Tools from the old world
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Hello, my name is Raf, and i live in Belgium.
I am a egineer by education and a bit crazy on vintage screwdrivers.
especially european made, with transclucent handles.
I came across a brand i did not know.
It is marked letranit ,
Made in germany ( not west germany)
So faily old.
does anyone has some information?
I am a egineer by education and a bit crazy on vintage screwdrivers.
especially european made, with transclucent handles.
I came across a brand i did not know.
It is marked letranit ,
Made in germany ( not west germany)
So faily old.
does anyone has some information?
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I don’t have much information I’m afraid, but I have seen those screwdrivers, and others like it, in Bundeswehr tool kits.Hello, my name is Raf, and i live in Belgium.
I am a egineer by education and a bit crazy on vintage screwdrivers.
especially european made, with transclucent handles.
I came across a brand i did not know.
It is marked letranit ,
Made in germany ( not west germany)
So faily old.
does anyone has some information?
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Can’t now remember what the tool kits were for, but the screwdrivers were definitely “Letranit” and they had the same colour handles.
Seemed to be very good quality tools as far as I can recall!
Qualitytools
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Welcome to GJ, thanks for sharingHello, my name is Raf, and i live in Belgium.
I am a egineer by education and a bit crazy on vintage screwdrivers.
especially european made, with transclucent handles.
I came across a brand i did not know.
It is marked letranit ,
Made in germany ( not west germany)
So faily old.
does anyone has some information?
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Nostrathomas
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I don't want to clutter up two threads, but for anyone looking to order their old-world tools from https://handtools-from-germany.com, I wanted to share my recent (and sadly ongoing!) experience in doing so. I hope others have had better luck.
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Handtools from Germany - Good Experience
Ordered a number of Stahlwille SAE sockets and a set of Knipex circlip pliers. Good prices from HFG. Took a couple of weeks to ship due to a delay getting stock from Stahwille. The HFG website already mentions potential delays at the moment, I understand it's a challenging time. However, when...
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I've been wanting a set of sliding t-handles for a while. Just picked up these Facoms (84TCD) for a good price. I do like the ability to slide the t-handle, but on the other hand the round bar on the USAG would probably be more comfortable than the hex bar on the Facoms. Tradeoffs, tradeoffs ...
Facom and USAG are both SBD companies now, and it appears that the USAG t-handles are available under the FACOM name.
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Knipex and Wiha advent calendars.
56403.online-adventskalender.de
Trade your personal info for the chance to win prizes.
I think there may different knipex calendars for US UK DE ect.
Season's greetings KNIPEX fans!
We have a special event to get you into the Christmas spirit!
56403.online-adventskalender.de
Trade your personal info for the chance to win prizes.
I think there may different knipex calendars for US UK DE ect.
Been a while since I treated myself with this many nice tools!
First up, a serious set of pliers putting old ones aside apart from a couple of indestructible weidmuller crimpers and shears
Then some screwdrivers, note the small wiha on the left is my absolute favorite for PLC work, highly recommended.
Can never have enough mains testers so I got two of the same Gedore red, really cheap for an ergonomic model.
A gentle persuader
Not so gentle persuader, nothing on the label but internet says china, too bad, feels nice.
Don't mind the dirt I needed to use it right away.
This one is a special project, I figured I can fit 10 of these in a systainer 3rd gen 237
Will be getting 8 more when the systainer arrives and will build a small set of rails to fit them snug!
Got some local staples, much cheaper than any made in china namebrand.
And a swiss made universal blade set.
Bonus bits from Unior
I'm a 3/8 guy, but something possessed me to buy a 1/2 ratchet... (it might have been on sale)
First up, a serious set of pliers putting old ones aside apart from a couple of indestructible weidmuller crimpers and shears
Then some screwdrivers, note the small wiha on the left is my absolute favorite for PLC work, highly recommended.
Can never have enough mains testers so I got two of the same Gedore red, really cheap for an ergonomic model.
A gentle persuader
Not so gentle persuader, nothing on the label but internet says china, too bad, feels nice.
Don't mind the dirt I needed to use it right away.
This one is a special project, I figured I can fit 10 of these in a systainer 3rd gen 237
Will be getting 8 more when the systainer arrives and will build a small set of rails to fit them snug!
Got some local staples, much cheaper than any made in china namebrand.
And a swiss made universal blade set.
Bonus bits from Unior
I'm a 3/8 guy, but something possessed me to buy a 1/2 ratchet... (it might have been on sale)
Knipex and Wiha advent calendars.
Season's greetings KNIPEX fans!
We have a special event to get you into the Christmas spirit!
Trade your personal info for the chance to win prizes.
I think there may different knipex calendars for US UK DE ect.
I won the 1st Dec Knipex!
The price was one of these:
Hammerhead Style Carpenters' Pincers
Kneifzange mit Schlagfläche zum Einschlagen von Nägeln, Schneidenhärte ca. 60 HRC, Spezial-Werkzeugstahl, geschmiedet, ölgehärtet
user.nr.1
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It's christmas time...
designer485
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Cross post from the new tool arrivals thread.
Gedore Needle Nose and Diagonal Cutters. These are nicer than I expected and will probably be buying more. Beautiful machining, tight joints, zero slop and the tips / cutting edge meet perfectly. Made in Austria.
Although they have red handles, these are part of the main "blue" line of Gedore tools and not part of the budget "Red" brand of tools.
Gedore Needle Nose and Diagonal Cutters. These are nicer than I expected and will probably be buying more. Beautiful machining, tight joints, zero slop and the tips / cutting edge meet perfectly. Made in Austria.
Although they have red handles, these are part of the main "blue" line of Gedore tools and not part of the budget "Red" brand of tools.
Congrats.I won the 1st Dec Knipex!
The price was one of these:
Hammerhead Style Carpenters' Pincers
Kneifzange mit Schlagfläche zum Einschlagen von Nägeln, Schneidenhärte ca. 60 HRC, Spezial-Werkzeugstahl, geschmiedet, ölgehärtetwww.knipex.com
I may be susceptible to the influence of youtube videos. 
Went for non ball end. Seems like ball end keys are more common than 'normal' now. I've not had any trouble with ball end, but assume it must be a compromise on fit, to get the extra angles.
'Shiny nickel-plated'
The case/holder is no frills and definitely 'compact' compared to others. It does not hold the keys tightly, so maybe not a good choice to keep in a mobile tool bag, despite its small size. I've found it's best to push the keys all the way in to the holder to keep them tidy.
Went for non ball end. Seems like ball end keys are more common than 'normal' now. I've not had any trouble with ball end, but assume it must be a compromise on fit, to get the extra angles.
'Shiny nickel-plated'
The case/holder is no frills and definitely 'compact' compared to others. It does not hold the keys tightly, so maybe not a good choice to keep in a mobile tool bag, despite its small size. I've found it's best to push the keys all the way in to the holder to keep them tidy.
upgrading
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Are the magnets stronger on that level ?
I had a pair of their combination pliers, and was also very impressed with fit/finish, and overall niceness of them.
six-point socket II
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Does anyone now if these Made in Austria pliers are manufactured by Stubai?
Judging by the joints I was thinking of Orbis Will, but they are a Knipex subsidiary these days.
Kind regards,
Oliver
Judging by the joints I was thinking of Orbis Will, but they are a Knipex subsidiary these days.
Kind regards,
Oliver
Snakevz
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Bought some Wisent B-boxx organizer boxes:
and few moments later
and few moments later
If you watch this video from 8:13 you can see how they make their own pliers
GEDORE Standorte
Der Werkzeughersteller, gegründet 1919 in Remscheid, ist heute mit Produktions- und Vertriebsstandorten in der ganzen Welt vertreten.
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If you watch this video from 8:13 you can see how they make their own pliers
The website says that they produce pliers in Austria since 1972
GEDORE Standorte
Der Werkzeughersteller, gegründet 1919 in Remscheid, ist heute mit Produktions- und Vertriebsstandorten in der ganzen Welt vertreten.www.gedore.com
Thanks Monte! I had no idea Gedore had a factory/plant in Austria.
Kind regards,
Oliver
Since we're on a Gedore kick, here's a couple of Austrian-made pliers I picked up a couple of years ago from Cripe for a good price.
They are *very* nicely finished and function perfectly. I haven't used them heavily, but I've used them a fair bit and they show essentially no signs of wear. My only beef is that the handles are ridiculously thick and the ridged portion interferes with how I like to hold them for fine mechanical work (which is mostly what I use them for). I wish they had normal dipped handles, and I've even been tempted to take them over to the belt sander. But I like them nonetheless!
They are *very* nicely finished and function perfectly. I haven't used them heavily, but I've used them a fair bit and they show essentially no signs of wear. My only beef is that the handles are ridiculously thick and the ridged portion interferes with how I like to hold them for fine mechanical work (which is mostly what I use them for). I wish they had normal dipped handles, and I've even been tempted to take them over to the belt sander. But I like them nonetheless!
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I believe on the new one the cap won't rotate off as you're using it.Does anyone have both the old and newer style PB insider, and have a preference for one over the other? Or can speculate why one may be better than the other?
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tungas123456
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I would like to ask if the new WBG wrenches are still made in Germany ?
I have both. The older one is annoying because the cap can unscrew in use. The new one the cap rotates and you slide it in/out; there's 2 thumb "pads" on each side to grab. The cap stays in place somehow, it doesn't slide freely in/out.Does anyone have both the old and newer style PB insider, and have a preference for one over the other? Or can speculate why one may be better than the other?
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Get the newer one. A very worthwhile redesign.
MWEric
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Been working in Montes country (Nordenham specifically) for a couple weeks. Obi had NWS pliers on sale
Also had a few trips to Wurth
And a calendar
Also had a few trips to Wurth
And a calendar
designer485
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I don't see Orbis pliers talked about a ton (although mentioned a few posts prior), but here are a few shots of my collection.
Are you referring to these?
six-point socket II
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Hi!
My advise would be to contact WGB with the part number(s) you're interested in, and they will tell you where/ in which of their plants it is made. I did that quite some time ago, and they were more than happy to answer any COO question(s) I had.
Rule of thumb: Made in Germany still counts for something, so if something is in fact made in Germany, manufacturers will put it on their products if they somehow manage to fit it somewhere on the actual product. Some will use "Germany" if "Made in Germany" eats up to much space (Stahlwille for example does this on some tools, but with them you can be 100% sure it's actually made in Germany if Germany is on it. However there are manufacturers that use just "Germany", where I'm highly skeptical of the COO.)
If you check the catalog: https://www.wgb-werkzeuge.de/download/WGB-Katalog_2021.pdf you will find that they have tools pictured that clearly show "Made in Germany" - it underlines what I said above, if it is made in Germany, they will go above and beyond to convey that. (See page 03/6, 03/7, 03/9 for example.)
Kind regards,
Oliver
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Yes, WGB is a manufacturer. At least they used to be. The way the current entry of company history reads, they might have given up the in-house drop forging (located in my home state) and only utilize the offices these days. If that is the case, it's a fairly recent move, I talked to them a few years ago, and back then they still made tools in Germany/Breckerfeld.
In between the lines of charity projects/ social engagement, you can read that they have a plant/factory in India.
"In the Indian state of Rajasthan, close to our production site in Jaipur, we support our own educational project, the Marino Wahoe School in Kukus."
www.wgb-werkzeuge.de
Kind regards,
Oliver
In between the lines of charity projects/ social engagement, you can read that they have a plant/factory in India.
"In the Indian state of Rajasthan, close to our production site in Jaipur, we support our own educational project, the Marino Wahoe School in Kukus."
Soziales Engagement | WGB - The Werkzeug
www.wgb-werkzeuge.de
Kind regards,
Oliver
six-point socket II
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Found the pictures I was looking for, this is what triggered my interest in WGB back then, bought it from a big display in one of the local big box stores, had never heard of them before.
Kind regards,
Oliver
Kind regards,
Oliver
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four.cycle
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So... Monte... feel like helping out a bit here?
Check my work here. Let me know who I've left out:
List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Austria
Stubai / Stubai ZMV GmbH / https://www.stubai.com/en/start-2/ /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in the Czech Republic
Craftomat / (see SKG) /
SKG / SKG, Schurmann s.r.o., CZ 25751 Bystrice, Dr. E. Benese 198 / https://www.skg-tools.cz/ / screwdrivers /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in France
Buffard / Buffard Freres S.A., 8 Bd. Du Nord 61800, Tinchebray (Normandy), France / woodworking, agricultural and garden tools /
Facom / https://www.facom.com/ / https://www.redboxtools.com/about-us/facom/about-facom/ /
Muller / punch /
Raco / Raco Expert, Racomaster Enterprises Corp., 19, chemin de la Procession 33700 Mérignac, France / http://www.raco-expert.com/ / est. 1971 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Germany
AMF /
ASW / ASW GmbH & Co. KG, Rontgenstrasse 10, 57439 Attendorn, Germany / http://www.asw-wekador.de/ / bits, bit drivers /
Athlet / Athlet / screwdriver /
Banico / Banico / wrench /
Belzer / Belzer / est. 1884 / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474814 / http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2015/07/vanished-tool-makers-belzer.html /
Benscheidt / chisels, punches /
Bernstein / Bernstein-Werkzeugfabrik Steinrucke GmbH, Industriehof Trecknase 1, 42897 Remscheid, Germany / https://www.bernstein-werkzeuge.de/ / pliers / est. 1953 /
Bertool / Bertool-Werkzeugfabrik Paul Berrenberg, Haan, Germany / acquired by Stahlwille /
Bollmann-Selzer / Bollmann GmbH, Klausener Strasse 9, 42899 Remscheid & Max Selzer GmbH & Co. KG (same address) / https://www.bollmann-selzer.de/ / est. 1931 /
Carolus / manufactured by Gedore /
Dako / (see Gedore) /
Daum / F.W. Daum GmbH & Co., KG, Fischerstrasse 30, 42859 Remscheid, Germany / / https://www.daum-kg.de/ / "Urbo" locking pliers and clamps / est. 1897 /
Dixon / Dixon / jewelers saw, saws /
Dowidat / (see Gedore) / est. 1919 / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#dowidat /
Eldi / Eldi / bicycle wrench marked "West Germany" /
Elora / Elora Werkzeugfabrik GmbH, Am Blaffertsberg 33, 42899 Remscheid, Germany / https://elora.de/ / est. 1924 / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#elora /
Felo / Felo-Werkzeugfabrik Holland-Letz GmbH, Emil-Rossler-Str. 59, D-35279 Neustadt, Hessen, Germany / https://www.felo.com/ / est. 1878 / screwdrivers /
Gedore / Gedore Werkzeugfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Remscheider Str. 149, 42899 Remscheid, Germany / https://www.gedore.com/ http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#dowidat /
Halder / Erwin Halder KG, Erwin-Halder-Strasse 5-9, 88480 Achstetten-Bronnen, Germany / https://www.halder.com/de / est. 1938 /
Hapewe / Hapewe / pliers / est. 1965 acquired by Knipex 2005 / http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2017/04/vanished-tool-makers-hapewe-west-germany.html /
Haunstetter / Josef Haunstetter Sagenfabrik KG, Im Tal 6 1/2, D-86179 Augsburg, Germany / https://www.haunstetter-saegenfabrik.de/ / "Puk" saws /
Hazet / Hazet-Werk, Hermann Zerver GmbH & Co. KG, Guldenwerther Bahnhofstrasse 25-29, 42857 Remscheid, Germany / https://www.hazet.de/ est. 1868 / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#hazet / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/hazet-tool-thread.150384/ /
Heckenrose / Augusta-Heckenrose Werkzeugfabriken GmbH & Co. KG, Sportfeldstrasse, 14959 Trebbin, Brandenburg, Germany / http://www.augusta-heckenrose.de/ / saws and edge tools for carpentry and forestry /
Heiland / Heiland / pliers /
Helios-Preisser / Helios-Preisser GmbH, Steinbeisstrasse 6, 72501 Gammertingen, Germany / https://www.helios-preisser.com/ / est. 1940 / precision measuring devices /
Hermes / Hermes / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/hermes-german-socket-set-id.404468/ /
Heyco / Heyco-Werk Heynen GmbH & Co. KG, Birgden III/1, D-42855 Remscheid, Germany / https://heyco.de/ / est. 1937 / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#heyco /
Heynen / Heynen / chisels, punches /
Keil / Keil Profi-Werkzeuge, Steinfelder Strasse 11, 49413 Dinklage, Germany / https://www.keil.eu/ / twist drills, chisels, saws /
Kirschen / Kirschen Werkzeuge, Wilh. Schmitt & Comp. GmbH & Co. KG, Konigstrasse 59, 42853 Remscheid, Germany / https://www.kirschen.de/ / est. 1858 / "Two Cherries" chisels /
Knipex / Knipex Werk C. Gustav Putsch KG, Oberkamper Strasse 13, 42349 Wuppertal, Germany / https://www.knipex.de/ US: https://www.knipex.com/ / est. 1882 / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#knipex /
KS Tool / KS Tools Werkzeuge-Maschinen GmbH, Seligenstadter Grund 10-12, 63150 Heusenstamm, Germany / https://www.kstools.com/en / est. 1992 /
Kukko / Kukko-Werkzeugfabrik, Kleinbongartz & Kaiser oHG, Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 5, 40721 Hilden, Germany / https://www.kukko.com/ /
KWB / KWB Germany GmbH, Hauptstrasse 132, 28816 Stuhr, Germany / https://www.kwb.eu/ /
Lowe / Gebr. Schroder GmbH, Konrad-Zuse-Ring 3, 24220 Flintbek, Germany / https://www.original-loewe.de/ / pruners, shears, secateurs / est. 1868 /
Lumen / Lumen /
Lux / Emil Lux GmbH & Co. KG, Emil-Lux-Str. 1, 42929 Wermelskirchen, Germany / https://lux-tools.emil-lux.de/ / est. 1919 /
Matador / Matador GmbH & Co. KG, Morsbachtalstrasse 17, 42855 Remscheid, Germany / https://www.matador.de/ / est. 1900 /
Menz / Menz / pliers /
Metabo / Metabowerke GmbH, Nurtingen, Germany / est. 1923 /
Mullner /
NWS / NWS Germany Produktion W. Nothen e. K., Rontgenstrasse 18, 42719 Solingen, Germany / https://www.nws-tools.de/ / est. 1973 /
Ochsenkopf / Ochsenkopf, Remscheid, Germany / part of Gedore group / edge tools for forestry and carpentry / https://www.ochsenkopf.com/de-de / est. 1781 /
Orbis / Orbis, Ahaus, Munsterland / pliers / acquired by Knipex 2003 /
Peddinghaus / Peddinghaus Handwerkzeuge Vertriebs GmbH, In der Graslake 35, 58332 Schwelm, Germany / https://www.peddinghaus.de/ /
Pferd / Pferd / August Ruggeberg GmbH & Co. KG, Postfach 12 80, 51704 Marienheide, Hauptstr. 13, 51709 Marienheide, Germany / https://www.pferd.com/ / files /
Picard / Joh. Hermann Picard GmbH & Co. KG, Rottsiepen 15, D-42349 Wuppertal, Germany / https://www.picard-hammer.de/ hammers /
Proficraft / Proficraft / punch /
Proxxon / Proxxon GmbH, Dieselstrasse 3-7, 54343 Fohren, Germany / https://www.proxxon.com/ / est. 1977 / screwdrivers /
Puk / (saw see Haunstetter) /
Rahsol / acquired by Gedore 1972 /
Rennsteig / Rennsteig Werkzeuge, Viernau, Germany / https://www.rennsteig.us/ / est. 1959 /
Rotfuss / pliers / patent DE806779 /
Saltus / Saltus-Werk Max Forst GmbH, / https://www.saltus-tools.com/ / est. 1919 / acquired 2013 by Atlas Copco Group, Sweden /
Schm'ole / Schm'ole / socket set /
Schroeder / Walter Schroder GmbH, Lilienthalstrasse 4, 58638 Iserlohn, Germany / https://walter-schroeder.de/ / screwdrivers, extractors / est. 1974 /
Sora / Sora /
Spezial Werkzeugfabrik Feuerbach / Spezial Werkzeugfabrik Feuerbach, GmbH, Feuerbach-Stuttgart, Germany / patent 1629205 May 17 1927 Hans Distler / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/mystery-antique-made-in-germany-socket-set.396059/ /
Stabila / Stabila Messgerate Gustav Ullrich KG., Landauer Str. 45, 76855 Annweiler, Germany / https://www.stabila.com/de/ / est. 1865 / precision measuring devices /
Stahlwille / Stahlwille, Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KG, Lindenallee 27, 42349 Wuppertal, Germany / http://www.stahlwille.de/en/ / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#stahlwille / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474814 /
SWF / see Spezial Werkzeugfabrik Feuerbach /
SWM / SWM Werkzeugfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Stiller Berg 32-34 98587, Steinbach-Hallenberg, Thuringen Germany / est. 1996 / hand and edge tools /
Turnus / (see Kukko) /
Urbo / (see Daum, F.W.) /
VBW / acquired by Stahlwille / pliers / est. 1828 /
Waggon / (see VBW) /
Walter / Walter AG, Derendinger Str. 53, 72072 Tubingen Germany / https://www.walter-tools.com/de-de/ / est. 1919 /
Weidmuller / Weidmuller Interface GmbH & Co. KG, Klingenbergstrasse 26, 32758 Detmold, Germany / https://www.weidmueller.com/ / pliers / est. 1850 /
Wekador / (see ASW) /
Weyersburg / Weyersberg-Kirschbaum Co., Solingen, Germany / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/show-off-your-does.327403/page-20#post-7912920 /
WGB / Westfalische Gesenkschmiede GmbH, Schutzenstrasse 26-28, 58339 Breckerfeld, Germany / https://www.wgb-werkzeuge.de/ /
Wiesemann / Wiesemann 1893 GmbH, Egenstr. 57-63, 58339 Breckerfeld, Germany / https://wiesemann1893.com/ /
Wiha / Wiha Werkzeuge GmbH, Obertalstrasse 3-7, 78136 Schonach, Germany / https://www.wiha.com/ /
Will / Harry P. Will, Werkzeugfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Gleimenhainer Str. 5 35279, Neustadt (Hessen), Hessen, Germany / acquired by Knipex 2006 / pliers /
Witte / Kirchhoff Witte GmbH, Feldmuhlenstrasse 51, D-58093 Hagen, Germany / https://www.wittetools.com/ /
Wuro / Wuro Wilhelm Uebach GmbH & Co. KG, Niederndorfer Strasse 106 – 108, D-57258 Freudenberg, Germany / https://www.wuro.de/ / screwdrivers / est. 1961 /
Wurth / Adolf Wurth GmbH & Co. KG, Reinhold-Wurth-Strasse 12–17, 74653 Kunzelsau-Gaisbach, Germany / https://wurthtool.com/
Check my work here. Let me know who I've left out:
List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Austria
Stubai / Stubai ZMV GmbH / https://www.stubai.com/en/start-2/ /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in the Czech Republic
Craftomat / (see SKG) /
SKG / SKG, Schurmann s.r.o., CZ 25751 Bystrice, Dr. E. Benese 198 / https://www.skg-tools.cz/ / screwdrivers /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in France
Buffard / Buffard Freres S.A., 8 Bd. Du Nord 61800, Tinchebray (Normandy), France / woodworking, agricultural and garden tools /
Facom / https://www.facom.com/ / https://www.redboxtools.com/about-us/facom/about-facom/ /
Muller / punch /
Raco / Raco Expert, Racomaster Enterprises Corp., 19, chemin de la Procession 33700 Mérignac, France / http://www.raco-expert.com/ / est. 1971 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Germany
AMF /
ASW / ASW GmbH & Co. KG, Rontgenstrasse 10, 57439 Attendorn, Germany / http://www.asw-wekador.de/ / bits, bit drivers /
Athlet / Athlet / screwdriver /
Banico / Banico / wrench /
Belzer / Belzer / est. 1884 / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474814 / http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2015/07/vanished-tool-makers-belzer.html /
Benscheidt / chisels, punches /
Bernstein / Bernstein-Werkzeugfabrik Steinrucke GmbH, Industriehof Trecknase 1, 42897 Remscheid, Germany / https://www.bernstein-werkzeuge.de/ / pliers / est. 1953 /
Bertool / Bertool-Werkzeugfabrik Paul Berrenberg, Haan, Germany / acquired by Stahlwille /
Bollmann-Selzer / Bollmann GmbH, Klausener Strasse 9, 42899 Remscheid & Max Selzer GmbH & Co. KG (same address) / https://www.bollmann-selzer.de/ / est. 1931 /
Carolus / manufactured by Gedore /
Dako / (see Gedore) /
Daum / F.W. Daum GmbH & Co., KG, Fischerstrasse 30, 42859 Remscheid, Germany / / https://www.daum-kg.de/ / "Urbo" locking pliers and clamps / est. 1897 /
Dixon / Dixon / jewelers saw, saws /
Dowidat / (see Gedore) / est. 1919 / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#dowidat /
Eldi / Eldi / bicycle wrench marked "West Germany" /
Elora / Elora Werkzeugfabrik GmbH, Am Blaffertsberg 33, 42899 Remscheid, Germany / https://elora.de/ / est. 1924 / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#elora /
Felo / Felo-Werkzeugfabrik Holland-Letz GmbH, Emil-Rossler-Str. 59, D-35279 Neustadt, Hessen, Germany / https://www.felo.com/ / est. 1878 / screwdrivers /
Gedore / Gedore Werkzeugfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Remscheider Str. 149, 42899 Remscheid, Germany / https://www.gedore.com/ http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#dowidat /
Halder / Erwin Halder KG, Erwin-Halder-Strasse 5-9, 88480 Achstetten-Bronnen, Germany / https://www.halder.com/de / est. 1938 /
Hapewe / Hapewe / pliers / est. 1965 acquired by Knipex 2005 / http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2017/04/vanished-tool-makers-hapewe-west-germany.html /
Haunstetter / Josef Haunstetter Sagenfabrik KG, Im Tal 6 1/2, D-86179 Augsburg, Germany / https://www.haunstetter-saegenfabrik.de/ / "Puk" saws /
Hazet / Hazet-Werk, Hermann Zerver GmbH & Co. KG, Guldenwerther Bahnhofstrasse 25-29, 42857 Remscheid, Germany / https://www.hazet.de/ est. 1868 / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#hazet / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/hazet-tool-thread.150384/ /
Heckenrose / Augusta-Heckenrose Werkzeugfabriken GmbH & Co. KG, Sportfeldstrasse, 14959 Trebbin, Brandenburg, Germany / http://www.augusta-heckenrose.de/ / saws and edge tools for carpentry and forestry /
Heiland / Heiland / pliers /
Helios-Preisser / Helios-Preisser GmbH, Steinbeisstrasse 6, 72501 Gammertingen, Germany / https://www.helios-preisser.com/ / est. 1940 / precision measuring devices /
Hermes / Hermes / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/hermes-german-socket-set-id.404468/ /
Heyco / Heyco-Werk Heynen GmbH & Co. KG, Birgden III/1, D-42855 Remscheid, Germany / https://heyco.de/ / est. 1937 / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#heyco /
Heynen / Heynen / chisels, punches /
Keil / Keil Profi-Werkzeuge, Steinfelder Strasse 11, 49413 Dinklage, Germany / https://www.keil.eu/ / twist drills, chisels, saws /
Kirschen / Kirschen Werkzeuge, Wilh. Schmitt & Comp. GmbH & Co. KG, Konigstrasse 59, 42853 Remscheid, Germany / https://www.kirschen.de/ / est. 1858 / "Two Cherries" chisels /
Knipex / Knipex Werk C. Gustav Putsch KG, Oberkamper Strasse 13, 42349 Wuppertal, Germany / https://www.knipex.de/ US: https://www.knipex.com/ / est. 1882 / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#knipex /
KS Tool / KS Tools Werkzeuge-Maschinen GmbH, Seligenstadter Grund 10-12, 63150 Heusenstamm, Germany / https://www.kstools.com/en / est. 1992 /
Kukko / Kukko-Werkzeugfabrik, Kleinbongartz & Kaiser oHG, Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 5, 40721 Hilden, Germany / https://www.kukko.com/ /
KWB / KWB Germany GmbH, Hauptstrasse 132, 28816 Stuhr, Germany / https://www.kwb.eu/ /
Lowe / Gebr. Schroder GmbH, Konrad-Zuse-Ring 3, 24220 Flintbek, Germany / https://www.original-loewe.de/ / pruners, shears, secateurs / est. 1868 /
Lumen / Lumen /
Lux / Emil Lux GmbH & Co. KG, Emil-Lux-Str. 1, 42929 Wermelskirchen, Germany / https://lux-tools.emil-lux.de/ / est. 1919 /
Matador / Matador GmbH & Co. KG, Morsbachtalstrasse 17, 42855 Remscheid, Germany / https://www.matador.de/ / est. 1900 /
Menz / Menz / pliers /
Metabo / Metabowerke GmbH, Nurtingen, Germany / est. 1923 /
Mullner /
NWS / NWS Germany Produktion W. Nothen e. K., Rontgenstrasse 18, 42719 Solingen, Germany / https://www.nws-tools.de/ / est. 1973 /
Ochsenkopf / Ochsenkopf, Remscheid, Germany / part of Gedore group / edge tools for forestry and carpentry / https://www.ochsenkopf.com/de-de / est. 1781 /
Orbis / Orbis, Ahaus, Munsterland / pliers / acquired by Knipex 2003 /
Peddinghaus / Peddinghaus Handwerkzeuge Vertriebs GmbH, In der Graslake 35, 58332 Schwelm, Germany / https://www.peddinghaus.de/ /
Pferd / Pferd / August Ruggeberg GmbH & Co. KG, Postfach 12 80, 51704 Marienheide, Hauptstr. 13, 51709 Marienheide, Germany / https://www.pferd.com/ / files /
Picard / Joh. Hermann Picard GmbH & Co. KG, Rottsiepen 15, D-42349 Wuppertal, Germany / https://www.picard-hammer.de/ hammers /
Proficraft / Proficraft / punch /
Proxxon / Proxxon GmbH, Dieselstrasse 3-7, 54343 Fohren, Germany / https://www.proxxon.com/ / est. 1977 / screwdrivers /
Puk / (saw see Haunstetter) /
Rahsol / acquired by Gedore 1972 /
Rennsteig / Rennsteig Werkzeuge, Viernau, Germany / https://www.rennsteig.us/ / est. 1959 /
Rotfuss / pliers / patent DE806779 /
Saltus / Saltus-Werk Max Forst GmbH, / https://www.saltus-tools.com/ / est. 1919 / acquired 2013 by Atlas Copco Group, Sweden /
Schm'ole / Schm'ole / socket set /
Schroeder / Walter Schroder GmbH, Lilienthalstrasse 4, 58638 Iserlohn, Germany / https://walter-schroeder.de/ / screwdrivers, extractors / est. 1974 /
Sora / Sora /
Spezial Werkzeugfabrik Feuerbach / Spezial Werkzeugfabrik Feuerbach, GmbH, Feuerbach-Stuttgart, Germany / patent 1629205 May 17 1927 Hans Distler / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/mystery-antique-made-in-germany-socket-set.396059/ /
Stabila / Stabila Messgerate Gustav Ullrich KG., Landauer Str. 45, 76855 Annweiler, Germany / https://www.stabila.com/de/ / est. 1865 / precision measuring devices /
Stahlwille / Stahlwille, Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KG, Lindenallee 27, 42349 Wuppertal, Germany / http://www.stahlwille.de/en/ / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#stahlwille / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474814 /
SWF / see Spezial Werkzeugfabrik Feuerbach /
SWM / SWM Werkzeugfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Stiller Berg 32-34 98587, Steinbach-Hallenberg, Thuringen Germany / est. 1996 / hand and edge tools /
Turnus / (see Kukko) /
Urbo / (see Daum, F.W.) /
VBW / acquired by Stahlwille / pliers / est. 1828 /
Waggon / (see VBW) /
Walter / Walter AG, Derendinger Str. 53, 72072 Tubingen Germany / https://www.walter-tools.com/de-de/ / est. 1919 /
Weidmuller / Weidmuller Interface GmbH & Co. KG, Klingenbergstrasse 26, 32758 Detmold, Germany / https://www.weidmueller.com/ / pliers / est. 1850 /
Wekador / (see ASW) /
Weyersburg / Weyersberg-Kirschbaum Co., Solingen, Germany / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/show-off-your-does.327403/page-20#post-7912920 /
WGB / Westfalische Gesenkschmiede GmbH, Schutzenstrasse 26-28, 58339 Breckerfeld, Germany / https://www.wgb-werkzeuge.de/ /
Wiesemann / Wiesemann 1893 GmbH, Egenstr. 57-63, 58339 Breckerfeld, Germany / https://wiesemann1893.com/ /
Wiha / Wiha Werkzeuge GmbH, Obertalstrasse 3-7, 78136 Schonach, Germany / https://www.wiha.com/ /
Will / Harry P. Will, Werkzeugfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Gleimenhainer Str. 5 35279, Neustadt (Hessen), Hessen, Germany / acquired by Knipex 2006 / pliers /
Witte / Kirchhoff Witte GmbH, Feldmuhlenstrasse 51, D-58093 Hagen, Germany / https://www.wittetools.com/ /
Wuro / Wuro Wilhelm Uebach GmbH & Co. KG, Niederndorfer Strasse 106 – 108, D-57258 Freudenberg, Germany / https://www.wuro.de/ / screwdrivers / est. 1961 /
Wurth / Adolf Wurth GmbH & Co. KG, Reinhold-Wurth-Strasse 12–17, 74653 Kunzelsau-Gaisbach, Germany / https://wurthtool.com/
four.cycle
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Italy
Beta / Beta Utensili S.P.A., Via Alessandro Volta, 18, 20845 Sovico MB, Italy / https://www.beta-tools.com/ / est. 1939 /
Mundial / Mundial Alfredo Casartelli s.r.l., Via Cadorna 6, 22030 Caslino d’Erba (Como), Italy / https://www.mundial-casartelli.it/ / hand and edge tools / est. 1945 incorporated 1978 /
Osca / Osca Utensili Garantiti, Via Provinciale, 35 – 23813 Cortenova (LC), / https://osca.it/ / est. 1969 / hammers /
Scurati / Ciro Scurati & C., No. 33 Via A. Manzoni, Milan, Italy (No. 6 Via F. Guicciardini) /
USAG / USAG, Stanley Black & Decker Italia S.r.l., Via A. Volta, 3, 21020 Monvalle VA, Italy / https://www.usag.it/ / (Utensileria Societa Anonima Gemonio) / .est. 1926 / acquired by Facom 1991, acquired by Stanley Black & Decker 2010 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Netherlands
Nooitgedagt / Nooitgedagt / chisels / acquired by Record, subsequently Newell-Rubbermaid /
Van Duijl / Josua Cornelis Hendrikus Van Duijl, Kralingsche-veer, Netherlands / bicycle wrench / patent 600813 Mar 15 1898 J.C.H. Van Duijl /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Norway
Berner / Berner AS, Holmaveien 25, 1339 Voyenenga, Norway / https://shop.berner.no/ / est. 1957 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Russian Empire, Russian Federation, and Soviet Union (U.S.S.R)
(* in the Russian/Ukrainian lexicon, a "wrench" is referred to as a "key" *)
Y.T.C.M / (as it appears on the wrench) Ukranian Trust of Agricultural Engineering, Odessa, Ukraine / marked "3OP" (ZOR) "Plant of the October Revolution" / marked "Odessa" on reverse (in Cyrillic) / Johannes Gen plant operated independently until 1917 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Slovenia
Unior / Komet in Unior, Kovaska cesta 10, 3214 Zrece, Slovenia / https://uniortools.com/ / est. 1919 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Spain
Acesa / Acesa Tools merged in 1995 with Palmera and Irimo to form Herramientas Eurotools SA /
Irega / Irega S.A., Fueros, 1, 48250 Zaldibar, Vizcaya Spain / http://www.irega.es/en/ / est. 1945 / adjustable wrenches /
Irimo / Irimo Tools merged in 1995 with Palmera and Acesa to form Herramientas Eurotools SA /
Palmera / Palmera Tools merged in 1995 with Acesa and Irimo to form Herramientas Eurotools SA / http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2017/01/palmera-wrench-spain.html /
Piher / Piher, Industrias Piqueras S.A, Poligono Cantabria 1, C/ Pescadores 6 26009 Logrono, Spain / https://www.piher.com/ / clamps / est. 1957 /
Roebuck / (manufactured by Palmera) /
Super Ego / Super Ego Tools S.L.U., Ctra. Durango-Ellorio Km 2, 48220 Abadiano-Bizkaia, Spain / http://www.super-ego.es/ / est. 1946 / pipe tools /
Urko / Urko Tools S.A., Avda. Otaola, 15 - Apdo. 129, 20600 Eibar (Guipuzcoa), Spain / clamps / est. 1927 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Sweden
Atlas Copco / Atlas Copco Group / Stockholm, Sweden / ahttps://www.atlascopco.com/ / acquired Saltus 2013 manufactured in Tierp Sweden as of 2018 /
Bahco / Bahco / http://www.bahco.com / (now part of Snap-on group) / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#bahco / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79279 /
Lindstrom / F.E. Lindstrom / http://alloy-artifacts.org/other-makers-p2.html#lindstrom /
Nike / Nike, Eskilstuna, Sweden / ratchet /
Oberg / files /
Orenco / Orenco / wrench /
Sandvik / (acquired by Bahco now part of Snap-on group) /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Switzerland
Felco / Felco SA - Marche Suisse, Rue de la Rinche 3, CH-2206 Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane, Switzerland / https://felco.com/ / est. 1945 / shears, pruners, secateurs /
Kraftwerk / Kraftwerk Group AG, Mettlenbachstr. 23, 8617 Monchaltorf, Switzerland / https://www.kraftwerktools.fr/ / est. 1979 /
PB Swiss / PB Swiss Tools, Bahnhofstrasse 24, 3457 Wasen/Bern, Switzerland / https://www.pbswisstools.com/ / est. 1918 / screwdrivers /
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Would like to get this project wrapped up soon. The Russian stuff poses some real challenges due to the language barrier, but I make progress a little bit at a time.
Greatly appreciate any help you can provide. BK
Beta / Beta Utensili S.P.A., Via Alessandro Volta, 18, 20845 Sovico MB, Italy / https://www.beta-tools.com/ / est. 1939 /
Mundial / Mundial Alfredo Casartelli s.r.l., Via Cadorna 6, 22030 Caslino d’Erba (Como), Italy / https://www.mundial-casartelli.it/ / hand and edge tools / est. 1945 incorporated 1978 /
Osca / Osca Utensili Garantiti, Via Provinciale, 35 – 23813 Cortenova (LC), / https://osca.it/ / est. 1969 / hammers /
Scurati / Ciro Scurati & C., No. 33 Via A. Manzoni, Milan, Italy (No. 6 Via F. Guicciardini) /
USAG / USAG, Stanley Black & Decker Italia S.r.l., Via A. Volta, 3, 21020 Monvalle VA, Italy / https://www.usag.it/ / (Utensileria Societa Anonima Gemonio) / .est. 1926 / acquired by Facom 1991, acquired by Stanley Black & Decker 2010 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Netherlands
Nooitgedagt / Nooitgedagt / chisels / acquired by Record, subsequently Newell-Rubbermaid /
Van Duijl / Josua Cornelis Hendrikus Van Duijl, Kralingsche-veer, Netherlands / bicycle wrench / patent 600813 Mar 15 1898 J.C.H. Van Duijl /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Norway
Berner / Berner AS, Holmaveien 25, 1339 Voyenenga, Norway / https://shop.berner.no/ / est. 1957 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Russian Empire, Russian Federation, and Soviet Union (U.S.S.R)
(* in the Russian/Ukrainian lexicon, a "wrench" is referred to as a "key" *)
Y.T.C.M / (as it appears on the wrench) Ukranian Trust of Agricultural Engineering, Odessa, Ukraine / marked "3OP" (ZOR) "Plant of the October Revolution" / marked "Odessa" on reverse (in Cyrillic) / Johannes Gen plant operated independently until 1917 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Slovenia
Unior / Komet in Unior, Kovaska cesta 10, 3214 Zrece, Slovenia / https://uniortools.com/ / est. 1919 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Spain
Acesa / Acesa Tools merged in 1995 with Palmera and Irimo to form Herramientas Eurotools SA /
Irega / Irega S.A., Fueros, 1, 48250 Zaldibar, Vizcaya Spain / http://www.irega.es/en/ / est. 1945 / adjustable wrenches /
Irimo / Irimo Tools merged in 1995 with Palmera and Acesa to form Herramientas Eurotools SA /
Palmera / Palmera Tools merged in 1995 with Acesa and Irimo to form Herramientas Eurotools SA / http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2017/01/palmera-wrench-spain.html /
Piher / Piher, Industrias Piqueras S.A, Poligono Cantabria 1, C/ Pescadores 6 26009 Logrono, Spain / https://www.piher.com/ / clamps / est. 1957 /
Roebuck / (manufactured by Palmera) /
Super Ego / Super Ego Tools S.L.U., Ctra. Durango-Ellorio Km 2, 48220 Abadiano-Bizkaia, Spain / http://www.super-ego.es/ / est. 1946 / pipe tools /
Urko / Urko Tools S.A., Avda. Otaola, 15 - Apdo. 129, 20600 Eibar (Guipuzcoa), Spain / clamps / est. 1927 /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Sweden
Atlas Copco / Atlas Copco Group / Stockholm, Sweden / ahttps://www.atlascopco.com/ / acquired Saltus 2013 manufactured in Tierp Sweden as of 2018 /
Bahco / Bahco / http://www.bahco.com / (now part of Snap-on group) / http://alloy-artifacts.org/european-tool-makers.html#bahco / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79279 /
Lindstrom / F.E. Lindstrom / http://alloy-artifacts.org/other-makers-p2.html#lindstrom /
Nike / Nike, Eskilstuna, Sweden / ratchet /
Oberg / files /
Orenco / Orenco / wrench /
Sandvik / (acquired by Bahco now part of Snap-on group) /
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List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Switzerland
Felco / Felco SA - Marche Suisse, Rue de la Rinche 3, CH-2206 Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane, Switzerland / https://felco.com/ / est. 1945 / shears, pruners, secateurs /
Kraftwerk / Kraftwerk Group AG, Mettlenbachstr. 23, 8617 Monchaltorf, Switzerland / https://www.kraftwerktools.fr/ / est. 1979 /
PB Swiss / PB Swiss Tools, Bahnhofstrasse 24, 3457 Wasen/Bern, Switzerland / https://www.pbswisstools.com/ / est. 1918 / screwdrivers /
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Would like to get this project wrapped up soon. The Russian stuff poses some real challenges due to the language barrier, but I make progress a little bit at a time.
Greatly appreciate any help you can provide. BK
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BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KG
Mühlwiesenstraße 40
74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany
Esgen GmbH
Walesstrasse 3
Hemer, Germany
Picard GmbH
Rottsiepen 15
D-42349 Wuppertal, Germany
Oplast
Tepanje 63, 3210 Slovenske Konjice, Slovenia
Grip-on
Eitua Industrialdea, 27
48240 - Berriz (Spain)
SOLA
Goetzis, Austria
Oglesby & Butler Limited
Portasol tools
Ireland
MOB iUS
Str. Narciselor nr.50
500251 - Brasov - Romania
Geilo Verktøy
Norway
Chauvin Arnoux
(meters)
France
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four.cycle
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thank you. keep 'em comin'!! 
(** NOTE: of necessity, I have to replace the funny characters (like ß or ü) with "standard" characters or they don't transfer properly to other machines/operating systems. )
(** NOTE: of necessity, I have to replace the funny characters (like ß or ü) with "standard" characters or they don't transfer properly to other machines/operating systems. )
Some bits and bobs.
More screwdriver/bit magnets.
Back up PB PH0 ESD drivers for work.
Felo bit boy.
Toptul 'long' combination spanner. (They make standard, long and extra long. 'Long' are very similar lengths to standard Snap on spanners).
I think the Felo bit boy is an older model (available new on UK ebay in two colours for about £10).
Poor man's PB Swiss insider? First impressions are that it feels a little cheap. The blue cap looks and feels a lot like one of the yellow plastic containers inside Kinder eggs, and the bit storage thingy bangs around inside the handle. The handle is very smooth and slippery. On the positive side, it's compact and not excessively fiddly to get to and change the bits. The removable magnetic bit holder is possibly a step up from the PB Swiss as you can swap it to a quick release bit holder or what ever is your preference.
I expected the cap would unscrew, but there's a spring and a rod that goes through the cap and into the handle. It works well, but does not feel durable.
Maybe a useless idea, but with the small dividers removed, four power bits could be stored in the handle.
More screwdriver/bit magnets.
Back up PB PH0 ESD drivers for work.
Felo bit boy.
Toptul 'long' combination spanner. (They make standard, long and extra long. 'Long' are very similar lengths to standard Snap on spanners).
I think the Felo bit boy is an older model (available new on UK ebay in two colours for about £10).
Poor man's PB Swiss insider? First impressions are that it feels a little cheap. The blue cap looks and feels a lot like one of the yellow plastic containers inside Kinder eggs, and the bit storage thingy bangs around inside the handle. The handle is very smooth and slippery. On the positive side, it's compact and not excessively fiddly to get to and change the bits. The removable magnetic bit holder is possibly a step up from the PB Swiss as you can swap it to a quick release bit holder or what ever is your preference.
I expected the cap would unscrew, but there's a spring and a rod that goes through the cap and into the handle. It works well, but does not feel durable.
Maybe a useless idea, but with the small dividers removed, four power bits could be stored in the handle.