches are indded made in... China.

 

[FigN⋅m]

We had to cancel our KTC factory tour last Japan vacation, but I bet it would have been nice to see these up close!

 

[Junkdrawer Dog]

Yeah.. but how's the warranty?

 

[rust in the eye]

Yeah.. but how's the warranty?

Depends on if they bear evidence of a cheater bar

 

[SwissMetric]

I don't use ANY wooden boxes:

Swiss Tool Case - a luxury Gift | Wood and Luxury

The Swiss Tool Case is a luxury gift for him and for her. Handcrafted in Switzerland. Models are available in solid Pear, Walnut and Plum Wood

swisstoolcase.com

Not a tool but...

Balenciaga's "Tool Bracelet" - Core77

In the market for some jewelry? Here's Balenciaga's Tool Bracelet: Yep, it's a hose clamp. Just one that's made from brass with a silver finish. The list price is $950, but it's currently marked down to $659. The images clearly show "Made in France," but the product

www.core77.com

There's also a high fashion cable tie bracelet, don't remember the designer and can't either remember the fashion brand which also sells a very few extremely expensive basic hand tools.

Example here, featured in Vogue:

Christopher Kane’s New Must-Have Accessory Is Just $30

Love the cable-tie accessories in Christopher Kane’s Spring ’16 show? London shoppers will be able to buy them for just $30 this November.

www.vogue.com

Whatever floats one's boat, bateau qui vogue.

 

[FJ 432]

I'm reminded of an old Cheech and Chong bit where a Japanese officer explains to a would be kamikazi pilot how to perform his duty. The pilot's response seems appropriate here.

Thanks for this, I blew my drink all over my screen!

Waiting for Dave....

 

[rust in the eye]

Dave's not home

 

[bmwrd0]

The handles on those ratchets look like what you would find at a head shop, back in the day.

And the prices are what you would pay after using what the head shop was selling.

 

[RTM]

Dave's not home

Dave’s not here. ?? So disappointed that people don’t get that anymore.

 

[rust in the eye]

 

[Kent_B]

Was never stoned enough to pay that. Yes I am old enough to remember both those bits