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    Knipex update 2024

    Video has been out for a week and I haven't seen any discussions yet, so here you go: Suffice to say I'm not in the least bit impressed.
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    Extensions for square drive tools

    Long story short: I need something to extend square drive tools like taps or bolt extractors for situations where an adjustable tap wrench or a chuck by itself isn't an option. I've thought of simply getting square sockets and attaching them to my existing extensions and sliding handle that I...
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    Facom OGV profile

    I'm either a terrible engineer (although I'm not a mechanical one) or I simply have no clue how this profile "maintains the integrity of the fastener" and "prevents good fasteners from rounding out". I get that it's great for rounded fasteners but I can't imagine this profile not ripping out...
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    6-point box end wrenches in Europe

    For anyone looking for these in Europe they are available from the Polish Topex group. Neo is their professional range. They have a 25 year warranty and are dirt cheap (as opposed to insanely overpriced Gear Wrench or Nepros, let alone shipping and import fees). I don't know about finish or...
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    What's the torx and hex combination socket called?

    A few months ago I saw one and thought it was something new, but today out of the blue it struck me that our Stihl weed eater's greasing port uses such a bolt. I thought it was a use whichever tool you prefer type a few years ago, but my brain suddenly managed to add 1+1 today after remembering...
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    Tools that grab from the inside

    I'm looking for tools (I'd imagine some pliers) that grab onto the interior walls of certain objects like tubes or a closed profile, maybe something meant for separating 2 objects. I imagine some form of pliers that open when you squeeze the handle and the jaws would look outwards of course. I...
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