I bought a set of KTC box end AF wrenches back in 1971. The smaller sizes in particular did a lot of work back in the day. The plating is worn through in places, but there's no flaking of the chrome and the drive teeth are all good as new. I'm sure convinced..
I just picked up 4 in the same sizes, but went with the 5 degree offset and reversible. The finish is flawless, no machine markings. They feel great in the hand. Happy with my purchase.
Hello again Brando Damo Thank you for another Great Video. I like the variety of Japanese tools. The KTC socket adapter, first came out from Gearwrench about 1997 or 1998. It was part of their ratchet wrenches set. In 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drives. And your r right about how often you will use them. But they will win the day, when you need them. These look like they won't rust like my Gearwrench set. I have to keep them oiled. Again thank you
Thanks! I always like to hear the history about different designs. It’s actually pretty hard to find good documentation on who was first with a particular design.
Autozones duralast used to have offset reversible ratchet wrenches that were made just like these. Had the same little dots on the beam. I guarantee they were made at the same factory. Really durable. Used them professionally in a repair shop for years. Had a boss with the same ones too.
That’s interesting! Yeah there’s only a few big players in Taiwan making most ratcheting wrenches out there. Like you said about durability, they know their stuff and build a quality product. KTC forges their other normal wrenches in Japan, and they at least try to make a lot domestically.
I have just a few little tone items so I don’t have much experience with them as a company (I would like to get a couple of ratchets from them) so I went with KTC because I have other KTC items that I’ve been pleased with. That’s really the only reason
I have a few like this that I like to keep around. I believe it's for tailoring and sewing and things like that. This one is made by "Clover" if you search "Clover Tape measure" in amazon you'll find this exact one.
Always keen to see the latest from Japanese companies. 1. I double-checked and you don't mention the. tooth-count of the ratcheting wrenches. I'm sure the arc swing is competitive, but would still like to know. 2. As for full-polish wrenches, I see no reason to pay more for a more slippery grip. I'm buying a tool, not a piece of jewelry. 3. I did watch the video on the offset wrenches. What kills them for me is their angle. I prefer 75 degrees. 4. The KTC bike wrenches look great. Their individual weights, plus the weight of the 15-mm would be nice to know. Cyclists are always looking for the lightest possible tool if they plan to take them along on a tour.
KTC is a Japanese company and manufacturer. Like almost all tool manufacturers they make some stuff, or have some items made out of country. I have yet to find ratcheting wrenches specifically made in Japan. For some reason they are rare. Very few made in America either.
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I bought a set of KTC box end AF wrenches back in 1971. The smaller sizes in particular did a lot of work back in the day. The plating is worn through in places, but there's no flaking of the chrome and the drive teeth are all good as new. I'm sure convinced..
I just picked up 4 in the same sizes, but went with the 5 degree offset and reversible. The finish is flawless, no machine markings. They feel great in the hand. Happy with my purchase.
Hello again Brando Damo
Thank you for another Great Video. I like the variety of Japanese tools. The KTC socket adapter, first came out from Gearwrench about 1997 or 1998. It was part of their ratchet wrenches set. In 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drives. And your r right about how often you will use them. But they will win the day, when you need them. These look like they won't rust like my Gearwrench set. I have to keep them oiled. Again thank you
Thanks! I always like to hear the history about different designs. It’s actually pretty hard to find good documentation on who was first with a particular design.
I have the Snap-On equivalent to that 14x17 wrench, very helpful on Japanese vehicles. I’ll be picking up the KTC equivalents next.
All I’ve ever owned is Japanese vehicles. Mainly Toyota. They make a good product for sure!
like the box end ones, good looking tools
Lovely wrench set
Thank you my friend!
That littliesocket adapter is a great idea,going to have buy a few of them!
Tone makes them too. They’re kinda neat!
Good.KTC regulars are standard of Japanese standard tools in Japan
Wrenches look awesome, agree with you on the straight ratcheting wrenches never seemed to need the offset.
Same reason I reach for a fixed head ratchet over a flex. It just feels better to me. But I have the flex for when I do need it.
I did sway bar bushings on a corolla last week, and I needed a ratcheting offset wrench. But other than that they mostly need to be straight
Autozones duralast used to have offset reversible ratchet wrenches that were made just like these. Had the same little dots on the beam. I guarantee they were made at the same factory. Really durable. Used them professionally in a repair shop for years. Had a boss with the same ones too.
That’s interesting! Yeah there’s only a few big players in Taiwan making most ratcheting wrenches out there. Like you said about durability, they know their stuff and build a quality product. KTC forges their other normal wrenches in Japan, and they at least try to make a lot domestically.
those are very clean. where did you buy the ratchet spanners? DRPD has a lot of great japanese and euro tools but I didn't see the ratchets.
I bought them individually... I think off of Amazon Japan, or maybe Webiike. Can’t remember exactly!
How did you select the KTC ratcheting over Asahi or Tone?
I have just a few little tone items so I don’t have much experience with them as a company (I would like to get a couple of ratchets from them) so I went with KTC because I have other KTC items that I’ve been pleased with. That’s really the only reason
Great video where you get the METRIC tape measure (bot a blue point one) but wanted one more flexible like you got also where you order these from?
I have a few like this that I like to keep around. I believe it's for tailoring and sewing and things like that. This one is made by "Clover" if you search "Clover Tape measure" in amazon you'll find this exact one.
Always keen to see the latest from Japanese companies.
1. I double-checked and you don't mention the. tooth-count of the ratcheting wrenches. I'm sure the arc swing is competitive, but would still like to know.
2. As for full-polish wrenches, I see no reason to pay more for a more slippery grip. I'm buying a tool, not a piece of jewelry.
3. I did watch the video on the offset wrenches. What kills them for me is their angle. I prefer 75 degrees.
4. The KTC bike wrenches look great. Their individual weights, plus the weight of the 15-mm would be nice to know. Cyclists are always looking for the lightest possible tool if they plan to take them along on a tour.
Yes they are great, but they are very expensive!!!
I wish these came in SAE sizes too 😭
I hear ya!
koken vs ktc which better bro?
For me it’s impossible to choose. I use Nepros/KTC and Koken items every day and I don’t want to be without either. I need both!
What a minute...lol... A japanese tool made in Taiwan? Lmao..... Moving on
KTC is a Japanese company and manufacturer. Like almost all tool manufacturers they make some stuff, or have some items made out of country. I have yet to find ratcheting wrenches specifically made in Japan. For some reason they are rare. Very few made in America either.