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[The Critic]

These were cheaper than the new Koken 72 teeth ratchets.

FHX80B
THLF72

 

[D60]

$3.77 on closeout at O'Reilly. T25, T27 and T30 tamper proof Torx.

Will I ever need them? Almost surely not but that's not the point....

 

[RooflessVW]

$3.77 on closeout at O'Reilly. T25, T27 and T30 tamper proof Torx.

Will I ever need them? Almost surely not but that's not the point....View attachment 156486

Those are cool

 

[drtyler]

$3.77 on closeout at O'Reilly. T25, T27 and T30 tamper proof Torx.

Will I ever need them? Almost surely not but that's not the point....View attachment 156486

At least those can be used on non-tamper torx. Might end up more useful than you think!

 

[Trav]

These were cheaper than the new Koken 72 teeth ratchets.

FHX80B
THLF72

View attachment 156444

ebay stuff may be but not retail.

 

[The Critic]

ebay stuff may be but not retail.

I bought these off the truck, they were actually cheaper than eBay.

And they were cheaper than Koken USA.

 

[MattPersman]

RBRT wrenches! Apparently my driver forgot I wanted them when he got them. He said yesterday “I’ve had them for a while “.

 

[drtyler]

RBRT wrenches! Apparently my driver forgot I wanted them when he got them. He said yesterday “I’ve had them for a while “.

RBRT on the open and box ends?

 

[LDB]

RBRT wrenches! Apparently my driver forgot I wanted them when he got them. He said yesterday “I’ve had them for a while “.

For us geeks that just like tools but know nothing what is RBRT?

 

[The Critic]

For us geeks that just like tools but know nothing what is RBRT?

Rounded Bolt Removal Technology

 

[Trav]

I bought these off the truck, they were actually cheaper than eBay.

And they were cheaper than Koken USA.

The FHX80B. $185.00 and THLLF72. $171.50 retail, what models are you comparing these to?

 

[The Critic]

The FHX80B. $185.00 and THLLF72. $171.50 retail, what models are you comparing these to?

Mine is a THLF72, not the LL.

These were the closest Koken matches:
1/4: https://kokenusa.com/products/1-4-sq-dr-ratchet-handle-72-teeth-flexible-head-length-160mm-z-series
3/8: https://kokenusa.com/products/z-series-3-8-sq-dr-flexible-ratchet-reversible-l-280mm-72-tooth

 

[Trav]

Buy from Palmac, they are in the same building as Koken USA. Probably the same operator.

https://palmac.net/koken-1-4-body-3...72-teeth-flexible-head-length-160mm-z-series/

https://palmac.net/koken-z-series-3726z-280-72t-flexible-ratchet-reversible-3-8-sq-dr/

 

[The Critic]

Buy from Palmac, they are in the same building as Koken USA. Probably the same operator.

https://palmac.net/koken-1-4-body-3...72-teeth-flexible-head-length-160mm-z-series/

https://palmac.net/koken-z-series-3726z-280-72t-flexible-ratchet-reversible-3-8-sq-dr/

I guess with those prices, I guess I paid $30 more (total).

But Koken’s 3/8 doesn’t have the locking mechanism, so not exactly apples to apples.

 

[drtyler]

I guess with those prices, I guess I paid $30 more (total).

But Koken’s 3/8 doesn’t have the locking mechanism, so not exactly apples to apples.

Palmac charges for shipping, not sure if you accounted for that difference.

 

[The Critic]

Palmac charges for shipping, not sure if you accounted for that difference.

Free ship over $199.

 

[drtyler]

Free ship over $199.

I missed that, all the reason to buy more.

There was a 5% discount code at one time, mrsubaru5

 

[SubLGT]

Buy from Palmac, they are in the same building as Koken USA. Probably the same operator.

They are both under the umbrella of Blackstone Global.

 

[MattPersman]

RBRT on the open and box ends?

Yes! They are 6 point boxes

 

[D60]

Weiler 4" wire cup brush, a box of Inkzalls, AP hot stapler (I have a project - long story), and four M12 5.0s at $50 ea for which @The Critic is to blame