Recent content by South Bay Tools

Hi Y'all - Thanks for the vote of confidence from some of you, who have dealt with me. I must apologize to those who have experienced delays in returning replys to your emails. Why delays? Well, I'm on the road most of the day---selling & seeing customers in person as someone had posted...

Most of the tools you buy (or I sell) are made overseas now. And yes even the big tool truck companies have their tools manufatured there. Don't be fooled by "Made in the U.S.A." labels on tools. There is no longer a hard written rule about tools being made overseas and labeling them Made in...

Ko-ken is sometimes called the "Snap-on" of Japan. Very high-quality tools! They sponsor a Porsche Racing Team (Jody Vincent)---now Porshce could have gone with anyone but they choose Ko-Ken for some reason. Does that tell it's a quality tool? Not really, see Craftsman Truck Series.

I've dealt with students such as yourself for the past 13 years. I recommend sticking with the 1st Tier tools such Snap-on, Mac & Matco if you can afford it & if you're planning to stay in the automotive/diesel repair bz. Be weary of SK for now; they're having some inventory/manufacturing...

I am an Independent Tool Dealer out here in California. I have a small inventory of Ko-ken Tools I'd like to get rid of---cheap. If anyone is interested, please email me at [email protected] for pricing & avb.