Tools of Japan

[General Geoff]

Koken SAE socket set in a lovely metal box.

 

[paulsomlo]

Latest from Japan.

Regarding the Merry snap ring pliers - what's your assessment of the quality? Is there any slop in the joint of the pliers? Do the tips fit snuggly in the pliers? And are there five sets of tips with each plier?

 

[SantaAna12]

Koken SAE socket set in a lovely metal box.

Got to love that!

 

[dutchgray]

Very nice Koken set, one of relatively few makers that still do metal boxes.

 

[M6erfan]

My nepros ratchet came in


(high res links)

Cant see pics...

 

[M6erfan]

Koken SAE socket set in a lovely metal box.

Very, very nice! Love the metal boxes

 

[Carquest]

Ordered the Koken spark plug sockets and the KTC zero offset wrenches today, will be my first Japanese tools, with the exception of a ton of Truecraft I collected years ago.

 

[mercucho]

Regarding the Merry snap ring pliers - what's your assessment of the quality? Is there any slop in the joint of the pliers? Do the tips fit snuggly in the pliers? And are there five sets of tips with each plier?

Indeed, they carry a set of five tips of different thicknesses.
As for the adjustment and alignment of the same in the pliers is perfect.
Due to the regulations they incorporate, they are usable in a multitude of Seeger rings.

 

[mercucho]

Koken SAE socket set in a lovely metal box.

Pure **** from Ko-ken.

 

[mercucho]

Hozan Pliers P-59-175.

 

[caltemus]

Cant see pics...

Huh, I attached em instead

Hozan Pliers P-59-175
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Those pliers are interesting, like linemen's pliers with a nice cable cutter instead of diagonal cutters. Are they for a specialized purpose or is it just an original design?

 

[mercucho]

Those pliers are interesting, like linemen's pliers with a nice cable cutter instead of diagonal cutters. Are they for a specialized purpose or is it just an original design?

These pliers are much better than typical pliers (straight mouth) for cutting cables due to their specific curved mouths for this use.

 

[superautobacs]

Those pliers are designed to severe VVF cables in one squeeze.

3-peaks has some nice looking onese too:

Caltemus,

Your ratchet looks great. Congrats on a fine tool!

 

[Mr. Tool]

New arrivals!....to continue adding on to my Koken collection!

Koken deep socket set and extended deep socket set along with Merry Tools Clip Grippers, courtesy of Frankstools.

Merry Tools video's: http://www.muromoto.co.jp/english/product/merry-videolist/

 

[Mr. Tool]

Tohnichi SF12N 1/4" Torque Wrench, an online purchase.

http://www.tohnichi.com/products/flat-beam-torque-wrench-SF.asp

http://www.tohnichi.com/torque-wrench.asp

 

[ToolNuttt]

I remember picking up a japanese tool magazine and it showed pictures inside the plant of Dean Tools and KTC. Fascinating stuff even tho I couldn't read a word that's on it.

 

[mercucho]

Tohnichi SF12N 1/4" Torque Wrench.

http://www.tohnichi.com/products/flat-beam-torque-wrench-SF.asp

http://www.tohnichi.com/torque-wrench.asp

Very good tool. For me, Tohnichi is one of the best brands of torque wrenches.

 

[Jaysreal]

Speaking of Koken, Finally got these bad boys from Frank's.

Sent from a YouTube reviewer

 

[Mr. Tool]

+100% on this!.....feel the same way about Tohnichi torque wrenchs, built with quality and worth every $.

Very good tool. For me, Tohnichi is one of the best brands of torque wrenches.

 

[Leon67]

After about two (2) years of searching for a deal I paid about 50 pounds (UK) and got them: Vessel 8809BP

 

[zendriver]

I didn't go through the whole 100 pages of posts and sorry if this is a re-hash, but what about Aigo box end wrenches?

I have a few of them, that were included with some auction items. The sizes seem to jump quite a bit, so they don't seem to be from a set.

 

[RXtacy]

Got a few more Ko-Ken items. As always the fit and finish on these is phenomenal.

 

[mercucho]

RXtacy, a perfect tools of Ko-ken.

I have pending purchase of Ko-ken socket kits.

 

[RXtacy]

RXtacy, a perfect tools of Ko-ken.

I have pending purchase of Ko-ken socket kits.

You won't regret it

 

[mrborohachi]

Seiko's first diver's watch from 1965 is re-invented in the Prospex collection. SLA017

Here's my original post http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=356667

And here's a great online article about the watch. I just wanted to add a post here on this thread incase any of you sub-ed to this thread didn't catch my post. This is about a Japanese diving TOOL
https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko-62mas-reedition-sla017-prospex-baselworld-2017-price/

 

[Volcrew]

I was at one of Factory Gear's Tokyo stores earlier this month and bought a couple of things. The guy gave me several others items, including a 321-page 2017-2018 Koken catalog. If someone wants to pay postage, I will give it away; I don't need it.

 

[superautobacs]

100 pages!

After about two (2) years of searching for a deal I paid about 50 pounds (UK) and got them: Vessel 8809BP

Probably the only other company that offers off-corner engagement is Wera.

I didn't go through the whole 100 pages of posts and sorry if this is a re-hash, but what about Aigo box end wrenches?

I have a few of them, that were included with some auction items. The sizes seem to jump quite a bit, so they don't seem to be from a set.

Aigo is a company that's unfortunately no longer in business. They were decent stuff from what I've read. I just have a couple combination wrenches that I bought NOS when I was in Japan a few years ago.

My KoKen set of British Whitworth was purchased from a Triumph dealer in 1983 although it was manufactured in Korea. Came in a stamped red, metal case. Nothing too fancy, just got the job done. I've had several "Sears" hand tools which were made in Japan plus a Craftsman Industrial 4.5" grinder, also made there.

Ko-ken made in Korea!? Are you positively certain on that?

 

[M6erfan]

I've had several "Sears" hand tools which were made in Japan plus a Craftsman Industrial 4.5" grinder, also made there.

My father has some early '80's (I think) era Craftsman combo wrenches that are marked "Japan". I understand they may have been manufactured by KTC

 

[CR888]

I bought a made in Japan SEK tools 3/8 72t flex curved handle ratchet today. I have a 3/8 round head 44t stubby flex that I like, really like the low back drag. The Jap stuff I have is top notch IMO. I'd love some KTC Nepros hand tools but they command a small fortune in my country.

 

[BK13]

Does KTC or somebody else make some decent flare-nut wrenches? I need to replace the SKs that my GF's POS son stole, and thought maybe there might be a Japanese brand that may be comparable or maybe even better.

 

[WittHay]

Some older Japanese heavy duty tools

Ko-ken 1" drive impact sockets for Budd wheels on trucks and trailers
ETC -Industrial SAE Combination Wrenches

 

[superautobacs]

Some older Japanese heavy duty tools

Ko-ken 1" drive impact sockets for Budd wheels on trucks and trailers
ETC -Industrial SAE Combination Wrenches

Interesting to learn that Westward sourced their impacts from Ko-ken at one point. What's the date code on those sockets?

BTW, it's cool to see a local here.

 

[WittHay]

Interesting to learn that Westward sourced their impacts from Ko-ken at one point. What's the date code on those sockets?

BTW, it's cool to see a local here.

Not sure about the date code, but they were purchased from a industrial tool/ parts store that carried Gray and Westward tools in the late 90's. That store also carried Sioux air tools. Good quality stuff

Yah, hi there. There are a few BC guys on Garage Journal

 

[gdocktor3]

After reading a lot about Vessel screwdrivers and how great they are, I decided to pick a few up. I ordered the +1x75 and +2x100 Megadora 900 screwdrivers off Amazon. I used them yesterday and today and I have mixed feelings about them. The tips work really well and I like that they're magnetic. The knurled shaft is probably the nicest feature. The handles leave something to be desired IMO. I was using them all weekend in a new addition and updating an old kitchen. They do turn screws though.

 

[M6erfan]

After reading a lot about Vessel screwdrivers and how great they are, I decided to pick a few up. I ordered the +1x75 and +2x100 Megadora 900 screwdrivers off Amazon. I used them yesterday and today and I have mixed feelings about them. The tips work really well and I like that they're magnetic. The knurled shaft is probably the nicest feature. The handles leave something to be desired IMO. I was using them all weekend in a new addition and updating an old kitchen. They do turn screws though.

Just goes to show how handle size/shape is such a personal preference thing. I could write your exact post word for word except I'd put "Snap-On" where you have "Vessel". But I think the Vessel tips are superior to S-O and SO doesn't offer knurled shafts & the S-O aren't magnetic... S-O does turn screws though...

 

[BK13]

Just goes to show how handle size/shape is such a personal preference thing. I could write your exact post word for word except I'd put "Snap-On" where you have "Vessel". But I think the Vessel tips are superior to S-O and SO doesn't offer knurled shafts & the S-O aren't magnetic... S-O does turn screws though...

Yeah, I have big ol' bear paws and a lot of drivers feel like little toys in my hands. Particularly in smaller sizes.


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[paulsomlo]

After reading a lot about Vessel screwdrivers and how great they are, I decided to pick a few up. I ordered the +1x75 and +2x100 Megadora 900 screwdrivers off Amazon. I used them yesterday and today and I have mixed feelings about them. The tips work really well and I like that they're magnetic. The knurled shaft is probably the nicest feature. The handles leave something to be desired IMO. I was using them all weekend in a new addition and updating an old kitchen. They do turn screws though.

I concur - I just got a Megadora 900 P2x100. The tips fit very well and the knurled shaft is really nice, but the handle is going to take some getting used to. I like the feel of my standard issue hard handle Craftsman P2, which fits my small hand better, even though the tip leaves a lot to be desired. I've got a PB Swiss P2 coming, an impulse buy that I tacked onto an Amazon order. Looking forward to seeing what all the hoopla is over the Swissgrip handles.

 

[CarterT]

Dont have a pic of it right now, but my Mac tools 1/4 inch air ratchet part number ar249 says made in japan on it. ill get a pic tomorrow when im at work.

 

[Indexmill]

Refit the new Megadora shafts in the handle of your choice...

 

[Skin]

Dont have a pic of it right now, but my Mac tools 1/4 inch air ratchet part number ar249 says made in japan on it. ill get a pic tomorrow when im at work.

SP Air made MACs air ratchets for many years including a number of exclusive designs. They didn't renew the contract recently though so all their signature sealed air ratchets are disappearing as they sell out. Very disappointed in that change. Use to be one of the signature tools of the brand. No idea what they're thinking.