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hautpot said:
Authentic Japanese impact bits. They have some Taiwanese made bits and chinese in the value bulk packs next to these for way cheaper.
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What do the bits actually look like? I wonder if Makita USA has the same product?








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Does anybody have this set: KTC Flat Type Extra-Long Offset Wrench Set, M1603

http://frankstools.com/ktcfltyexofw.html

Considering it
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For the price, you simply can't beat it. I don't have them, but I've seen them in person. Nothing really to write home about;they're just no-frills, utilitarian tools. Here's some ultimate breakaway torque figures for a 17x19mm:

 
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oh my picture didnt load on mobile. looks almost the same as the china and taiwan bits, except the finish colour is more defined.
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It's kind of a shame that Japanese brands like Vessel, Anex, Tokoma, and Sunflag impact-rated bits are not available in North America. They have been making all sorts of fancy torsion bits for many years, but they just don't make it across to this side of the pacific.
 
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Nice. I hope it was worth the long trip! Narita airport is soo far away!
Are there any decent tool shops in Hong Kong?
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The trip was long, especially the rush hour train ride back. It was however worth it. I'll do it again but only on my longer layovers. As far as tools in Hong Kong, there is a lot of stuff but not a lot of good stuff. There is an electronics and hardware market that I frequent but you have to do a lot of walking and a lot of digging to find anything decent. I did find the ANEX hammer below. Thanks again for the hot tips on good stores. I hit Osaka once in a while too and we stay in town so I'll check your other thread before I head there again.


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? about those Koken flex extensions. I know Koken makes flex/and fixed extensions. Do they make flex only extensions?

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I'm not sure. I was after these extensions specifically but World Import also stocked fixed extensions. They did not however, have any wobble only. I would have seen them. I don't have a catalog handy though so I can't tell you if they do or don't make them.

I was also hoping to get a ratchet or two (besides the mini 3/8' flex's I picked up) but all they had in stock were the Zeal series. I'm not a big fan of rubber grips on ratchets and they just didn't feel good in my hand. The minis I picked up were different because they were so small that the rubber actually made it a bit easier to hang on to. They had a bunch of Nepros there and they felt great in the hand, I really liked the weight. But they were way too expensive to toss on the pile this trip. SnapOn money....What I like about Koken is that I feel that you get a lot of value for the money. Very nice tools at a FAIR price. Don't get that feeling with the Nepros, but I could be wrong. Also prefer the red metal Koken boxes to the black cardboard of Nepros.
 

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I have quite a few tools that are koken and agree it is the best bang for the buck as far as japan goes. I think I like it over toptul, but toptul is priced better. I wish it was easier to get and if I could get better pricing I would buy more koken. I need to get out all of my koken for some pictures, hahaha.
 
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The trip was long, especially the rush hour train ride back. It was however worth it. I'll do it again but only on my longer layovers. As far as tools in Hong Kong, there is a lot of stuff but not a lot of good stuff. There is an electronics and hardware market that I frequent but you have to do a lot of walking and a lot of digging to find anything decent. I did find the ANEX hammer below. Thanks again for the hot tips on good stores. I hit Osaka once in a while too and we stay in town so I'll check your other thread before I head there again.




I'm not sure. I was after these extensions specifically but World Import also stocked fixed extensions. They did not however, have any wobble only. I would have seen them. I don't have a catalog handy though so I can't tell you if they do or don't make them.

I was also hoping to get a ratchet or two (besides the mini 3/8' flex's I picked up) but all they had in stock were the Zeal series. I'm not a big fan of rubber grips on ratchets and they just didn't feel good in my hand. The minis I picked up were different because they were so small that the rubber actually made it a bit easier to hang on to. They had a bunch of Nepros there and they felt great in the hand, I really liked the weight. But they were way too expensive to toss on the pile this trip. SnapOn money....What I like about Koken is that I feel that you get a lot of value for the money. Very nice tools at a FAIR price. Don't get that feeling with the Nepros, but I could be wrong. Also prefer the red metal Koken boxes to the black cardboard of Nepros.
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Cool, I have that same Anex hammer in my apartment box.

I'm sure you'll have a good time in Osaka (Namba/Nipponbashi area).

I agree...for what they cost, I think Ko-ken offers great quality, functionality, innovative and aesthetically pleasing designs, and overall craftsmanship.

I'm a big fan of Nepros too. At first glance, they may not appear too different from other polished chrome tools from well known brands, but if you really take the time to inspect the surface finish, you'll start to see and understand why they cost that much. I may be biased, but from all the tool brands that I've seen over the years, Nepros' attention to detail, the mirror-like appearance of their chrome is quite simply, outstanding. If Snap-on started producing hand tools with the same manufacturing processes, they would cost significantly more.

Yes, Ko-ken has red metal boxes for sets and Zeal has a few sets that come in foam trays. KTC has many sets that come in various sizes of metal boxes (usually grey) and Nepros also has a couple small metal boxes (black), but they definitely offer a lot more sets than Zeal, which comes with sturdy plastic trays that are to be placed inside toolbox drawers.
 
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paulsomlo,

GJ member Superautobacs posted about the Merry JC175B (internal circlip pliers) and HC175B (external circlip pliers) in "The Circlip Pliers Thread...". They both have interchangeable tips. Here is a Youtube video about them:
. You can only purchase them from the Japanese marketplace Rakuten, specifically the "mutsuura" store. All GJ members who have purchase from "mutsuura" had positive purchase experiences. Here is a link to the Merry JC175B (LINK) and the Merry HC175B (LINK) on Rakuten's "mutsuura".


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Thanks for sharing! I saw the Video, and the links but do you or Superautobacs know if they come with the assortment of tips shown on the video?
 
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Thanks for sharing! I saw the Video, and the links but do you or Superautobacs know if they come with the assortment of tips shown on the video?
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Qualitytools,

If you compare the circlip tips for the Merry JC175B (internal circlip pliers) and HC175B (external circlip pliers) in the YouTube video with Superautobacs' thread post in the "The Circlip Pliers Thread..." (post# 106), you will purchase most of the tips from "mutsuura" except the 45 degree angle and a few of the straight tips: LINK.


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I forget if I posted this or not, but I bought this Estwing made in Japan moulding puller at Home Depot. They offered 5 nail pullers in this Pro-Claw style, the two smallest were coo Taiwan but this and 2 larger models are coo Japan.

My only gripe is the chrome is already chipped. That being said, this tool is indispensable in home renovation work. I really like the grip. Also, the steel it is made from is very tough and nicely machined.
 

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Superautobacs thanks for sharing! More things that I know I will need to get :)
 
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Just enjoyed. :thumbup:
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davethorik said:
I forget if I posted this or not, but I bought this Estwing made in Japan moulding puller at Home Depot. They offered 5 nail pullers in this Pro-Claw style, the two smallest were coo Taiwan but this and 2 larger models are coo Japan.

My only gripe is the chrome is already chipped. That being said, this tool is indispensable in home renovation work. I really like the grip. Also, the steel it is made from is very tough and nicely machined.
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OEM is Dogyu: http://www.dogyu.jp/product/241/
English website: http://www.dogyu-export.com/
In Japan, that particular "interior bar" is offered in 2 styles, with varying lengths:

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The bright plated version appears to be export only (for Estwing) as they aren't sold in Japan. It must be a request from Estwing, to cater toward the North American consumer that likely sees a bright plated look to be more professional or higher quality. The cushion grip also seems to be exclusive for the export market.

Look for the buffalo logo for ID'ing them as a Dogyu product.





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Best thing about it is the small details that make those various tools that much more functional!
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:thumbup: That's what often separates the cheap tools from the higher grade tools.
Some of these design features may not appear glaringly apparent so it helps to explain/point them out. These features may seem minute, but they can end up being significant improvements, making the tool more user-friendly and functional for the user.
 
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My new arrival, a Tone RH4CH ratchet. 1/2 drive in a 3/8 body.
 

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Qualitytools said:
Thanks for sharing! I saw the Video, and the links but do you or Superautobacs know if they come with the assortment of tips shown on the video?
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The way I interpret things from both the mutsuura link and the circlip pliers thread, is that five sets of tips are included with each pliers, along with two hex wrenches. Superautobacs - is that accurate? It also appears that there are some optional tips available, although I can't find them at mutsuura. And some of the tips seem to have two steps - dual functionality?

The Fujiya circlip pliers seem to be more limited in tip sizes.
 
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I have a old harbor freight 1/2 impact, works surprisingly well. I will post picks soon

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The way I interpret things from both the mutsuura link and the circlip pliers thread, is that five sets of tips are included with each pliers, along with two hex wrenches. Superautobacs - is that accurate? It also appears that there are some optional tips available, although I can't find them at mutsuura. And some of the tips seem to have two steps - dual functionality?

The Fujiya circlip pliers seem to be more limited in tip sizes.
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I hoped that I could've recorded a video this past weekend, but mother's day weekend became priority....

Yes, what you said is correct.

The optional bits are:

HZP40 (for retaining rings)

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HDP40 (for Honda's hub bearing circlip)

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I'm not sure on the dual-functionality. I suppose as long as there is clearance for the tips, it could work.
 
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Does anyone own the Tone plated impact sockets?

They're supposedly rust resistant, yet ductile enough to not shatter under impact loads.
 
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WMS PERFORMANCE said:
Yes, no problem for me to find japanese tools in Malaysia
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Do you also find European brands like Knipex, Wiha, PB Swiss, Hazet, Dowidat, etc?











rice rocket said:
Does anyone own the Tone plated impact sockets?

They're supposedly rust resistant, yet ductile enough to not shatter under impact loads.
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I have one 21mm shallow. Unused though as I just got it from my recent trip.

I think they are the only company to offer such a product?
 
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Do you have any part numbers?
I saw them mentioned on the Tone website, but couldn't find the product sheet. Thanks!
 
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Looks like you'll have to browse through their Japanese web catalogue. You can access it through their English homepage screen (http://www.tonetool.co.jp/english/).
Near the bottom right, there's a link to their latest No.1411 catalogue. Click it and it'll open a new browser. Wait for it to load.
Click on "text index" -> "socket wrench" -> "impact socket"





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[edit] A bit OT but....
Browsing throught their website, I noticed that they were the main supporter for the Mount Hakone Hillclimb event late last year. There was just a super short clip of TONE tools in the video:

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