Japanese screwdrivers

[d33pt]

On my recent vacation to Tokyo, I was on a small quest to get some good Japanese tools (as much as the wife would let me). I found a huge department store called Tokyu Hands that carried some tools. With the crappy exchange rate right now and the high prices in general in Japan, I couldn't afford much.

I ended up getting these Anex screwdrivers. The two black ones are standard #2 phillips, and the red one is ratcheting. I haven't used them yet, but the handle feels great in my small hands. Might not be so comfortable for bigger hands. I also did see some beautiful ratchets by KTC and Nepros, but they were way too expensive. Anyway, here is a pic to share. I plan to use these screwdrivers daily and hopefully they will hold up.

 

[dede2897234]

d33pt,

Thanks for posting pictures of your Japanese hand tools.

Does the red Anex ratcheting screwdriver have a model number of "395-D"? If yes, is it a course or fine tooth screwdriver?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[dede2897234]

d33pt,

Besides seeing Anex, KTC, and Nepros, which other Japanese brand hand tools were available for sale at the Tokyu Hands store?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[d33pt]

It does have 395-D on it, and it is a fine thread. That's why I bought it. Felt really nice.

I also saw Vessel screwdrivers, and some sockets/ratchets by Siignet I think? And one other Japanese brand that started with a K, but the rest of it escapes me now. I should've taken some pics while i was there.

 

[dede2897234]

d33pt,

Did you see any hand tools at Tokyu Hands from Ko-ken or Keiba?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[d33pt]

Koken! That was it. I saw some ratchets and sockets from them. I don't remember Keiba.

 

[dede2897234]

d33pt,

Did you visit any other tool stores besides Tokyu Hands during your visit to Tokyo?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[d33pt]

No, I didn't know of any others to go check out.

 

[jk47]

Which Tokyu Hands did you go to? Shinjuku or Ikebukero? I think the Shinjuku branch is slightly larger. Tons of eye candy for hobbyists, but a little on the pricey side.

You can always get Nepros in The USA from Nepros.net for a considerable savings on the Japanese prices. They don't have the leather or wood handled ratchets or breaker bars though

 

[blue dog]

I ordered a nepros catalog and was notified about it, when it came it was a ktc catalog and there were no nepros tools in it. Is nepros a higher line of ktc?
The finish did not seem the same as the nepros i have seen. Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Monte]

Nepros is the high end line from KTC

 

[MogeraCND]

Yes Nepros is Lexus of KTC.

 

[d33pt]

Which Tokyu Hands did you go to? Shinjuku or Ikebukero? I think the Shinjuku branch is slightly larger. Tons of eye candy for hobbyists, but a little on the pricey side.

You can always get Nepros in The USA from Nepros.net for a considerable savings on the Japanese prices. They don't have the leather or wood handled ratchets or breaker bars though

I went to one in Shinjuku and another in Yokohama. The Yokohama one seemed to have more stuff I think.

 

[dede2897234]

d33pt,

Were the Koken ratchets and sockets at Tokyu Hands more reasonably priced than their counterparts from KTC and Nepros?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[d33pt]

I believe the Koken stuff was between the KTC and Nepros as far as pricing went.