Keiba Japanese pliers

[Gautama]

I'm curious if anyone has any experience with Keiba pliers and cutters and how they compare to Knipex, NWS, etc?

 

[M6erfan]

I recently got a pair of FC-206 cutters.

My thoughts are that they are good, well made, sharp, smooth, etc. Honestly, so are my USA Craftsman Pro (Wilde?), Knipex, Klien, & Channelock

I added them to an order I was placing, really just out of curiosity to see what all the fuss was about. I love me some good Japanese tools and like I said, these are good.

Nothing stands out that sets the Keiba's apart from my others, cant say I'd go out of my way to recommend them with so many good competitors available...

 

[dutchgray]

I have one pair of side cutters that I use for hard wire, they are good, the cutting edges seem to be lasting well, they were not expensive and are only one of the lower level models they do. They are very nicely made and finished but also very traditional designed cutters.
I will buy some more in time. Buy from a reputable source, these are faked unfortunately.

 

[dede2897234]

Gautama,

Here are some thread comments about another GJ member "AutomatiquE" who also purchased a pair of the top line Keiba FC-206 side cutters: Keiba GJ LINK (goes from thread #169 to 174).


Dave

 

[Gautama]

Thanks! That was informative.