Tools of Japan

[Reed Prince]

After seeing m6z's post on Saturday, I ordered a couple of small KTC diagonal cutters from Amazon Japan. I have large electrician's dikes, but have never purchased smaller ones that are designed for mechanics.




Either of these should be nice to throw into a small mesh bag if I want to take a few basic tools with me. Most of the 125-150mm cutters I have are precision electronics ones and/or have spring-loaded handles that make them less convenient to tuck away.






These cutters don't have the symmetry of my fancier tools, but they perform their job well.

 

[Half-fast eddie]

Post 7681 second picture, Tronex pliers on the left. What is the small lever on the pivot?

 

[Reed Prince]

Post 7681 second picture, Tronex pliers on the left. What is the small lever on the pivot?

It controls how wide the tool will open.

 

[Zjenji]

Anex insulated screwdrivers. Co-branded with GranGear, a Japanese tool distributor.

 

[Zjenji]

Some Ko-Ken love to mess with your vision.

 

[jmf535]

Does anybody have any insider info regarding the ETA of the 72T 1/4 stuff from Koken?

 

[Zjenji]

This is from their twitter page.

https://mobile.twitter.com/koken_usa?lang=en

Let’s hope they’re still on track.

 

[teagueo]

Does anybody have any insider info regarding the ETA of the 72T 1/4 stuff from Koken?

I'd like to know that, as well as the 72T 3/8" in a 1/4" Body mechanism 2527Z

 

[jmf535]

This is from their twitter page.

https://mobile.twitter.com/koken_usa?lang=en

Let’s hope they’re still on track.

I was kind of expecting them to release something a little more solid by now, but yah, let's hope they are still on track *all the fingers cross*

And, I didn't ever know that they were coming out with a QR version of them?!? That has me very excited.

I'd like to know that, as well as the 72T 3/8" in a 1/4" Body mechanism 2527Z

I'm really hoping for a long 1/4 flex head, but I'd like that as well.

 

[Madjik Man]

I'd like to know that, as well as the 72T 3/8" in a 1/4" Body mechanism 2527Z

I have the 2725Z, it's awesome... or are you guys talking about it being released in the QR version?

Edit: nvm, you're talking about it being in a 72 tooth.

I know Mr Subaru and many others talk about how the Koken 36 tooth pawls/heads are so much smoother than any other 36 tooth.... and I can tell you (from a DIYer) that it feels very smooth.

 

[jmf535]

He meant that, but with 72T. The current version has 36T

 

[Zjenji]

From right to left:

Keiba MP-665 5.7” Radiator Fin Tool co-branded with Team Le Mans racing.

Keiba HEC-D05 6” Long Nose pliers from their “Pro-Hobby” line.

Keiba HAC-D04 4.8” Angle Nippers from their “Pro-Hobby” line.

Keiba TS-S21 5” Stainless Straight Tweezers.

 

[Zjenji]

My first foray into Nepros. Definitely won’t be the last. I have the standard and long 3/8 sockets on the way, as well as 4 more ratchets.

Nepros NBR390 3/8 Ratchet
Nepros NBE38 3/8 Spinner
Nepros NBEC38 3/8 Spinner (Small Head)
Nepros NBE28

 

[Zjenji]

Few items from TOP:

Top RH-3 3/8 Ratchet.
Top RH-3S 3/8 Ratchet.
Top EUN-635N Universal Joint 1/4” adapter.
Top HM-38 10” Hyper Monkey Zero Adjustable Wrench.

 

[Zjenji]

Next up, Shinwa.

Shinwa 75564 18mm R-1 Loupe, 15x magnification.

Shinwa 62006 15cm Square.

Unknown if the square is made in Japan or China. The insert card had “Made in China” on it and on the plastic packaging they covered up the Made in China words with a “Made in Japan” sticker. Who knows.

 

[Zjenji]

I hope these postings aren’t considered spam that will get me banned.

 

[Vicks]

Next up, Shinwa.

Shinwa 75564 18mm R-1 Loupe, 15x magnification.

Shinwa 62006 15cm Square.

Unknown if the square is made in Japan or China. The insert card had “Made in China” on it and on the plastic packaging they covered up the Made in China words with a “Made in Japan” sticker. Who knows.

Thats the kind of **** that i despise in some of these companies...

 

[Zjenji]

Now for Mitutoyo.

Mitutoyo 182-105 6”x150mm ruler.
Mitutoyo 184-313s Feeler Guage set
0.05-1mm leaves.
Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Digital Caliper

 

[Zjenji]

Marvel now.

Marvel MVA-200N Pliers.

Hands down my favorite pliers. Better that Knipex Linesman or any Klein variety. I’m making a video about how special they are.

 

[Zjenji]

Deen Tools. Technically not Japanese, but they are the house brand of everyone’s favorite Factory Gear in Tokyo. So I’m including them.

Deen DNBD3-200 3/8” Extension Driver Handle with 3/8” square female adapter at the end.

Deen DNR2-045cv Offset 45 degrees 1/4” Ratchet.

Deen DNR3F-D5 3/8” Stubby Swivel head ratchet.

Deen DNBD2-200 1/4” Extension Driver Handle with 1/4” square female adapter at the end.

 

[Zjenji]

Engineer/Vampire Tools

Engineer PH-57R Iron Arm Scissors.

Vampire Tools VT-001-7LN 7.5”Long Nose Pliers.

Vampire Tools VT-001-8 8” Lineman’s Pliers.

Vampire Tools VT-001-5 5” Screw Extraction Pliers.

Engineer TFS-07 6 Piece Jet Black File set in leather case.

Engineer PTN—01 Titanium Straight Tweezers in leather case.

 

[Zjenji]

Igarashi Pliers:

IPS SF-200 3 Hole Slip Joint Pliers.

 

[Zjenji]

KTC. I’ve got a lot more from them on the way.

KTC AE932 Hose Clip Pliers (Short Vent Type).

KTX AE931 Hose Clip Pliers.

KTC SCP-171 Snap Ring Pliers with KTC AD101-123 three pack of adapters.

KTC MS3-15T, MS3-10T, and MS3-08T Open/Box End wrenches with beautiful Cherry Blossoms on Water design.

 

[Zjenji]

Tsunoda:

Tsunoda King TTC LRP-280 Long Handle Long Nose Pliers.

Tsunoda King TTC LRP-280B Long Handle Bent Nose Pliers.

 

[Zjenji]

Anex:

Anex 316 Ministar Ratchet Driver.

Anex 6103F Ultra Low Profile Hex Drivers. 2.5, 3, 4, and 5.

Anex 6102T Ultra Low Profile Screw Drivers. PH1, PH2, and Slotted 6.

 

[Zjenji]

Olfa:

Olfa 216BY Pen Knife (Xacto Type) with cap and extra blade stand.

Olfa 8B Utility Knife with extra blades.

Olfa 133K Used Blade Storage.

 

[Zjenji]

Wazakura Bypass Pruning Shears 8”.

 

[Zjenji]

Asahi Tools (Ash):

Asahi LSXS6 6 Piece Lightool open end wrench set in a carrying case. 5.5x7, 8x10, 11x13, 12x14, 17x19, and 22x24.

 

[Zjenji]

Ko-Ken AG112H Attack Driver with bits and metal case.

I’ll post more later. I’m tired.

 

[Outahere]

Does anybody have any insider info regarding the ETA of the 72T 1/4 stuff from Koken?

Late summer 2022 according to KokenUSA.

Ko-Ken releasing 72 tooth ratchets

Resting your thumb on that wouldn't do anything, as your thumb would rotate with the ratchet. It would only do something if you held it steady with your other thumb...and at that point you could just hold the socket. It's there because it's easier to manufacture the ratchet with that design...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[Zjenji]

Vessel’s left to right:

Vessel 250 +2x150 Safety Pass Through
Vessel Impacta 980 P.2-100
Vessel Impacta 980 P.2-150
Vessel Impacta 980 P.3-150
Vessel 900 P.3x150
Vessel 900 P.2x150
Vessel 900 P.2x100
Vessel 900 P.1x75
Vessel 910 P.1x100
Vessel 910 P.0x100
Vessel 910 P.0x75
Vessel 920 P.1x25
Vessel 920 P.2x25

 

[Zjenji]

Anex Screwdrivers left to right:

Anex No. 1795-D
Anex No. 7755
Anex No. 1540 +2x100
Anex No. 1540 +1x150
Anex No. 1540 +1x100
Anex No. 1540 +1x75
Anex No. 1540 +0x75

 

[Zjenji]

Sunflag “Perfect Grip” full tang screwdrivers.

Sunflag No. 3370 +3
Sunflag No. 3370 +2
Sunflag No. 3370 +1

 

[Zjenji]

Engineer GT Drive. Meant to be a tang through type screwdriver with replaceable tips. Comes with a +2 driver. Purchased three Engineer Bazooka screw extractor bits with it.

Engineer Screw Saurus GT Drive DZ-72
Engineer Bazooka DBZ-51 +2
Engineer Bazooka DBZ-57 +1
Engineer Bazooka DBZ-58 +0

 

[Zjenji]

Various JIS type bits from Vessel, Anex, KTC, Rhino, Wera, PB Swiss, Sunflag, and Makita.

 

[Half-fast eddie]

Zjenji … what are you doing? Are you trying to run up your message count?

 

[Zjenji]

Zjenji … what are you doing? Are you trying to run up your message count?

Sorry, hope I’m not breaking any rules. These are kind of a pain to do on one post. I’ll try to combine more going forward.

 

[eejack]

Marvel now.

Marvel MVA-200N Pliers.

Hands down my favorite pliers. Better that Knipex Linesman or any Klein variety. I’m making a video about how special they are.

I have a ( likely rebranded ) pair of these from Benner-Nawman

Benner Nawman UP-B200 Aussie Pliers w/Crimper and Cutter, 8-1/2"

Benner Nawman's UP-B200 8.5" Aussie Pliers feature a crossover cutter and built-in crimper. They are made of drop-forged hand-finished tool steel. The handles have a special non-slip plastic covering for comfortable use. Cutting capacity is 2/0 copper cable, 50-pair telco cable, #6 bare copper...

www.specialized.net

and use them for much of my 'little wire' control work. Outstanding tool - not at all comparable to linesman pliers as they cannot cut steel and not very good at hammering...

 

[spanimal]

Marvel now.

Marvel MVA-200N Pliers.

Hands down my favorite pliers. Better that Knipex Linesman or any Klein variety. I’m making a video about how special they are.

Australia has its own professional tool preferences. My two brothers, one an electrician and the other a cable installer only use these pliers.

I have since realised that this is the default professional pliers for professionals that work with wires. These Marvel's with cable shears can be bought easily over the counter and they rule over any other branded linesman or combination pliers for these kinds of trades. It seems to be a very Australian thing.

P.S. I just saw the post above mine. Indeed as noted, a very Aussie thing. (Although at that price, those Aussie pliers are likely Taiwanese copies...lots of immitators offered in Australia, but the Marvel's are the originals and will have 'Made in Japan' laser etched on the heads)

 

[Friskydingo]

I'm sold on Vessel for my screwdrivers, I picked up a variety on eBay to spread around my different boxes. This thread has become addictive.