Tool Haul 🇯🇵Japanese Pliers
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
- Got in a new tool haul of Japanese plier from several of the oldest and most well known manufactures in japan! In this video I unbox and take a first look at made in Japan pliers from Merry (Muromoto Tekko), Victor (Victor Plus), Engineer (Screw Extractor), Tsunoda, and Fujiya. They all look pretty great and I look forward to putting them to work.
Featured part numbers:
Merry : 99w-200, 2070-225, y75-225, 105-f, RD320-150
Victor Plus: ZN70-150
Engineer: PZ-58
Tsunoda: KBN-125
Fujiya: AWB-150s
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Such a beautiful collection. Some of the finest tools in the world.
First i have explored the German pliers, mostly Knipex.
Now I want to dive in Japanese tools.
My Knipex items are still my most used. They’re hard to beat!
Im in low voltage and Tsunoda makes perfect pliers for the job. Their 6/7 in. linesman and 6/7 in. diagonal side flush cutter are everything I need that don’t break the bank. I also have some Fujiya (made in Japan) which are even more beautiful.
Tsunoda makes an excellent product for sure! I’d like to check out more Fujiya items in the future.
Those tsunoda one are very interesting! Thanks for the movie!
Plus they’re fun to say. 😆 thanks!
@@BrandoDamo yep, it is easy to imagine myself as japan kung-fu champion when i am saying „tsunodaaaa” 😂😂😂
those zip tie cutters are awesome, I definitely need a pair even though I have some ok dedicated cheap cutters.
Now I want to get the ones that catch the cut off zip tie tail!
excellent vid! nice comparison. i have the Tsunoda they are excellent.
Thank you!
Keiba high grade are also nice. Have the tsunodas and love them. Also looking at IPS along with all the brands you covered.
I’ll have to try out some Keiba and Iragashi pliers myself too sometime. Those Keiba High Grade look pretty nice. thanks!
Yeah I’m looking into getting tools from that brand
I know this is old, but with the Engineer pliers, if you drill or cut away the entire screw head, you can grab the threads with these pliers and easily turn the whole screw out.
Great tip! Thanks.
Wish we could get them here in New Zealand
Might be able to get some through Amazon Japan, but it might not be cost effective.
Good video, I have those Fujiya bent nose welding pliers like yours, I didn’t know they were made in Vietnam. Fujiya makes a lot of stuff outside of Japan. I don’t like that.
I don’t like it either! I’d pay a bit more for a Japanese product anyway!
If it doesn't say made in Japan then it isn't. Usually on the front of the pliers
What’s the best way you all have found for purchasing Japanese tools.
I don’t think I can say I have found one best way. It just depends on the item I want to get. Amazon.co.jp is very easy, but you can’t get everything through them. Webike is another good place to get certain things, but the shipping can be high. If you can get what you want domestically it’s sometimes cheaper/easier… but it just depends.
I love the semi-long nose but they are EXPENSIVE.
They really are worth it! They’re so tough
I have ordered the semi- long nose. Actually, the plier is very reasonably priced. It is the shipping that is so expensive. This looks like an extremely well made tool.
Have you seen the catch nippers? I think by Fujiya or Viktor
I’ve seen them, but I don’t have any. I need to try them!
These have a nicer finish than my Channelocks do
Agreed. I think every household in America has channel locks, but it’s fun to try out some quality iron from overseas!
@@BrandoDamo Absolutely. I have a set of Nepros ratchets and they're honestly the nicest hand tools I've ever seen in person and the cost is pretty comparable with Snap-On.
Where do you buy them?
I got the ones this video from their USA website. www.nilemerry.com/about
I have also bought some from Amazon Japan.
Nice Video about these pliers!
Which of these would you rate highest quality? Also, are the Fujiyas from Vietnam any less finished/engineered in terms of quality than the rest?
Hard to say exactly. These all had pretty good manufacturing. The Merry pliers with the red rubber grips were especially beautiful in their finishing. The Tsunoda and Engineer were essentially flawless. But if any of these have a hardness issue and some of the teeth or cutting edges are too soft I won’t know without some time in use. The Fuji look perfectly fine and the manufacturing is good, the only thing is the handles are plastic and it would be nicer if they’re were elastomer or just rubber. I know Fujiya makes pliers in Japan, so that’ll be something to be more aware of in the future.
Rookie question:
Would you be comfortable using screw extraction pliers as your main pliers? Or prefer to have a normal pair?
I would not use them for anything else really. Especially not these Engineer ones. I think it would be relatively easy to damage the teeth using them as regular pliers.
@@BrandoDamo I am printing this out for my lady as evidence I need both! 😂🙏🏽
Pliers are like tiny special fingers. You can never have too many good ones. I just got a pair of the engineers, they seem very well made.
What about channellock/water pump pliers from Japan? Have used Klein tools (usa) in the past in the field. Now I’ve been getting Japanese tools for there quality. And I find that a good set of channellocks are needed. Thanks
There’s some water pump pliers from IPS shown in this video: ua-cam.com/video/M3YmxwghmzE/v-deo.html
I like them, but for really tough work I can’t find anything better than my German made Knipex Cobra water pump pliers. Those, along with my Knipex Pliers Wrenches, are tools that I can’t live without.
Knipex makes the pliers wrench for Deen tools with a black handle and without the little cutout that lets you see what size you set it to. Also there is a Knipex Cobra Japan version with a black handle that has Japan printed on it and a Knipex Cobra with a blue handle that is only available in Japan. Of course they are all made by Knipex and stamped made in Germany.
i got a victor dude its my baby
I’m tempted to get some more Victor items!
Where do you buy merry pliers from because there japanese website they don't sell ? Do they have online store
If you’re in the USA, they have a website you can buy from. www.nilemerry.com/about
Otherwise Amazon Japan has some, but the organization and prices seem to be pretty bad.
@@BrandoDamo hhhhhhh i was reading the last two paragraphs only
What about to compare them to Knipex?
The quality on most of these is comparable to Knipex I would say. Although I don’t believe there is another tool that could replace my Knipex pliers wrenches; I absolutely love that unique tool!
Japanese pliers price
I’m sure the prices vary with location. You’d have to search for distributors near you. Thanks
How about tenka? Made japan
I’ve never heard of that manufacturer before. I’ll keep an eye out for it!
Como comprar?
Amazon Japan is probably the easiest for most of these. You have to make a stand alone account on amazon.co.jp
Bummer about the vietnam pliers. Great haul though.
I want that made in Japan quality! :) thanks