Howdy from DRPD!

[gjusername]

If I can suggest something, this would be a good new item to stock -

2nd suggestion is to stock a wider selection of the Koken straight and wobble extensions.... I wish I had learned about your site before placing my last order with Palmac, because you do stock a lot of the extensions I just ordered from them! But now I'm thinking I want a few more including some that are 1/2" drive and some that are extra long, and you don't carry any of those.

 

[Not So Legendary]

Are you guys planning to stock the koken nutgrip universals sockets?They're pricy but I think may be worth it.

 

[Outahere]

Hey guys, sorry for the lack of updates, we've been busy busy busy working to expand our offerings! Some quick things to note:

Ko-ken is now available. We just launched Ko-ken this week after taking photos for the website. LMK if we are missing any of your favorite Ko-ken tools – we are still getting comfortable with the full catalog and I'm sure we've overlooked some key items

Good to see another USA source for Koken tools. I have been buying my Koken tools at Palmac, where the tool prices are attractive, but shipping costs are high and orders are slow to get out the door.

 

[billspreston]

Thanks for the feedback on Ko-ken all! We're keen to expand the line so your feedback is helpful. We actually have a new shipment en route from last week with some re-stocks and the following new (to us) items, some of which I think you are requesting below. Sounds like we need to beef up the 1/2" stuff, however – noted.

3757	3/8" Ratchet Wheel
2441M-7	1/4” Universal Nut Grip Socket
2441M-8	1/4” Universal Nut Grip Socket
2441M-10	1/4” Universal Nut Grip Socket
2441M-12	1/4” Universal Nut Grip Socket
2441M-13	1/4” Universal Nut Grip Socket
2441M-14	1/4” Universal Nut Grip Socket
PK2763/6	1/4” Wobble-Fix Extension Bar Set
RS3300FN/6	3/8" Flare Nut Set
3441M-8	3/8” Universal Nut Grip Socket
3441M-10	3/8” Universal Nut Grip Socket
3441M-12	3/8” Universal Nut Grip Socket
3441M-13	3/8” Universal Nut Grip Socket
3441M-14	3/8” Universal Nut Grip Socket
RS3441M/5	3/8” Universal Nut Grip Socket Set, 5 pcs
3756Z-1/2	3/8" Quick Spinner, 3/8 to 1/2” Adaptor
2756Z-3/8	1/4" Quick Spinner, 1/4 to 3/8” Adaptor
2756Z-1/2	1/4" Quick Spinner, 1/4 to 1/2” Adaptor
2771Z	Universal Joint
2772Z	Universal Double Joint
3771Z	Universal Joint
3772Z	Universal Double Joint
3322AZ-75	3/8" Socket Extension, 3/8 to 1/4” Adaptor, 75mm
PK3763/6	3/8” Wobble-Fix Extension Bar Set

 

[Souldrop]

Thanks for the update! Looking forward to making another purchase once the restocks/new items are in!

 

[lardy1]

I've ordered twice now and plan to order more. Kind of hoping another coupon appears. I missed the last one.

 

[jmj]

I've ordered twice now and plan to order more. Kind of hoping another coupon appears. I missed the last one.

Same here. My problem is things I want keep going out of stock (I seen they’re working on that)

probably should have just placed my order with the last coupon.

 

[71firebird400]

Any chance you can stock the 1/4 drive metric semi-deep Z-series? P/N is RS2300XZ/9

 

[sweet victory]

Those nut grip universals and double universals are going to sell well for you! I have them and they are fantastic.

My gut tells me the Koken sliding magnet impact sockets would do well too!

 

[Souldrop]

Just a heads up to everyone it looks like they got the new items up on the site as well as some restocks on other Ko-ken items.

 

[71firebird400]

Any comments on Ko-Kens regular extensions vs the Z-series? This is an instance where it appears I'd prefer the regular extensions due to the knurling, but I'm curious if they play well with Z-series sockets?

 

[jmf535]

Any comments on Ko-Kens regular extensions vs the Z-series? This is an instance where it appears I'd prefer the regular extensions due to the knurling, but I'm curious if they play well with Z-series sockets?

I have a couple of both. The z-series sockets work well with the regular extensions, and vice-versa. However, the z-series extensions do not work on all brands of ratchets (mostly in 1/4"). The knurling on the regular extensions is very nice, so if you aren't working with the entire z-series system, I say go for the regular

 

[R1100purist]

Just another positive review of DPRD, being a small time motorcycle restorer I dig their curated collection of tools for the discerning mechanic. Also there service and communication are top notch.

 

[knucks]

Not to take any business from DRPD here, but since they don’t stock the entire Koken line just a shout that kokenusa.com has everything else and ship fast! Prices are higher so if DRPD has it buy from Mike, however there’s been a few items I got from Koken USA directly like a 16mm hex 3/8” socket for my Cane Creek crankset

 

[71firebird400]

Anyone have the DRPD St. Paddy's discount code?

 

[billspreston]

Hey all, some more (new to us) Ko-ken items incoming within the next few weeks:

RS2300XZ/9	Z-Series 1/4” Socket Set, 6-Point Semi-Deep, 9 pcs (RS2300XZ/9)
4771Z	1/2” Z-Series Universal Joint (4771Z)
4772Z	1/2” Z-Series Universal Double Joint (4771Z)
4756Z	1/2" Z-Series Quick Spinner (4756Z)
4760Z-125	1/2” Z-Series Socket Extension, 125mm (4760Z-125)
4760Z-250	1/2” Z-Series Socket Extension, 250mm (4760Z-250)
RS2350M/4	1/4" Socket Set, 6-Point Deep Nut Grip®, 4 pcs (RS2350M/4)
2763-100	1/4” Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 100mm (2763-100)
2763-150	1/4” Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 150mm (2763-150)
2763-200	1/4” Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 200mm (2763-200)
2763-50	1/4” Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 50mm (2763-50)
2763-75	1/4” Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 75mm (2763-75)
2770	1/4” Universal Joint (2770)
RS3350M/5	3/8“ Socket Set, 6-Point Deep Nut Grip®, 5 pcs (RS3350M/5)
3763-125	3/8” Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 125mm (3763-125)
3763-150	3/8” Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 125mm (3763-150)
3763-250	3/8” Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 125mm (3763-250)
3763-50	3/8” Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 50mm (3763-50)
3763-75	3/8” Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 75mm (3763-75)
PK4760/5	1/2" Socket Extension Set, 5 pcs (PK4760/5)
4760-100	1/2" Socket Extension, 100mm (4760-100)
4760-150	1/2" Socket Extension, 150mm (4760-150)
4760-200	1/2" Socket Extension, 200mm (4760-200)
4760-250	1/2" Socket Extension, 250mm (4760-250)
4760-300	1/2" Socket Extension, 300mm (4760-300)
4760-400	1/2" Socket Extension, 400mm (4760-400)
4760-50	1/2" Socket Extension, 50mm (4760-50)
4760-500	1/2" Socket Extension, 500mm (4760-500)
4760-75	1/2" Socket Extension, 75mm (4760-75)
PK4763/5	1/2" Socket Extension Set, Wobble Fix, 5 pcs (PK4763/5)
4763-125	1/2" Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 125mm (4763-125)
4763-150	1/2" Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 150mm (4763-150)
4763-250	1/2" Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 250mm (4763-250)
4763-400	1/2" Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 400mm (4763-400)
4763-50	1/2" Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 50mm (4763-50)
4763-75	1/2" Socket Extension, Wobble Fix, 75mm (4763-75)
4770	1/2” Universal Joint (4770)
4771	1/2” Universal Joint (4771)
4788-250	1/2" L-Handle, 250mm (4788-250)
4788-300	1/2" L-Handle, 300mm (4788-300)
4788-450	1/2" L-Handle, 450mm (4788-450)
4433A-125	1/2" to 3/8" Ratchet Adaptor Extension, 125mm (4433A-125)
4433A-250	1/2" to 3/8" Ratchet Adaptor Extension, 250mm (4433A-250)
2774P-1/4HF	1/4" Bit Ratchet, Flex (22774P-1/4HF)
167M-10	Socket Screwdriver, 10mm (167M-10)
167M-11	Socket Screwdriver, 11mm (167M-11)
167M-12	Socket Screwdriver, 12mm (167M-12)
167M-13	Socket Screwdriver, 13mm (167M-13)
167M-14	Socket Screwdriver, 14mm (167M-14)
167M-4	Socket Screwdriver, 4mm (167M-4)
167M-4.5	Socket Screwdriver, 4.5mm (167M-4.5)
167M-5	Socket Screwdriver, 5mm (167M-5)
167M-5.5	Socket Screwdriver, 5.5mm (167M-5.5)
167M-6	Socket Screwdriver, 6mm (167M-6)
167M-7	Socket Screwdriver, 7mm (167M-7)
167M-8	Socket Screwdriver, 8mm (167M-8)
167M-9	Socket Screwdriver, 9mm (167M-9)
2769N-150	1/4" Socket Driver, 150mm (2769N-150)
2769N-220	1/4" Socket Driver, 220mm (2769N-220)
2769NWF-150	1/4" Socket Driver, Wobble Fix, 150mm (2769NWF-150)
2769NWF-220	1/4" Socket Driver, Wobble Fix, 220mm (2769NWF-220)
3769NWF-160	3/8" Socket Driver, Wobble Fix, 160mm (3769NWF-160)
3769NWF-230	3/8" Socket Driver, Wobble Fix, 230mm (3769NWF-230)
155	Heavy Duty Tire Lever (155)
14201M	1/2” Wheel Nut Socket Set, 3 pcs (14201M)
280PM-19	1/2” Shallow Wheel Nut Socket Adaptor, 19mm (280PM-19)
280PM-21	1/2” Shallow Wheel Nut Socket Adaptor, 21mm (280PM-21)

 

[jmj]

Am I imagining things or did you used to have the Koken standard sockets w/ rail on the website? I’m only seeing metric.

 

[billspreston]

Am I imagining things or did you used to have the Koken standard sockets w/ rail on the website? I’m only seeing metric.

Which one are ya looking for? We should a few 3/8" SAE sets available now and a 1/4" SAE set that just arrived that we need to photograph before getting up on the site.

 

[midorix]

Well..... Indiana Hoosiers and SDSU Aztecs had very early exit to March Madness......soooooo I ordered KTC BRSW3L Swivel ratchet and few other things to cheer me up and hopefully more sales will cheer Mike up...........

 

[jmj]

Which one are ya looking for? We should a few 3/8" SAE sets available now and a 1/4" SAE set that just arrived that we need to photograph before getting up on the site.

Oops, that would have helped if I specified, lol.
1/4 SAE and you just answered my question! Thank you

 

[billspreston]

Well..... Indiana Hoosiers and SDSU Aztecs had very early exit to March Madness......soooooo I ordered KTC BRSW3L Swivel ratchet and few other things to cheer me up and hopefully more sales will cheer Mike up...........

Haha man that was rough!! Thanks for order it does cheer me up

 

[Souldrop]

Any plans to stock individual koken 4400m sockets?

 

[billspreston]

Any plans to stock individual koken 4400m sockets?

Realistically I think we should (at minimum) be stocking individuals from all the sets that we stock so you guys can get replacements quickly if needed. We will bring in the 4400M and 4400MZ individuals with our next shipment

 

[Rickkyyr8]

just received my first order from DRPD, quick shipping. Ordered two more orders of PB Swiss!

 

[billspreston]

Thanks Ricky!

 

[LordLupulin]

Was about to order

Koken RS4010M/10-L50 | 1/2" Sq. Drive, Socket Set​

from Palmac and figured I would see if you have any coming soon? I really only need the 12 and the 17 if you have individuals on the way. My last order placed on Sat arrived on Tuesday thank you so I would rather order from y'all.

 

[billspreston]

Hey all, hope everyone is doing well and enjoying some chillin & grillin this weekend. If you aren't sick of the sales onslaught yet, give us a peak – 15% off sitewide with coupon code SPRING22 good through Monday.

 

[thandley]

Hey all, hope everyone is doing well and enjoying some chillin & grillin this weekend. If you aren't sick of the sales onslaught yet, give us a peak – 15% off sitewide with coupon code SPRING22 good through Monday.

Thank you, Bill/DRPD. Order placed!

 

[Odd-job]

The discount code got me too! Ordered a random assortment of Nepros, Koken and PB Swiss to fill in holes in my tool collection. From the pricing on Nepros it looks like DRPD gives Amazon Japan a run for its money. Looking forward to finally losing my Nepros and PB Swiss virginity.

 

[71firebird400]

Got me. Ordered a pair of Koken ratchets

 

[tmshort]

Got me, too. In for the 3/8” Z-series sockets. My 1/4 set is one of my favorites.

Thanks!!

 

[ptabatcher]

Ordered some 1/2” koken sockets to complete a set and a few extensions. Thanks!

 

[Zjenji]

Just placed my first order with DRPD, and I’m super excited to have a new distributor for Koken! Ordered 14 3/8 nut grips (the entire line), 24 Zeal deep sockets (1/4 & 3/8), and about 10 other things. Can’t wait to get them!

 

[billspreston]

Thanks all, the Spring Sale was a whirlwind and we really appreciate the GJ support! Hope you are enjoying the new goodies

 

[SRSemenza]

Got my first Nepros ratchet, awesome! When is the next sale ?

3/8" dr. long compact. This thing is truly compact!

Seth

 

[Pexto]

Thanks all, the Spring Sale was a whirlwind and we really appreciate the GJ support! Hope you are enjoying the new goodies

No, thank *you*.

Turns out the KTC long roto ratchet is the bees knees for pedals and bottom brackets. Lots of leverage, and easy to avoid the chainstays.

 

[billspreston]

No, thank *you*.

Turns out the KTC long roto ratchet is the bees knees for pedals and bottom brackets. Lots of leverage, and easy to avoid the chainstays.

Nice, that ratchet is awesome – big fan!

 

[Zjenji]

@billspreston Is it feasible to add a wish list feature to your DRPD account? I tend to buy what I need when I need it and save the fun stuff for the sales.

 

[Reed Prince]

Just saw this on Tools of Japan thread. Perhaps one day you will carry Vessel screwdrivers too. I imagine a number of us would rather purchase them through you than from Amazon Japan or a more expensive domestic vendor.

 

[134k]

Just had my recent order fulfilled by DRPD. I was always hesitant about ordering PB Swiss from other US sellers, until now. Now I have a new source for PB Swiss and finally Ko-ken stuff too. Thanks DRPD, and thank you for the stickers!