Koken Thin-Wall Impact Sockets

[The Critic]

I recently noticed these thin-walled Koken Impact Sockets. Does anyone know if they are sold in a set?

Their size profile does appeal to me - and may justify their price.

For example, if you compare their 10mm's hex-end diameter to the Snap-On's chrome and impact options:

Snap-On 3/8" deep chrome socket: 14.3mm
Koken 3/8" deep thinwall impact: 14.8mm
Snap-On 3/8" deep impact socket: 15.9mm

They're pretty thin, almost chrome socket thinness. Their 3/8" deep impact sockets are also a bit longer than most, but for me that is an advantage from a tool clearance standpoint.

With that said, does anyone own a set?

 

[SubLGT]

1/2" Sq Dr. Impact Deep Thin Walled Socket Set in Foam - 18 Pieces

Drive Shape: Square Foam Thickness: 30mm Foam Length: 377mm Foam Width: 254mm Foam Color: Select Below Includes: Don't need the complete set?Click here to order items individually Impact 6-Point Deep Sockets, Thin Walled (1/2" Sq. Drive) 14301M-10 14301M-11 14301M-12...

kokenusa.com

Koken is doing a Black Friday sale, 30% off storewide.

 

[The Critic]

1/2" Sq Dr. Impact Deep Thin Walled Socket Set in Foam - 18 Pieces

Drive Shape: Square Foam Thickness: 30mm Foam Length: 377mm Foam Width: 254mm Foam Color: Select Below Includes: Don't need the complete set?Click here to order items individually Impact 6-Point Deep Sockets, Thin Walled (1/2" Sq. Drive) 14301M-10 14301M-11 14301M-12...

kokenusa.com

Koken is doing a Black Friday sale, 30% off storewide.

Thanks. Unfortunately, nothing for 3/8" - which is what I'm really looking for.

 

[PKFan]

Koken is doing a Black Friday sale, 30% off storewide.

Figures. I just ordered a spark plug socket from them. It's amazing how hard it is to find a decent 14mm one with retention that is 6 point.

EDIT: Looks like it's not a sitewide 30%. The socket I ordered does not seem to qualify.

 

[SubLGT]

......... Looks like it's not a sitewide 30%. The socket I ordered does not seem to qualify.

It is sitewide starting Nov 24.

 

[SubLGT]

Thanks. Unfortunately, nothing for 3/8" - which is what I'm really looking for.

Here is the 3/8 set, with 80mm long sockets, thin wall

13301M - 3/8" Sq. Dr. Thin Wall Socket Set in Foam - 11 Pieces

Input Drive Size 3/8" Drive Shape Square Opening 6 Point Type 13301M Foam Set - IMPACT/THIN WALL Includes: Don't need the complete set?Click here to order items individually 13301M Impact Sockets 13301M-10 13301M-11 13301M-12 13301M-13 13301M-14 13301M-15 13301M-16 13301M-17 13301M-18 13301M-19...

kokenusa.com

 

[rodinator1234]

Grey Pneumatic (81659CRD) 3/8" Drive 59-Piece 6-Point Fractional and Metric Duo-Socket Set​

Not the same I know, but I have these and think they are probably the best sockets I have. I use them now almost exclusively.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029XKZKG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Trav]

I bought the 3/8 drive impacts from Capri, the walls are thin and the overall quality looks good. Made in Taiwan, this their master set.

3/8" Master Impact Socket Set, 8 - 22 mm, Billet Aluminum Tray

Master sets with shallow, semi-deep and deep impact sockets Sizes from 8 to 22mm in 3/8" drive Premium Chrome Molybdenum steel tempered with our proprietary heat treatment Coated with manganese phosphate for superior protection and corrosion resistance 6-point WaveDrive design grips...

capritools.com

 

[The Critic]

It is sitewide starting Nov 24.

Ordered from Palmac - their prices are significantly better than the Koken USA site.

 

[SubLGT]

If you are not in a hurry, Amazon has the Koken 3726ZB-280 ratchet for $63.73. It is on backorder for 4-6 weeks, but can be much shorter (10 days) in my recent experience. Ships from Amazon-Japan for free. (The photograph on the Amazon page is not accurate).

Lately Amazon-US has been offering Koken ratchets at prices that are 40% - 50% of what Koken-USA charges.

Koken 3726ZB-280

 

[Astro14]

Shoot, just ordered them fro Koken, on a Black Friday sale.

 

[SubLGT]

Here are some more Koken ratchet bargains at Amazon, from a Nov. 20 post at Garage Journal:

Here are a few other Ko-Ken -ZB ratchets, close to if not cheaper than how much it'd cost buying direct from Japan (e.g. Rakuten). Bolded some of the ones I thought were really good deals if you're willing to wait a few weeks...

2725ZB-3/8-L160 - $51, 3/8" drive in 1/4" body, 160mm long
2726ZB-3/8 - $66, 3/8" drive in 1/4" body, flex head
2726ZB-3/8-L160 - $65, 3/8" drive in 1/4" body, flex head, 160mm long
3725ZB - $53, 3/8" drive standard
3726ZB - $60, 3/8" flex head
3725ZB-280 - $55, 3/8" drive, 280mm long
3726ZB-280 - $66, 3/8" drive, flex head, 280mm long (really good deal, but picture looks incorrect)
3725ZSB - $37, 3/8" drive, stubby
4725ZB - $55, 1/2" drive

If the links don't work, see the original post #1,799 at

Amazon Deals on New Retail Items - Post them!

Another winner!…….. Ya gotta believe!

www.garagejournal.com

 

[The Critic]

If you are not in a hurry, Amazon has the Koken 3726ZB-280 ratchet for $63.73. It is on backorder for 4-6 weeks, but can be much shorter (10 days) in my recent experience. Ships from Amazon-Japan for free. (The photograph on the Amazon page is not accurate).

Lately Amazon-US has been offering Koken ratchets at prices that are 40% - 50% of what Koken-USA charges.

Koken 3726ZB-280

Looks like I just missed it - now shows as unavailable. It's fine, I needed to cross the $199 threshold for Palmac anyway, and they are not charging tax.

 

[SubLGT]

Looks like I just missed it - now shows as unavailable. It's fine, I needed to cross the $199 threshold for Palmac anyway, and they are not charging tax.

I ordered one earlier this morning. Maybe I got the last one. But in a another month or two it may be back in stock at the same price.

Palmac is a good source for Koken (and Stahlwille) when you are getting free shipping from them. But if your order is under $200, shipping charges can be very high. On my last order from them ($36 for a pair of short 1/4" drive Stahlwille locking extensions), shipping charges for the small 1/2 lb padded envelope were $17, for UPS Ground.

 

[drtyler]

I ordered one earlier this morning. Maybe I got the last one. But in a another month or two it may be back in stock at the same price.

Palmac is a good source for Koken (and Stahlwille) when you are getting free shipping from them. But if your order is under $200, shipping charges can be very high. On my last order from them ($36 for a pair of short 1/4" drive Stahlwille locking extensions), shipping charges for the small 1/2 lb padded envelope were $17, for UPS Ground.

The last time I ordered from Palmac, they charged $17 for UPS Ground shipping. Items were shipped using a small padded envelope by USPS. Probably $5 max. Order took several days longer than expected due to stalling at one of the postal hubs. I called Palmac about it, but they didn't seem to care. Hopefully others will have better experiences.