Klein tools new wide jaw d509-8

[jontar]

http://www.kleintools.com/sites/kle...ormation/KleinTools-ExtraWideWrench-Flyer.pdf

Hi

Has anyone here seen these yet, I'm interested in purchasing this wrench but can't find where they are sold (Canada), I'm also interested to see if its a re-branded irega or channellock. I bought a Klein 500-18, 18in adj wrench several months ago and found out its a re-branded Irega series 77, very happy with it I use it at work all the time to remove transmitter and transducers. Thanks

 

[btbsandman]

I do like Klein tools, however I would suggest going with the Channellocks Code Blue adjustable wrenches. Made in Spain and are damn great.

http://www.channellock.com/wrenches-code-blue.aspx

 

[jontar]

I have several channellock made in spain adj wrenches (with code blue comfort grips removed), along with several irega made in spain adj wrenches, both are great, but i'm an electrician and klein is the best in the electrical world.

The only reason I ask about spain being the COO, is that on my other Klein wrenches it clearly shows Japan or USA, and the d500-18 of course shows Spain but it is extremely small letters at the base of the taper handle.

We get a tool allowance at work of $60.00 a month (720/yr) and I have to spend it somehow is the other thing.

 

[jontar]

so i finally got my D509-8 in he mail it is in fact made in Spain, series 77 irega re-branded, very nice, just about as nice as channellock re-branded series 92 ireaga.

 

[Phog Allen]

After getting a nice Bahco wide opening jaw model a couple of years ago I quit looking at other adjustables. That rebranded Irega looks nice though.

 

[jontar]

I was surprised that it is in fact an irega, my 500-18 Klein is an irega77, as I thought Klein was making all adjustables in house now. Overall its very top quality a 9.8/10

 

[CR888]

I just bought a Klein 500-18 or 18" adjustable. I so hope it'll be an Irega when it turns up. I know Klein offers some cheaper box store consumer sets of adjustables that may be out of Asia. I know it's an old ancient thread but I appreciate the info.

 

[KnurledNut]

I just bought a Klein 500-18 or 18" adjustable. I so hope it'll be an Irega when it turns up. I know Klein offers some cheaper box store consumer sets of adjustables that may be out of Asia. I know it's an old ancient thread but I appreciate the info.

I have the 12" Irega 77 rebranded for Klein. Very good jaw tolerances. Heavy duty design. User friendly balance and ergonomics. Visually appealing. Comfortable functional handle covering.