Straight from Japan

3 years ago by David_Eight to c/tools

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TONE - RH2VHS

KTC - BRSW3

https://imgur.com/a/EBuMlo1

RiderExMachina 7 points 3 years ago

Is this a specialized socket wrench? What are we looking at here? (Trying to provide context for others who might be sorting by new)

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David_Eight 6 points 3 years ago

Both just Roto-Head ratchets. Bottom one (KTC) is just a standard Roto-Head ratchet. Top one (TONE) is a little bit gimmicky, aluminum handle, offset pawl designs 72x2 teeth, and locking head (that's what the wheel in the middle is for).

Neither sold outside of Japan afaik. So I thought I'd share.

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RiderExMachina 2 points 3 years ago

Very nice! Thank you for the clarification 😄

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TychoQuad 4 points 3 years ago

Nice Sonic Screwdrivers

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Mr_Blott -2 points 3 years ago

Wouldn't pay a single penny for a ratchet handle with a split down the shaft like that.

Looks like gimmicky crap to me

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David_Eight 2 points 3 years ago

This style of ratchet has been around for about 100 years, not really a gimmick.
They're built for accessibility not strength. The swivel head helps reach bolts in hard to reach places.
The weak point on these ratchets and all style of ratchets in general will be the teeth on the pawls or the drive itself. Both are replaceable.

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Mr_Blott -2 points 3 years ago

The one at the bottom; I can't see single reason why it needs a split shaft

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David_Eight 2 points 3 years ago

The head swivels around.

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Mr_Blott -3 points 3 years ago

That's still no reason for there to be a gap, all the way down the shaft to the handle. That's just a potential weakness

Do you actually use tools professionally or just collect them, btw?

If the latter, then yeah that's pretty cool!

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