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Japanese Combination Wrench Collection, KTC-2 Special Edition

corgibell

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1. Mirror-type

1-1. Infinity
From 1989 to 1997
Installed to Nissan "Infinity" Q45/G50 of Japanese model as tool set.
Availability: Rare to find out
*Let me know the US models case.

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1-2. President
From 1990 to 2003
Installed to Nissan "President" GJ50 as tool set
*President is flag ship car of Nissan Motor, modified from Infinity.
President is basically for company use, on the other hand Infinity is for personal use.
Availability: Rare

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1-3. Mugen Honda
Around 1992
Probably sold by Mugen to the Mugen owner (refer to below)
Availability: Almost impossible (Even KTC borrowed it from Mugen for taking photographs)

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There is the story of this product.
I am just guessing this set was planned to install Mugen NSX around 1992, which had carbon composite outer panels, tuned engine and chassis with saving weight 70kg.
Unfortunately, this Mugen NSX was not released, even almost finished to develop.
Maybe batting with NSX type-R was considered, which was released same year 1982.
KTC Mugen special edition had been developed at the same time with Mugen NSX development.
Finally this set was sold to Mugen customers by Mugen.
I am not familiar to NSX, because at that time I had not stayed in Japan (stayed in Texas/US).
Sorry if I am wrong.
I have presumed it from following KTC web.

Web information by KTC, in Japanese, English version not available.

= Google translation from above web/facebook =
Around 20 years ago, the world was in a bubble boom.
The aluminum panel body was changed to carbon, and this tool set was created to install
on a Mugen special car in which the engine and suspension were also tuned.
I think many people will know what kind of car this is.

A tool set created in collaboration with KTC and Mugen as "MUGEN x KTC Mirror Tool".
"Mirror-Tool" that was manufactured and sold by KTC at that time.
It is the predecessor of the current NEPROS, and is a series that has been favored by everyone as a domestic high-end tool.
All tools are marked with "無限MUGEN", and I (KTC person) think that those who purchased this tool set were satisfied with it.
The contents of this collaboration tool set:
*9.5 sq. ratchet handle, socket wrench, extension bar and plug wrench
*Combination wrench, pliers and driver (cross/minus)
*Jack handle, manufactured only for this set
*Wheel nut wrench.
All tools are engraved with "無限MUGEN", and those who purchased this tool set were satisfied with it.
Even now, I want this set.
When I interviewed the person in charge at that time,

"We went to Mugen head office and had a meeting.
Especially regarding the logo, I remember having opinion exchanged.
I had to change the design a bit to reproduce that logo with the stamp.
Initially, laser engraving was also considered, but there was a request for "engraving" by Mugen intention.
In the case of embossing, when the letters become thicker, you have to press it strongly, and the engraved part will escape to the other, so the shape of the tool itself will inevitably deform.
Still, I put out the logo clearly so as not to break the shape of the mirror tool.
I was wondering how much I could loosen this area.”

Now, when I see the actual thing like this, I want to own it.
This is a borrowed item from Mugen, so I have to return it.

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Mugen NSX prototype
No official announcement about Mugen NSX was there.
This photo comes from the report "Phantom NSX, 26-years ago" by Japanese automobile magazine.

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Aluminum outer panels are replaced to the composite carbons by black color.

= Continue to next, NEPROS =
 
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d4dawg

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Thank you for sharing the info. The linked pictures are broken though. I own a Honda S2000 and would love to have the Mugen tool set. But I understand it’s next to impossible to obtain. :(
 
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corgibell

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2. NEPROS

2-1. IP Blue
Japanese name “Tekkon”, means Iron Dark Blue
IP Blue, vacuum plating process “Ion Plating” used space technology for surface treatment.
Limited 2-yaer sales, 2018 to 2019
Retailed by KTC as “IP Blue Limited Edition Set” with 6 combination wrenches
Availability: Rare
Technical explanation by KTC in Japanese

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2-2. IP Black
“Ion Plating” same as Item 2-1
Actually dark bronze color
Limited only 1-year sales, 2016
20-years anniversary of NEPROS
Retailed by KTC as “IP Black Limited Edition Set” with 3 combination wrenches and other wrenches
Availability: Very Rare

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2-3. Gold
Gold color, special edition base
Around 2015
Distributed by KTC to 3rd parties who will modify it to the anniversary gift, which will be stamped their logo or letters.
*Actual special editions using this gold one are not found out unfortunately.
Availability: Very hard

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Back side is plane because of the stamp space for 3rd parties logo.

= Continue =
 
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BigBoreFan

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Those Mugen tools are very nice.

Mugen made some very trick Honda Dirt Bikes in the early 80s.
 
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corgibell

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2-4. AC Delco
Around 2010
Delivered by AC Delco Japan as the promoting products.

1st edition
As the promoting products
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2nd Edition
As the memento of “Accmulated Battery Sales of 20,000,000”
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