Tools of Japan
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dede2897234
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Ko-ken Z-EAL Torx Bit Socket set arrived yesterday!
DSM_PWR,
Why did you purchase the Ko-ken Z-EAL Torx bit socket set over the equivalent Torx bit socket set in Ko-ken's standard line?
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Dave
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Am I the only person that didn't know that Vessel's Impacta screwdrivers rotated 12* left on their own without rotational pressure from the user's hand?
The Toolest Guy
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Redvalkyrie. I think so. I thought they advertised that strongly?...
New haul of Engineer tools.
Titanium Tweezers.
3.5mm-7mm combination spanner set. 1.5mm thin. For electronics mainly.
Mini open end spanner set with offset. 3.2mm-9mm.
PZ-59 screw removal pliers RX.
PH-51 scissors/shears (only packaging pictured).
And GT nejisaurus X GT tetsuwan limited edition set (with dog tag)
It's basically a smaller screw removal pliers and scissors.
New haul of Engineer tools.
Titanium Tweezers.
3.5mm-7mm combination spanner set. 1.5mm thin. For electronics mainly.
Mini open end spanner set with offset. 3.2mm-9mm.
PZ-59 screw removal pliers RX.
PH-51 scissors/shears (only packaging pictured).
And GT nejisaurus X GT tetsuwan limited edition set (with dog tag)
It's basically a smaller screw removal pliers and scissors.
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heywood22rbr
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Just try naming any company "Straight" in this political climate, and you would probably get prosecuted for a hate crime!
sucking chest wound
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Good God is that beautiful, and a work of art. What would this cost in US dollars if bought in a store in Japan?
Sorry for the off topic post.
: Picked this up today for $6 because it looked interesting. Japan and tool but definitely not auto related. Says Sazen professional quality on sticker, but no luck googling this. What is it called and what do you do with it? Thinking maybe a woodworking or gardening tool? I figure someone in this thread is likely to know so thanks for any help.
: Picked this up today for $6 because it looked interesting. Japan and tool but definitely not auto related. Says Sazen professional quality on sticker, but no luck googling this. What is it called and what do you do with it? Thinking maybe a woodworking or gardening tool? I figure someone in this thread is likely to know so thanks for any help.Attachments
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Amazon sells some of the more popular items. Frank offers some of their line, I assume he could get more. Shipping varies if he has to special order but most times you get your stuff within 2-3 weeks and hes generally matched with or a bit cheaper than Amazon when he does discount/free shipping promos.
The Toolest Guy
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I'm in Australia.
I bought my lot from http://www.precisehandtools.com/ in the UK. The price I paid was cheaper than what I could find from Rakouten when I combined shipping and all the items.
I can not answer your question. I buy from Spain and tariffs, in this case, are in a cost overrun of 30% on the price of the Japanese store.
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There's plenty of credit cards without foreign transaction fees (7 of my 10 cards do not).
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Probably belongs in a new thread, but two my cards w/o an annual fee + no FTFs are the Pentagon Federal Platinum Rewards Signature and Capital One Quicksilver.
However, if you're sticking only to no-annual fee cards, you're leaving a lot of money on the table (assuming you actually use the cards). I think my annual fees totaled near $700 last year, but I earned enough for about 7 free roundtrip flights (less for intl travel) and a bunch of hotel nights from them.
ChevyEFI
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Should they move 0* without pressure? I'm not sure what you're saying is unique about them.
Sorry for the off topic post.
That is a Japanese hatchet called a nata used for gardening and carpentry. The hooked shaped tip is used to pull your cuttings towards you. It also prevents damage from hitting the ground in the event of a miss strike. It is great for splitting kindling, pruning and clearing brush. You can use it with a wooden mallet, but do not strike it with a metal hammer.
Wonderful thank you very much Balrog! I was hoping it was made for something like that. Now that I know its called a Nata will look for instructional videos. I do admit after I posted I developed an uneasy feeling that it might be a weapon of some nature.
Trying to avoid looking to foolish I did a quick google search with Sazen and weapon as the search terms. I didn't help any that it came up with a lot of martial arts move posters.
Trying to avoid looking to foolish I did a quick google search with Sazen and weapon as the search terms. I didn't help any that it came up with a lot of martial arts move posters.
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View media item 58972View media item 58973Koken 3/8" Zeal set, 1/2" angry bar and 1/4" universal, I really don't know why I even look at let alone buy another brand. The knurling on the L bar is perfect, the sockets are perfect, the spark plug sockets are amazing, may as well bin my old rubber insert ones, the dense foam shadow tray is very nice as well.
Anex screw extraction set, will have to use first to see if they work.
Asahi Renowave set, ok but I don't think I will buy any more.
Anex screw extraction set, will have to use first to see if they work.
Asahi Renowave set, ok but I don't think I will buy any more.
This is definitely one cool tool to have. 
The Tohnichi Torque Wrench model QL5N-MH, range 1 to 5 Nm.
Tohnichi torque wrench tools are top's in their class.
The Tohnichi Torque Wrench model QL5N-MH, range 1 to 5 Nm.
Tohnichi torque wrench tools are top's in their class.
Tohnichi Torque Wrench model QL5N-MH, range 1 to 5 Nm.
Jim Diesel
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rick carpenter
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My Tesky-C shears:
How do you like that cutting action? Kind of a true "shearing" cut, like paper cutters used in print shop binderies:
http://a-1enterprises.com/images/sdcp_100_2972.jpg
superautobacs
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I've used them probably about half a dozen times or so. I don't remember what I had to cut, but they worked like a charm. No regretting of the purchase whatsoever.
superautobacs
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Ko-ken 3/8 drive sliding T-handle. It doesn't come out very often though.
IMG_20160126_074820361 by autobacs, on Flickr
Just one of Ko-ken's ingenuity, the oval handle. Something as mundane as this makes a big difference.
IMG_20160126_074904957 by autobacs, on Flickr
Of course, attention to detail isn't missed. Just like the good, vintage sliding T-handles, there's a dimple on the centre of the bar to allow for a positive detent when using the T-handle as a drive handle.
IMG_20160126_074926213 by autobacs, on Flickr
On this occasion it was fitted with a Zeal 3/8 --> 1/4 drive extension adapter. I was using this to drive down the T-30 screws for the cam bearing caps
IMG_20160126_074956038_HDR by autobacs, on Flickr
My trusty 3/8 drive, standard length KTC digi-ratchet gets its primary use anywhere between 8Nm-25Nm range.
IMG_20160126_093834930 by autobacs, on Flickr
IMG_20160126_093852611 by autobacs, on Flickr
IMG_20160127_103205545 by autobacs, on Flickr
IMG_20160127_103217634 by autobacs, on Flickr
This situation only allowed for a 1/4 drive socket due to clearance. I didn't have a 1/4 torque wrench, so out came the Zeal adapter.
IMG_20160127_103416254 by autobacs, on Flickr
IMG_20160126_074820361 by autobacs, on FlickrJust one of Ko-ken's ingenuity, the oval handle. Something as mundane as this makes a big difference.
IMG_20160126_074904957 by autobacs, on FlickrOf course, attention to detail isn't missed. Just like the good, vintage sliding T-handles, there's a dimple on the centre of the bar to allow for a positive detent when using the T-handle as a drive handle.
IMG_20160126_074926213 by autobacs, on FlickrOn this occasion it was fitted with a Zeal 3/8 --> 1/4 drive extension adapter. I was using this to drive down the T-30 screws for the cam bearing caps
IMG_20160126_074956038_HDR by autobacs, on FlickrMy trusty 3/8 drive, standard length KTC digi-ratchet gets its primary use anywhere between 8Nm-25Nm range.
IMG_20160126_093834930 by autobacs, on Flickr
IMG_20160126_093852611 by autobacs, on Flickr
IMG_20160127_103205545 by autobacs, on Flickr
IMG_20160127_103217634 by autobacs, on FlickrThis situation only allowed for a 1/4 drive socket due to clearance. I didn't have a 1/4 torque wrench, so out came the Zeal adapter.
IMG_20160127_103416254 by autobacs, on Flickrdutchgray
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I have 2 of those Koken 3/8" sliding T handles now, won't buy another brand now and will get 1/4" & 1/2" drives eventually, problem is I already have a couple in each drive so the need to purchase the Kokens is not so great, need to get one of those Zeal 3/8" to 1/4" extensions now I have my zeal set.
Jim Diesel
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I have a couple of Koken sockets which i use on a daily bases which supplement existing sets. I do like them and would have no problem purchasing the full set if needed. Those sliding T's look great also.
superautobacs
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Hard to say. There's a lot of pliers manufacturers in Japan. It could be Fujiya, MTC, Keiba, Tsunoda, Merry, Victor, Shell, etc.
