Made In Germany Proto Pliers?

[JDon99]

Does anyone know the OEM for these Proto pliers?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROTO-187-8-NEEDLE-NOSE-INSULATED-PLIERS-MADE-GERMANY-/120693437534

 

[byoungblood]

At a casual glance, NWS. Looks like their style grip.

 

[winlinmac]

How do these stack up with other German / USA Brands?