Tools of Japan

Miskin · Feb 22, 2014

cosmik binturong said:
oops, that's scary...

looks like bad hardening of the jaws, no?

are you going to contact Merry?

mine are still toothy-toothy, almost like new, even after working on those damn seized Ti rotor bolts though.

I don't know. What to say? Send me new? Mingle again with customs? Got my lesson. :sad:

cosmik binturong · Feb 22, 2014

nah, usually, in my experience, japanese companies are pretty reactive for this kind of things and you might just get a new pair of pliers, some paper catalogs and other assorted goodies/free tools too(Canon seems to be the only exception i know of... damn you Canon! :shocking:

).

or not.

but if you don't try you won't know... :dunno:

(maybe superautobacs can help you for the japanese translation?)

as for customs, since it would be a replacement, you would not have to pay taxes and stuff again on it. you may have to provide them with all the paperworks and proofs of payment for the first one though.

ihrescue · Feb 22, 2014

american lockpicker said:
Heres some of the Japanese tools that belong to my family.

Your ratchet looks exactly like an S&K 3/8" ratchet I have.

ihrescue · Feb 22, 2014

american lockpicker said:
Do you have any Japanese knives? I used to have a Spyderco from Seki City and it was nice.

My future SIL gave me a Spyderco as a gift. Nicely designed as so many of the Japanese products are. I have included the Spyderco 3" photo from my PhotoBucket album.

http://s948.photobucket.com/editor?image=http%3A//i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad322/OLSC44/Tools/photo2-4.jpg%3Ft%3D1393077359&detailUrl=http://s948.photobucket.com/user/OLSC44/media/Tools/photo2-4.jpg.html?filters[media%5Ftype]=image&sort=3&o=0

Monte · Feb 22, 2014

Miskin said:
. HRC 15!

Can you measure Knipex or Gedore pliers ?

Miskin · Feb 22, 2014

Monte said:
Can you measure Knipex or Gedore pliers ?

I can measure Knipex, Unior, Alarm and in a meanwhile ODUR-FIT.

edit: ...and a rebranded NWS (ETOP).

ihrescue · Feb 24, 2014

This Weil Adjustamatic 10" ratcheting wrench, Made in Japan is not a tool I use frequently but it is just right for those jobs where you can't get another wrench or a socket in to get a purchase on the nut. My first use for it was in replacing the oil pressure sending unit which was in a tight location on the 283 ci in my 1966 Chevelle. Its a great tool.

superautobacs · Feb 26, 2014

cosmik binturong said:
(maybe superautobacs can help you for the japanese translation?)

Miskin,

Do you want me to contact the company on your behalf?

Miskin said:
I can measure Knipex, Unior, Alarm and in a meanwhile ODUR-FIT.

edit: ...and a rebranded NWS (ETOP).

Yes, please do.

Miskin · Feb 27, 2014

superautobacs said:
Miskin,

Do you want me to contact the company on your behalf?

Yes, please do.

I checked the UNIOR pliers hardness and it was 38,5 HRC. superautobacs if it is no trouble for you ask matsuura for the procedure if i want to return the pliers and send me a new one, if of course accept the return. I will pm you the order mumber. Thanks and sorry for the off topic.

wmartin · Feb 27, 2014

jonathan75 said:
I found this box end wrench in my customers tool box today. I was working on the machine and was checking for spare parts. Not sure why they have it since the machine I was working on is Japanese and uses all metric. The wrench is SAE.

But it says Sears and Made in Japan. Must be very old.

I had a set of those that I bought in the late 1970's.

espyking83 · Mar 3, 2014

I've tried ordering twice off this Frank guy, both times he failed to ship. Buy somewhere else, I got my Koken Zeal ratchet after only 5 days from that Ratoken site.

Parabellum · Mar 6, 2014

Is anybody interested in vintage NOS Fuller made in Japan tools especially the screwdrivers? I can get them seriously!

Miskin · Mar 11, 2014

Miskin said:
I can measure Knipex, Unior, Alarm and in a meanwhile ODUR-FIT.

edit: ...and a rebranded NWS (ETOP).

Miskin said:
I checked the UNIOR pliers hardness and it was 38,5 HRC.

Today i double-checked the Merry pliers hardness close to the teeth. The result was 25 HRC, still frustrating. The ODUR-FIT pliers, for example, was 50 HRC! The arrows point the measuring spots.

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I guess the particular Merry pliers is not built for .... :rocketwho

SpaleHR · Mar 11, 2014

Could you measure a knipex pliers, I am huge fan of knipex!

Miskin · Mar 11, 2014

SpaleHR said:
Could you measure a knipex pliers, I am huge fan of knipex!

Ok but i will post the result in "Tools of the Old World" thread because here is off topic.

dede2897234 · Mar 11, 2014

I purchased last month from a Japanese e-Bay store called "Tokyo-Hobby" a 3.peaks DS-175TZ screw removal plier ($35.70), a 3.peaks DS-115TZ screw removal plier ($32.30), and a Tamiya 74065 non-scratch long nose plier ($14.90). The seller combined shipping ($16.70) for this order and it took 18 days to arrive to my home via economy air mail. With this shipping method, I was not able to track the shipping progress.

This e-Bay seller carries a nice selection of other 3.peaks pliers here and Tamiya hobby tools here as well.

Pictures of 3.peaks DS-175TZ Screw Removal Plier

Pictures of 3.peaks DS-115TZ Screw Removal Plier

Pictures of Tamiya 74065 Non-Scratch Long Nose Plier

Dave

superautobacs · Mar 11, 2014

I have one of those 3-peaks pliers (standard size) and locking pliers version (small). Nice peices.

Judging by the design of those Tamiya pliers, IPS is likely the OEM.

I recently viewed this particular episode from a Japanese television series. I really wish there was a way to have it translated into English. It shows you a glimpse of Japan's best names in their respective industry--'Tsubosan' for their files and 'Keiba' for their pliers.

The show basically showcases a Japanese made product that's made its way into different parts of the world. It introduces the business/persons that uses those products and then features the Japanese company that manufactures that product.

This episode is two parts.

Part 1 is featuring a guiter maker in Spain that uses Tsubosan files. They explain how the files have made their jobs a lot more efficient compared to the Spanish made files (probably Tome Feteira or Bahco?) that the shop used to use.

Part 2 features a Swiss custom furniture maker that collects the best hand tools from around the world. In his collection he has a set of Keiba pliers and discusses the form and function of the pliers. At one point, compares the cutting performance with his previously used Will/Orbis? pliers.

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JonnyMac · Mar 12, 2014

Hi All
I use a fantastic tool shop stuffed to the roof with hand tools and a ton of it is Japanese, they are a kokan dealer, one of the best stores you will ever see and ebay has rarely if ever beaten him on price!
They really dont have an online store but if you wanted something specific and you have access to a fax/phone then the world is your oyster. I would be amazed if overseas shipping was a problem, David is a top guy and a real encyclopedia of tools.
So look up Qualitool in geelong, australia and see if its any use.
p.s. I'm not David! Just a fan of his shop!
All the best

HalfFlip · Mar 13, 2014

Got the last part of my order in from Levelchrome today. I highly recommend this business if youre looking to pick up some japanese tools. Alan helped me order the 1/2" koken socket set even though they didnt have it listed on their website.

ricleh · Mar 18, 2014

Some of my recent purchases from Frankstools.

Lexus · Mar 19, 2014

Applesauce said:
OK... My Matsuura box arrived today. Pictures should be pretty self-explanatory.

At the very leay, there's a bit of poorly-shot, back-alley Koken Zeal ****! I've got a reasonable collection of ratchets, though I've by no means sampled them all. And I can't comment on durability. But these things are SMOOTH - probably the lowest drag I've ever felt in a 1/4" ratchet, and the 3/8" is right on par with a Dual-80 (but half the price, maybe less). The only thing I'm not overly crazy about is the backwards selection lever to EVERY other ratchet in my box.

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Once you go Ko-ken, you wont look back! I too was shocked at how nice they are. Just as an update I have been using my Ko-ken zeal ratchet and other tools with NO issues. Still working like a dream!

dede2897234 · Mar 19, 2014

ricleh said:
Some of my recent purchases from Frankstools.

ricleh,

You continually out do yourself with your mega Japanese tool purchases! :drool:

I recognize most of what you purchased. Would you please comment on the least discussed items (ex: not shown previously in this thread) from your just arrived tool purchase?

Thanks,

Dave

Lexus · Mar 19, 2014

+1

Would like to see the break down of those top notch tools!!

ricleh · Mar 19, 2014

dede2897234 said:
ricleh,

You continually out do yourself with your mega Japanese tool purchases!

I recognize most of what you purchased. Would you please comment on the least discussed items (ex: not shown previously in this thread) from your just arrived tool purchase?

Thanks,

Dave

The first picture contains a set of differential and transfer case drain plug sockets in the metal box. On the far right is a door hinge tool with various drivers. There are 2 metal spoons for bicycle tires and a KTC hubcap removal tool. KTC pliers and cutters, Koken socket adapter kit, 3Peaks needle nose and angled needle nose pliers (blue handles), several different Anex ratcheting bit drivers and assorted sockets and bits. Various drum brake adjusters, Koken 3/8 and 1/4 socket drivers with wobble ends (gray handles), 2 Phillips and 1 flat T-handle drivers and several Koken 1/4 extensions. The ratchets are 1/4 and 3/8 Koken Zeal. There is also a Koken flexible shaft driver, a Koken window molding tool, and an Asahi mini wrench set.

The second picture shows a master blind hole bearing puller set and a set of KTC stainless parts trays.

I have purchased a whole lot more stuff from Frankstools in the last few months. Most of it had to be special ordered since it was not listed on his website. A lot if it is over at my Dad's house where I am doing a lot of work prior to selling the house. It is spread over a couple Hazet tool trolleys and 5 Veto toolbags. I think I bought about 20 Koken extensions in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 from 25mm to 1200mm length. I also got some Koken Zeal ratchets and sockets and some Nepros ratchets along with a bunch of prybars and other stuff. I'll try to get some more pics when I have it all back home.

superautobacs · Mar 20, 2014

Another awesome episode. The first half of the show shines a spot light on one of Japan's few surviving saw-makers.

His saws were found in Italy, in a city that's known for making the world's finest violins, including refurbishing mega-dollar antiques from centuries ago.

There's a part showing the 37-year veteran saw-maker doing his craft. From hot furnace, to oil quenching, to salt bath quenching, to flattening.

Thin and flat, with an awesome cutting performance--this is the beauty of a Japanese pull saw.

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ChevyEFI · Mar 21, 2014

HalfFlip said:
Got the last part of my order in from Levelchrome today. I highly recommend this business if youre looking to pick up some japanese tools. Alan helped me order the 1/2" koken socket set even though they didnt have it listed on their website.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2550/13137078515_6122df7bf5_c.jpg

Is the 1/2" set the RS4400M/10 ?

I got the RS4300M/10 set plus 16mm and 18mm for a friend as a gift. They arrived a couple weekends ago. Nice stuff.

HalfFlip · Mar 21, 2014

ChevyEFI said:
Is the 1/2" set the RS4400M/10 ?

I got the RS4300M/10 set plus 16mm and 18mm for a friend as a gift. They arrived a couple weekends ago. Nice stuff.

yup! i got it to match my 3400M/12 set that I got from frankstools. I love these sockets and all my koken tools. The 1/2" ratchet has very little back drag

ChevyEFI · Mar 21, 2014

ricleh said:
I have purchased a whole lot more stuff from Frankstools in the last few months. Most of it had to be special ordered since it was not listed on his website. A lot if it is over at my Dad's house where I am doing a lot of work prior to selling the house. It is spread over a couple Hazet tool trolleys and 5 Veto toolbags. I think I bought about 20 Koken extensions in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 from 25mm to 1200mm length.

Are the longer extensions items not listed in the catalog? I see nothing in the '11 or '13 catalogs of 1200mm length. Looking forward to pics. :beer:

spicytuna · Mar 21, 2014

superautobacs said:
I recently viewed this particular episode from a Japanese television series. I really wish there was a way to have it translated into English. It shows you a glimpse of Japan's best names in their respective industry--'Tsubosan' for their files and 'Keiba' for their pliers.

Thanks for posting those videos.

I'll be flying to Japan in 5 days where I'll spend the next 6 weeks.

I'll be in Saitama and I noticed that there's a Factory Gear a few stations away. Which is good for a broad selection of gear but very bad for my wallet. :willy_nil

superautobacs · Mar 21, 2014

spicytuna said:
Thanks for posting those videos.

I'll be flying to Japan in 5 days where I'll spend the next 6 weeks.

I'll be in Saitama and I noticed that there's a Factory Gear a few stations away. Which is good for a broad selection of gear but very bad for my wallet.

Nice! Please take some pictures when you're there at Factory Gear, or if you happen to walk through a "Home center" or small hardware/supply store.

Maybe you can offer some private English lessons while you're there and earn some quick cash = more tool buying

ricleh · Mar 22, 2014

ChevyEFI said:
Are the longer extensions items not listed in the catalog? I see nothing in the '11 or '13 catalogs of 1200mm length. Looking forward to pics.

My mistake. The long Koken extensions are only 900mm long. The 1200mm extension is 3/4" and I believe it is made in Germany, but not positive since there are no stampings to that effect on the extension. It came with an order of German, French and Italian tools.

BB Stacker · Mar 22, 2014

I have a trip coming up in a few weeks to Yokosuka, JN. Any one know of anyplace near there (a few train stops is fine) that I can get to look at some Japanese hardware? I will post photos upon my return.

spicytuna · Mar 22, 2014

superautobacs said:
Nice! Please take some pictures when you're there at Factory Gear, or if you happen to walk through a "Home center" or small hardware/supply store.
Maybe you can offer some private English lessons while you're there and earn some quick cash = more tool buying

I'm really looking forward to my trip. Thanks for all the information you've posted in the past regarding your trips to Japan.

BTW, I noticed that Factory gear sells some Nepros and Ko-Ken sets which are exclusive to Factory gear. Like :
http://www.factory-gear.com/category/select/cid/128/bid/28/pid/345

I might have to look into those. :bounce:

superautobacs · Mar 22, 2014

BB Stacker said:
I have a trip coming up in a few weeks to Yokosuka, JN. Any one know of anyplace near there (a few train stops is fine) that I can get to look at some Japanese hardware? I will post photos upon my return.

My first thought was Factory Gear in Yokohama. Check out their page here and get a feel for what they have to offer. They update their blog, practically on a daily basis: http://www.sprasia.com/tv/user/fgryokohama/index

I just found this place which is closer to Yokosuka, and it looks amazing: http://www.fuji-shop.com/shop.html

Check out the photos of inside the store. I think I can spend the entire day there, from opening to closing!

You can also go to Astro Products (a huge chain store in Japan) in Yokosuka. They offer mainly offshore products, but there's some European, American, and Japanese domestic brands offered as well: https://maps.google.ca/maps?client=firefox-a&channel=sb&q=%E6%A8%AA%E9%A0%88%E8%B3%80%E3%80%80%E5%B7%A5%E5%85%B7&ie=UTF-8&ei=HbAtU_WcApLyoATezICwCQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ

spicytuna said:
I'm really looking forward to my trip. Thanks for all the information you've posted in the past regarding your trips to Japan.

BTW, I noticed that Factory gear sells some Nepros and Ko-Ken sets which are exclusive to Factory gear. Like :
http://www.factory-gear.com/category/select/cid/128/bid/28/pid/345

I might have to look into those.

Japanese tool stores are really great. Probably not too many tool shops in the world that offers a global range of tool brands for you to touch, feel, and compare.

Here's Saitama's FG homepage/blog: http://www.sprasia.com/tv/user/fgrsaitama/temppc2

Likewise, there's a couple Astro Products stores in Saitama prefecture. Flags A and E : https://maps.google.ca/maps?client=firefox-a&channel=sb&q=%E6%A8%AA%E9%A0%88%E8%B3%80%E3%80%80%E5%B7%A5%E5%85%B7&ie=UTF-8&ei=HbAtU_WcApLyoATezICwCQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ

spicytuna · Mar 22, 2014

Thanks, that Saitama branch is pretty close to where I'll be staying. I'll definitely check it out.

Could you answer two totally unrelated questions?

I'm thinking of possibly checking out the KTC tool museum since I have a day to burn in Kyoto. Does it have a factory outlet where I can browse/purchase their tools?

In regards to the brand Deen, do you know if their tools are made in Japan? Or are they made in Taiwan?

Ken.

Hammell · Mar 22, 2014

browning rifles....

JDSV · Mar 22, 2014

I am very excited to have discovered this thread. My wife is Japanese and we will be heading back to Japan at the end of April for my sister-in-laws wedding. She lives in the Tokyo area, and has already given me permission to check out the World Import Tools store. I am looking forward to actually handling some of the European brands, but I am hoping to get a good deal some Koken ratchets and maybe even sockets. :willy_nil

We will only be in Tokyo for a two days though. The family actually lives in Nagoya. Anyone know any hidden tool store gems in that area?

BK13 · Mar 22, 2014

Dunno, but can I send you a shopping list? LOL

superautobacs · Mar 23, 2014

spicytuna said:
Thanks, that Saitama branch is pretty close to where I'll be staying. I'll definitely check it out.

Could you answer two totally unrelated questions?

I'm thinking of possibly checking out the KTC tool museum since I have a day to burn in Kyoto. Does it have a factory outlet where I can browse/purchase their tools?

In regards to the brand Deen, do you know if their tools are made in Japan? Or are they made in Taiwan?

Ken.

AFAIK, there's isn't any factory outlet store. I'll look into it.

RE: Deen. Don't be fooled;the tools are all made in Taiwan. The brand is their in-house brand, and the owner of FG is the founder. He has close relationships with some Taiwanese tool manufacturers and that's the only reason why Deen tools exist. They are produced in the smallest lots, yet are sold at a very decent price. Deen tools are exclusive to FG, so for the most part so you won't see the same product rebranded into a different name.

BTW, FG's owner has close ties with European brands like Knipex, Wera, PB Swiss and every now and then, they offer Japan-only models or FG-only models.

JDSV said:
I am very excited to have discovered this thread. My wife is Japanese and we will be heading back to Japan at the end of April for my sister-in-laws wedding. She lives in the Tokyo area, and has already given me permission to check out the World Import Tools store. I am looking forward to actually handling some of the European brands, but I am hoping to get a good deal some Koken ratchets and maybe even sockets.

We will only be in Tokyo for a two days though. The family actually lives in Nagoya. Anyone know any hidden tool store gems in that area?

Nice to hear that you got permission to go to a WIT store. Which one are you going to? I went to the Edogawa store.

Unfortunately there's no FG store in Nagoya....the closest one is about an hour away on the bullet train.

I did find a few stores of interest in Nagoya though :

Link to Kanamonoyasan:
http://www.kanamonoyasan.com/cgi-bin/kanamonoyasan/siteup.cgi?category=1&page=1

There's also a large chain store called Straight. They offer a lot of imported stuff from Taiwan/China, but they do a few domestic brands as well. Link: https://www.straight.co.jp/

Flag I in this link is the location for Straight, and Flag H for Kanamonoyasan: https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=nagoya&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&ie=UTF-8&ei=dxIvU4GrIcyGogT3hIHgBQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ

In this link, Flag A is Astro Products: https://maps.google.ca/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&ie=UTF-8&q=%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%83%80%E3%82%AF%E3%83%84+%E5%90%8D%E5%8F%A4%E5%B1%8B&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%83%80%E3%82%AF%E3%83%84&hnear=0x6003709e107b2365:0x2a9622d4e8ceb352,Nagoya,+Aichi,+Japan&ei=eiEvU8OhOYuwoQSVhoDYCg&ved=0CLMBELYD

Tokyu Hands is good place as well. It's a huge department store full of arts and crafts, hardware and supplies, tools, gadjets, etc. Location is here: https://maps.google.ca/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&ie=UTF-8&q=%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%83%80%E3%82%AF%E3%83%84+%E5%90%8D%E5%8F%A4%E5%B1%8B&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%83%80%E3%82%AF%E3%83%84&hnear=0x6003709e107b2365:0x2a9622d4e8ceb352,Nagoya,+Aichi,+Japan&ei=eiEvU8OhOYuwoQSVhoDYCg&ved=0CLMBELYD

JDSV · Mar 23, 2014

BK13 said:
Dunno, but can I send you a shopping list? LOL

I wish, my wife keeps saying I'm only allowed to do some window shopping, but she knows I really want to get a set of Koken ratchets and sockets.

superautobacs said:
Snip..

Nice to hear that you got permission to go to a WIT store. Which one are you going to? I went to the Edogawa store.

Unfortunately there's no FG store in Nagoya....the closest one is about an hour away on the bullet train.

I did find a few stores of interest in Nagoya though :

Link to Kanamonoyasan:
http://www.kanamonoyasan.com/cgi-bin/kanamonoyasan/siteup.cgi?category=1&page=1

There's also a large chain store called Straight. They offer a lot of imported stuff from Taiwan/China, but they do a few domestic brands as well. Link: https://www.straight.co.jp/

Flag I in this link is the location for Straight, and Flag H for Kanamonoyasan: https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=nagoya&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&ie=UTF-8&ei=dxIvU4GrIcyGogT3hIHgBQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ

In this link, Flag A is Astro Products: https://maps.google.ca/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&ie=UTF-8&q=%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%83%80%E3%82%AF%E3%83%84+%E5%90%8D%E5%8F%A4%E5%B1%8B&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%83%80%E3%82%AF%E3%83%84&hnear=0x6003709e107b2365:0x2a9622d4e8ceb352,Nagoya,+Aichi,+Japan&ei=eiEvU8OhOYuwoQSVhoDYCg&ved=0CLMBELYD

Tokyu Hands is good place as well. It's a huge department store full of arts and crafts, hardware and supplies, tools, gadjets, etc. Location is here: https://maps.google.ca/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&ie=UTF-8&q=%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%83%80%E3%82%AF%E3%83%84+%E5%90%8D%E5%8F%A4%E5%B1%8B&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%83%80%E3%82%AF%E3%83%84&hnear=0x6003709e107b2365:0x2a9622d4e8ceb352,Nagoya,+Aichi,+Japan&ei=eiEvU8OhOYuwoQSVhoDYCg&ved=0CLMBELYD

Thanks for the heads-up Superautobacs. I will going to the WIT in Itabashi one as that is closer to where we will be staying with my sister-in-law.

I am definitely going to have to check out Kanamonoyasan, I like the looks of the aisles in their store introduction page...I could probably spend a half day there. Will be staying in the Atsuta area, I love the train system in Japan so getting over to Kanamonoyasan shouldn't be too bad. I did not see the "I" Flag to mark the Straight tool store, but I'll browse their website a bit and see where their store locations are located. [EDIT Just found Straight in the Nakagawa Ward...very close to my parents-in-law place. It is going to be a great trip!]

I've been the Tokyu Hands store in Sakae and Nagoya Station a few times and was not impressed with their tool section. They had lots of neat precision tools, but severely lack in the hardline of tools.

Surprisingly enough, I have never been in the SuperAutoBacs store, but my mother-in-law is going to take me on her day off. She secretly told my wife she likes looking at tools too, so it will be a fun day.

Regardless, I will be sure to post an update if I was lucky enough to purchase anything...shoot I'll take photos of the stores at the very least and post them when I get back. The end of April can not come soon enough! :thumbup:

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