Kal tools

[Macduf]

They all say USA , was this a thorsen econobrand? Thought Kal was an import before seeing this.

 

[3baygarage]

There are a few variations of KAL ratchets, and yep some are Japan.

KAL is its own company form what I've read.

 

[honcho]

The military in the 80s bought a fair amount of KAL tools.

 

[raiderhillbilly]

I have a beautiful like new Kal USA metric shallow 1/4 socket set. They really look as good as Proto.

 

[Schurkey]

The military in the 80s bought a fair amount of KAL tools.

'80s? I thought it was earlier than that. I'd have said '60s--'70s.

Maybe all three decades?

 

[jonti48310]

looks like some re branded proto or something.

 

[555]

I have some KAL tools, mostly metric that I've had since the late 70s-early 80s. Most of them were for motorcycle repair and were made in Japan. All of them were bought at an automotive parts store.

 

[honcho]

'80s? I thought it was earlier than that. I'd have said '60s--'70s.

Maybe all three decades?

I entered active duty in late '83 and was a motor officer from '84-86 so that's the beginning of my military tool knowledge.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I have a Round head 1/4 drive ratchet I found on the road. It's the one I use at home.

 

[Wamsutta]

Kal still makes a few of MAC's pliers. The P92S is theirs.