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Hopefully soon. The niceties of precision screwdrivers will escape them for several years. When I do though, they will be Vessel 9902 sets.

Next purchase!

That's awesome. Might look into buying one of these for me I mean to keep at our house for the kids to play with. The cutter looks somewhat similar to the Canary box cutter I use at work.

Thanks @Steel_Rain , @bongkar_YES_pasang_NO , and @Andres26tnt . The $30-40 price would be good if that included all that I think they'd need, prolly SAE up to 1/2" and metric up to 14mm plus a 3/8" ratchet to be minimally useful. I guess I'll let their daddies buy that for them.

What is the retention system in the bit holder? I assume a magnet with insertion depth of about 13-14mm? I've got a 2200 with the fixed point blades. I found the selector to be a very slight bit awkward and the handle's stubby ability with a short bit insertion depth is lacking compared to Anex...

I have two small starter tool boxes that I'm having fun building out for my grandkids. They're just 3 now, so their parents and I will teach them the basics as they grow into being able to grasp the concepts. I have a flat blade screwdriver, a crosspoint screwdriver, slip joint pliers...

Looking for a couple of Japanese starter socket sets for for my grandkids that won't break the bank if possible. I'm wondering if any are all made in Japan, or mostly, or just partly,... or what? Thanks

Just got these Engineer PR-15 long nose pliers in today for my grandkids' toolboxes. I originally wanted the chonky-handle PS-01's but the price shot up way too high on AmznUS. I've got the chonky PZ-57 pliers at work and they've served me well, and I know these will do just fine for the kids...

In addition to Toyo (the mfr) and Trusco brands, they're branded Nakayama, Hozan, Cobako, and there's even Japan-only(?) Snap-On.

Nice. Please post pics once you get some printed out.

This vid is about digital calipers but its collateral info on packaging etc convinced me my ~$100 Mitutoyo 505-732 metric dial caliper is authentic.

Thanks @HannibalLecter. I've read good things about NiigataSeiki and have seen positive video reviews of their rules even if I'm a little leery of a company with such a diversified product line. So probably will look into their measuring sticks them next time. But what do you make of their...

I have silver and black but use the silver. The black blades rusted a bit, which was very disappointing. Maybe I should hit them with 3-in-1 or fluid film?

I had seen those websites, and considered the possibility of counterfeit MTC written about there and by member @superautobacs here. Chris Cas was satisfied with his MTC nippers so I took the chance on some too. Maruyoshi has gone on to other products these days per Chris, so these (if...

Glad to, @dynode! I'm taking my time and having fun collecting these all-Japanese tools. Trying for as much variety as possible. So far I have one of each of the following in a Trusco blue T-320 toolbox for the granddaughter and a Trusco green T-320 toolbox for the grandson... 130mm Aigo 5R...

My local HF finally got some USGen minis in. I made a plywood spacer for the bottom of my Pittsburgh rolly stool that flips so the box can face either way, I kinda like it this way though. My Ryobi tire inflator sits nicely behind it but I'm gonna make some ratchet storage with pvc and plywood.

My local HF finally had some of these USGen minis in stock. I made a plywood spacer so that the box could orient either way in my Pittsburgh rolly cart but I like it like this. Just enough room for my Ryobi tire-filler-upper behind it, but I want to figger out some ratchet storage also.

(y) If you haven't already done so, go through the Shinwa catalog at... Shinwa Rules Co., Ltd. - General Catalog ... it's fascinating. You have to be careful with Amazn to get Shinwa products Made in Japan, the link you provided had one pic with Made in China on the package and one pic with...

Just got this non-impact Anex AHMD5-01W bit set (lower left) in today. It has one +0, two +1, and two +2 bits in the w-groove pattern which has both the Western 9mm and the Japanese 13mm grooves. Not sure why this isn't the commonest pattern for single-ended bits but oh well. The new Anex bits...

I'm having a little fun collecting the tools! Going slow, enjoying the search for as many different Japanese brands as I can get. I have two identical kits nearly fitted out completely, prolly only long nose pliers and hammers to go then I'll give them to the 3-yr-old cousins (well, to the...