Tools of Japan

[4xdog]

Recently received from Japan: Toyota 09051-1C100, a 16oz/450g ball peen hammer made by OH (One Hand?) in Japan. Pretty good, simple hammer for $14 from Toyota Japan (before any shipping).

 

[Samuel D]

Toyota the carmaker?

 

[jonshonda]

Toyota the carmaker?

Toyota the car and hammer maker!

 

[measuredtwice]

If I understood correctly, the OP said "One Hand" made it but I like the idea of a car and hammer maker! Hahaha! I'm not familiar with Japanese hammer manufacturers.

 

[sweet victory]

This thread is sending me down a very expensive rabbit hole....

 

[rice rocket]

Recently received from Japan: Toyota 09051-1C100, a 16oz/450g ball peen hammer made by One Hand in Japan. Pretty good, simple hammer for $14 from Toyota Japan (before any shipping).

Hope you didn't pay too much for shipping...

You do realize Toyota has a global parts system, and you can order any part for any car from anywhere in the world (as long as it's still being made)?

i.e.

https://parts.larryhmillertoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-hammer-450g-090511c100
https://parts.olathetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-hammer-450g-090511c100
https://www.group1autoparts.com/oem-parts/toyota-hammer-450g-090511c100

 

[Samuel D]

https://parts.larryhmillertoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-hammer-450g-090511c100
https://parts.olathetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-hammer-450g-090511c100
https://www.group1autoparts.com/oem-parts/toyota-hammer-450g-090511c100

Interesting. First seller assures us “This Hammer 450G is manufactured to the specifications of your vehicle” and the second guy offers an “unlimited mile warranty”.

I had no idea Toyota thought they needed a foothold in the hammer market. Maybe it makes sense in Japan?

Nice-looking hammer despite all of that!

 

[superautobacs]

Any specific manufacturers in question? Because I doubt that Felo for example produces it under a license agreement (and why would they turn to a Japanese manufacturer?)

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ccassan/3259778260/in/photolist-ReSJHh-QexUHK-RpGYab-ENHkiw-ENUoMx-FJ9R5i-2d4EiGm-2bKuEND-Gqg3AR-Fzjm1k-Hcgc7s-FzYBnJ-FFRZ1q-FChRgg-FChR7P-FzYBdA-Fj3rkW-FJ9QFx-FzYB9s-Fj3riG-Fj3raA-FFRYKW-RtcXma-RpDGqb-eib1Cd-ei5kyg-eib3m9-ei5ffn-ei5bvK-eiaWWo-eiaTih-RpDGtN-RpDGw3-FJfa9H-GDBPKn-GesHQo-GBGNoh-GyfguZ-FzYBKs-ENUoV8-5XYY2Z-5Y4dvs-5XYXnB-5Y4eh9-5Udccv-5Uhy4E-5UdaCK-5Udaa2-5Uhwso-5Ud8Gr" title="DSC_3072"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/3345/3259778260_631517dac6_c.jpg" width="800" height="532" alt="DSC_3072"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


Well, I found out that Ko-ken's wobble-fix feature is no longer protected by a patent since it has already expired! So, it is true. Ko-ken was the originator of that feature...so, I can't blame them for not wanting to make mention of that in their adverts.
And this explains why I've seen more companies over recent years making/selling this type of extension.

FWIW, I don't think Felo actually makes socketry items, including bit ratchets and ratcheting screwdrivers...they import them from Taiwan.

Probably been talked about before but, Tsunoda look very similar to Engineer. Wondering if Tsunoda make them both?

Could very well be.
Engineer doesn't actually run a manufacturing plant....since they contract the production to their select partners in Japan and overseas. ...and that may include Tsunoda.

it's also interesting that there's a JIS logo on those engineer diagonal cutters.
i thought that e.g. vessel doesn't put that mark on their tools because JIS doesn't license its mark out anymore? or maybe that's just for the (obsolete?) cruciform driver JIS standard?

Perhaps there are markets, both domestic and international that require the JIS logo to be present on the tool? It's a quick identifier...a standard for certification

 

[Dave455]

FWIW, I don't think Felo actually makes socketry items, including bit ratchets and ratcheting screwdrivers...they import them from Taiwan.

I think you are right in this regard.

Felo are basically a screwdriver maker. When you see these combined sets with a bit driver, bits, and maybe some 1/4” drive sockets, I’m sure that Felo make the bit driver and the bits, but the sockets and extensions have always felt Taiwanese to me.

Given the prices they charge (very reasonable) they pretty much have to be Taiwanese sockets.

 

[Avenging Bankroll]

nothing

 

[beelsr]

Interesting. First seller assures us “This Hammer 450G is manufactured to the specifications of your vehicle” and the second guy offers an “unlimited mile warranty”.

I had no idea Toyota thought they needed a foothold in the hammer market. Maybe it makes sense in Japan?

Nice-looking hammer despite all of that!

dealer tool.

what i like about it is that the current hammer supersedes several previous model numbers...

 

[measuredtwice]

The catalog page with the Felo sockets says "Made in Germany" but it is suspicious. Either they are made in Germany or the advertising is false. I gifted the wood boxed "classic" socket set to my niece. I don't recall seeing a COO on the box but it contained a small pamphlet that had the same "Made in Germany" shown in the catalog.

The sockets sorta look like Heyco sockets but that's just based on casual observation from photos (never seen the Heyco sockets in non digital form). But KC Tool shows a Ireland COO for the Heyco sockets.

 

[Samuel D]

But KC Tool shows a Ireland COO for the Heyco sockets.

That would be the Heyco-Werk Ireland Ltd. factory in County Mayo.

 

[measuredtwice]

That would be the Heyco-Werk Ireland Ltd. factory in County Mayo.

Thanks.

I was remembering incorrectly. Heyco sells screwdrivers that appear to be Felo Ergonic with green instead of yellow. But the sockets from both companies look different.

 

[mr.lemons]

Really nice pic of the Ko-ken extensions superautobacs.


Insulated driver bits from ANEX.

Not new but, I hadn't seen them before or anything like them with a gap in the middle. Could use them at my work, wonder how much torque they can handle.

ANEX AZM-1100, 1150, 2100, 2150

No sound
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C-SoaR2YcNY" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

 

[measuredtwice]

Are the Vessel sockets made in Japan?

This set is marked Made in Japan on the box but it's suspicious like the Felo sockets.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B009GSBY70/

I suspect these are made in Taiwan. I wonder if they just make the handles-- I suspect the same of Felo. The Vessel box is even similar to the box that comes with the Felo sets.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07VGWV3Y3/

 

[Jack84]

Recently received from Japan: Toyota 09051-1C100, a 16oz/450g ball peen hammer made by One Hand in Japan. Pretty good, simple hammer for $14 from Toyota Japan (before any shipping).

I need one. Should go nicely with my Nissan screwdriver.

 

[darkzero]

Hope you didn't pay too much for shipping...

You do realize Toyota has a global parts system, and you can order any part for any car from anywhere in the world (as long as it's still being made)?

i.e.

https://parts.larryhmillertoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-hammer-450g-090511c100
https://parts.olathetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-hammer-450g-090511c100
https://www.group1autoparts.com/oem-parts/toyota-hammer-450g-090511c100

I ordered from the 1st link, was cheapest with shipping to me. They cancelled the order stating unavailable. My usual go to places for Toyota parts (also dealers) all say unavailable also.

 

[darkzero]

Recently received from Japan: Toyota 09051-1C100, a 16oz/450g ball peen hammer made by One Hand in Japan. Pretty good, simple hammer for $14 from Toyota Japan (before any shipping).

Where did you order from? I so want 2 of them. Thanks for posting.

 

[4xdog]

I ordered from the 1st link, was cheapest with shipping to me. They cancelled the order stating unavailable. My usual go to places for Toyota parts (also dealers) all say unavailable also.

Yes, BTDT. I figured this group would get there too, without my acting like a know-it-all.

Where did you order from? I so want 2 of them. Thanks for posting.

I got that hammer as part of an order with some other stuff not available in the US from http://jp-carparts.com/.

They were fast, professional, accurate, easy to communicate with, and shipping was pretty reasonable all things considered. On a relatively lightweight $35 order, the shipping was $22 and probably took less than a week door to door. I'd use them again.

 

[darkzero]

Yes, BTDT. I figured this group would get there too, without my acting like a know-it-all.



I got that hammer as part of an order with some other stuff not available in the US from http://jp-carparts.com/.

They were fast, professional, accurate, easy to communicate with, and shipping was pretty reasonable all things considered. On a relatively lightweight $35 order, the shipping was $22 and probably took less than a week door to door. I'd use them again.

Thank you!

 

[mazdeuce]

Longtime GJ lurker here. Signed up to thank everyone for this thread in particular. I've added some Koken Zeal pieces to my Nepros in sizes that I use a lot. They are a joy to handle and work with.

 

[Vicks]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i4iXHZapySl2lt9ayKhMEOIQ47iMpqfV/view?usp=sharing

 

[Ralf11]

private - no one can see it

 

[Avenging Bankroll]

nothing

 

[measuredtwice]

The Vessel sockets with the T-Handle are also of a different design than the Vessel socket sets. There's a video on the Vessel socket set here:

The socket box/set looks Taiwanese with the knurling and mixed matt/glossy finish. The glossy sockets with the T-Handle don't lock but appear to be Japanese unless I'm wrong?

I suspect both the Felo and Vessel are made in Taiwan but it's just a guess since I don't have any proof.

I don't think it would be profitable for Vessel to set up socket manufacturing and only make a handful of sizes for the T-handle set. It seems more likely that they'd source them. My guess is that they are sourced from Taiwan but it's just a guess.

I skimmed through German/EU guidelines and thought this example was interesting. I wonder if adding a handle or chrome to ratchets and sockets made in Taiwan is sufficient to say they are made in Germany. I suspect not but someone could attempt to make that justification.

I haven't looked up the requirements for Japan.

http://www.parchim-airport.com/upfiles/Guide to Made in Germany by IHK.pdf

A company produces tanks made of stainless steel. Because
of a special chemical and mechanical surface treatment they
are suitable for the storage of ultrapure gases. The semi-finished tanks are supplied from abroad; the surface treatment
is carried out in Germany.

The final product may be designated as “Made in Germany” if it is the surface treatment that is crucial to the
quality of the product.

 

[JR 42]

Thanks for posting that. I recall reading that Germany (and most other countries) have different requirements for COO determination (because of course they do).

I posted a Heyco 10mm combo wrench in the Tools From the Old World thread a while back that has Germany forged in... but KC Tool lists the COO as Ireland. Samuel D and Monte have both mentioned they have a plant there. I have the sense that Japanese companies are more forthcoming about where their tools are actually produced but haven't looked into it yet myself.

IIRC, Stanley importing forgings and finishing them in the US (and marking them as made in the US) is what got them in trouble with the FTC a while back.

 

[HenryAZ]

I got that hammer as part of an order with some other stuff not available in the US from http://jp-carparts.com/.

How did you find the hammer on that web site? Inputting the part number in the search box returns no results.

 

[4xdog]

How did you find the hammer on that web site? Inputting the part number in the search box returns no results.

I knew the Toyota/One Hand hammer part number before going on the jp-carparts.com website. Send them a note via their contact form inquiring about the availability of the part number and they'll respond pretty quickly.

 

[Avenging Bankroll]

nothing

 

[mr.lemons]

Vessel magnetic doodahs.

Compared to Anex. They are very similar, but it looks like Vessel put a bit more effort into the design and finish.

When using the outside to magnetize screwdriver tips, the magnet feels quite a bit stronger in the Anex. Not sure if the magnet is stronger or if the plastic is thinner. Also, not sure if this means that the Anex will do a better job of magnetizing driver tips, but I think it does.

 

[darkzero]

I knew the Toyota/One Hand hammer part number before going on the jp-carparts.com website. Send them a note via their contact form inquiring about the availability of the part number and they'll respond pretty quickly.

As you said, yes they did. They respond very quickly. I've got my order in for 2 of them. Thanks again.

I also inquired on them through this site: https://www.amayama.com/en
Price was cheaper but with the current available shipping it was cheaper through the site you listed. Due to Covid, Japan Post still has not resumed service to the US so only DHL or FedEx shipping was available. Had to pay a bit more for shipping than I would have liked but because of the situation I understand. Shipping from the site I listed was much more.

 

[CGarage]

I have ordered a few Anex Japan items and I have found that the quality is not as good as Vessel or other prominent Japanese brands.

 

[HenryAZ]

I knew the Toyota/One Hand hammer part number before going on the jp-carparts.com website. Send them a note via their contact form inquiring about the availability of the part number and they'll respond pretty quickly.

I knew the part number as well (it's in your post showing the hammer), but could not get their search function to return anything on the part number. I did as you suggested, sent them a note yesterday, got a reply today complete with an invoice, and a link to order if I was OK with the invoice. Hammer has been ordered. Thanks for your assistance.

 

[theamcguy]

Does anybody have any information on how to order a set of the KTC wrenches shown in post #5202 of this thread?



https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97563&page=131


This is the super long box end wrench with a fixed box end on one end and a flex ratcheting head on the other. Post 5202 shows a picture of the wrench so they exist but beyond that I cannot find any info on where, how, or what part number to use to order. Any help appreciated. Thank you

 

[JiminAZ]

Decided to take a quick poke at amazon.co.jp

Click Here for set

Click here for individual wrenches

Not cheap.

Whoops that is Tone. I'll leave it here in case someone prefers the Tone as mentioned in post 5202.

Found the KTC individual wrenches on the japan amazon site. Couldn't find a set though.

All of the part numbers for the KTC long ratcheting wrenches start with "MR15L"

 

[theamcguy]

Thank you very much for the info. Really appreciate it.

 

[theamcguy]

Anybody have a US source for the KTC wrenches in post #5596? I can't read Japanese and have no idea how to use amazonjp. TIA

 

[Vicks]

Decided to make some wooden handles for my Tsubosan metal files.

 

[measuredtwice]

Anybody have a US source for the KTC wrenches in post #5596? I can't read Japanese and have no idea how to use amazonjp. TIA

Change the language setting to English on Amazon.co.jp. I can't read Japanese and have bought from them many times. Often they are cheapest by a long shot. And the service is excellent. Covid-19 has shut down Japan Post service to the USA so now the cost of shipping is higher but the low prices often make it still worthwhile.