How They Made The BEST Ratchet Even BETTER! New Compact Head Ratchets From Nepros!

[@mike_holdread]

Nepros continue to impress. There's a lot of good quality companies producing great tools in Japan.

[@paedahe4975]

I’m liking the Engineer brand hand tools and the Vampliers. Don’t forget the all Japanese Makita stuff. Quality stuff.

[@randysmith9636]

On of my favorite ratchets is the snap on FM70 (no longer made) 3/8 drive on their 1/4" frame. I love that little ratchet and have put way more torque on it than it was ever designed to have. Meaning I will be buying one of these. Thanks brother.

[@metaphysicaudio]

10 Golden KZbin stars for anyone that noticed his hip shake when he said “mmm!.. So smooth”

[@Sausketo]

They just made them better again, i got an email and immediately went and bought my first one from them, they have a hollowed handle which makes it more lightweight

[@bobbygarrett9588]

Those are some awesome ratchets! Thanks Again Clay!

[@hhattingh]

The Japanese are really stepping it up. So many cool tools out there I had no idea even existed. Thanks

[@KoonTrucking]

Nepros has been around for a while now and have been proven already

[@hhattingh]

@@KoonTrucking Still in therapy for my Snap On addiction 🤔 Also not a mechanic so once I've settled on a brand I stick to it. Makes life just easier when making decisions

[@snapontoolreview]

I have been using Japanese Iwata paint guns for a long time. I consider them the best. Japan really make some quality products. I'm right now trying to decide which ratchet to order. Great show

[@jcoryarnold]

Got mine, strength of a snapon , but feels like a Matco. Lifetime warranty = no brainer.

[@andygilbert1877]

That’s a good variety of choice in the compact 3/8” there. More choice than Snap-on, unless you do the conversion.

[@johnnyramirez9082]

I’ll be adding the 1/4to 3/8 to my collection

[@KoonTrucking]

They are primo !

[@TechMay]

These look awesome!!

[@mmakvandi]

Just wait until you see their limited edition gold ratchets and tools coming out in September.

[@paedahe4975]

Boss stuff. They should go in the safe instead of the toolbox.

[@johnwhite993]

That’s mechanics jewelry right there 😀

[@jacksmith2315]

Could hang that little one w the hole for the extention from a chain. Ive seen ppl w bigger charms on their chains haha

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Looks nice, have to check one out for sure!

[@jwboilermaker]

Some good looking tools there!

[@donwendling7800]

Nice Stuff!

[@kylefrye6265]

I will be buying a couple of these ratchets for specific jobs, they best be top ass notch for the price, but you know Snap-on, and Mac, and Matco don’t have the quality and manufacturing specs that these works of art have. Thanks for the quality tool reviews!

[@KoonTrucking]

They are impressive. You know for AVE to brag on them and say they are tough then they are damn good

[@user-vn1di4oq4w]

What are the manufacturing specs?

[@blue88aw11]

I am going to consider one if they come out with a locking flex head design..

[@KoonTrucking]

That’s probably won’t happen

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

Love my 1/2” Nepros. Been wanting to hear some opinions on the compact!

[@paedahe4975]

Do you think that China is knocking the off at all? I would hope not.

[@ramsandrzr3706]

That’s awesome there in the USA now I’ve been wanting to try some of those nepro ratchets I really like that compact 3/8” you have 👍👍👍👍

[@KoonTrucking]

They are nice

[@saiiiiiii1]

Thanks for pointing out how small the compacts actually are. Since I already got some 1/4s on the way, there's no way I also need the 3/8 compacts 👍

[@AndrewM83]

Man! Those are some pretty ratchets! ... They look like they feel awesome to work with!

[@KoonTrucking]

They are

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

Wowww I wish l had the money to buy the flexible head ratchet. Quality tools.

[@clementemartinez5240]

I have the 3/8 drive ratchet I work at a rental company and use it daily best investment I have made it’s my go to ratchet for sure

[@martymurphy7477]

Some really kool ratchets

[@codestools1528]

I love you're videos, especially the tool truck ones have too catch up on the one before this aswell!

[@Eggomania86]

These ratchets look like fine jewelry. I'd be afraid to use them LOL. How tough are they compared to something like Snap-On or MAC?

[@KoonTrucking]

They are tough even AVE showed them and talked about how strong they are

[@brianrhubbard]

I had ordered a set of screwdrivers after watching AVE brag about them. Never had the heart to use them. Like my WERA tool set that I got because their 3/8 drive set went up to 24mm, when I got them in my hand I decided to put them in my collection rather than use them. LOL

[@ryanclarke2161]

If ProjectFarm did this video it would have featured actual tests and info.

[@KoonTrucking]

Ya think…..

[@U_ever]

So where's the BLUE handles ? ? ?

[@dustinkinard4032]

Great video like always but we better have a Friday this week cause it feels like a 14 day week hahah and I’m ready for Friday!

[@uonadtehrrocks]

Are they as strong as the regular versions?

[@nuclearexplosion5841]

Watching this channel is not good for my bank account🤣

[@user-vn1di4oq4w]

Would like to see a side by side w/snap on and metco. I have a snapon flex head with a 1/4" body w/ 3/8" dr.

[@randysmith9636]

Hey boss, is there anyway that you could get me the part number for that. I have the FM70, 3/8 drive on a 1/4 inch frame but it isn't a flex head. Thanks in advance.

[@kendallas3705]

They look nice. For that kind of money though, I would rather give it to my local Snap On guy over amazon. Just my 2..

[@KoonTrucking]

There ya go, your options. I just show good tools

[@monotaru264]

you can get nepros direct from the KTC nepros website i bought myself some compact ratchets in may

[@frankthespank]

You must really…. love… your Snap-On guy… not judging or anything. 😆

[@elspookeymew1900]

@@frankthespank hey dude there's nothing wrong with that especially when your snap on is cool asf and understand a lot of situations

[@Kurvan]

@@frankthespank The Snap On guy has just the right, uh tool, for some, and that’s okay

[@Anglo-EgyptianMan]

These are damn good tools, probably better than snap-on. If only they were made in the USA...

[@KoonTrucking]

Then they wouldn’t be that quality. It’s time we actually face it. It’s been happening for a while now and it’s gotten worse especially since the pandemic. American workers have gotten lazy and everything here has went down in quality. It’s everywhere. It’s pathetic but it is true. You can’t even get seated and have service at a restaurant now!

[@robertbowser1883]

Very interesting

[@jameswatkins7278]

Do they plan on a non quick release line-up ?

[@KoonTrucking]

I doubt it. They offer it in the KTC line. Everything about Nepros is premium so pretty sure they won’t. I actually prefer it.

[@bixkauldhar1566]

Japanese handtools are amazing,think Honda quality.

[@1vw4me]

Yeah, I'd say NEPROS is like an Acura NSX. lol

[@semperflyer797]

Could you imagine if they put blue soft grip handles on them with their quality? Better get these before all the idiots break them and the price goes up.

[@gooddad1975]

Your channel is addictive lol I got a matco 4s red was looking for a hutch no dealer in my area 04240

[@KoonTrucking]

Might reach out to Matco and see if they have one close so you can get it?

[@G4Disco]

I was going to convert a Snap-On for my Subaru spark plugs. But, I’ll be adding this to my fledgling Nepros collection. They are almost too pretty to use.

[@MrSupernova111]

Beautiful! Although I'm not a fan of flex ratchets and wrenches.

[@KoonTrucking]

They have regular ratchets

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Nice ratchets

[@justindawson3872]

Can you do a torque test of the Dewalt DCF903B 3/8 impact gun

[@michaelmcdaniel167]

Can anyone confirm if the head is the exact same between the 1/4in and compact 3/8in ratchets? I want to get the new ip gold compact 3/8 but they dont sell the ratchet by itself. I was thinking of buying the 1/4 inch drive and getting the repair kit for the compact 3/8 and swapping the internals. I'd end up with a silver button but better than $350 for the set that includes the ratchet. the outer dimensions are exactly the same.

[@KoonTrucking]

The 3/8 head is much larger than the 1/4” head in diameter and depth

[@michaelmcdaniel167]

@@KoonTrucking im referring to the 3/8 compact head. 3/8" anvil in the 1/4" head that you featured in this video models nbrc390, nbrc390l, or nbrc390s. It appears you could purchase the repair kit for these ratchets and put it into the 1/4" rachets head such as the nbr290. They are both listed as 22mm in diameter and 11mm in depth on KTC's website. The only difference i can see between the repair kits for the 1/4" and the 3/8" COMPACT is that the anvil is bigger. The pawl and all the other internal pieces appear identical.

[@dodgesportsman772]

Wonder how the warranty works... My matco tools goes as follows: 1. Walk on truck 2. Hand over tool 3. Get new tool 4. Walk off truck with 300.00 worth of new tools on my account... Yeah, maybe I need to rethink all this..lol

[@donaldseagraves4743]

Clay like yourself I love a good ratchet. I was wondering if you have seen or tried out the craftsman 120 tooth ratchets? My favorite and go to the most like I think yours is the Matco flex head 3/8

[@KoonTrucking]

I played with them in store

[@zackemory7079]

But how thick is the head on the compact? Comparable to Matco or thicker?

[@schwartztekllc]

The only reason I haven't ordered any Japanese ratchets is that I haven't seen any locking flex heads. I have given up quick release for locking flex heads on almost every ratchet. I dislike SnapOn locking mechanisms but I have a few. Like Matco the best. I have a few flex heads with strong ball detents and still don't like them for not staying in position.

[@KoonTrucking]

The design of the Nepros is nice. It has a Teflon type busing that rides under the head. It won’t get floppy

[@6548ww]

They look like nice tools but on the flex head ratchets they must have the locking mechanism on it to get into my toolbox 🧰 after a while the ones that don’t lock get sloppy and floppy the more you use them if these don’t they’ll be the first of there kind

[@KoonTrucking]

They don’t because of the design the way they are made. These are truly quality tools. They won’t get floppy

[@6548ww]

@@KoonTrucking Well you are the Man and that’s good enough for me 😀 may give them a try soon 👍

[@KoonTrucking]

The bushing that’s under the head keeps pressure on it and you can tighten the screws and just like magic no floppy ratchet head

[@mikeyoses72]

Nice ratchets, nice packaging, all the need is to throw in is a sticker and I'd be all over it😏

[@lilskittelz8514]

How many ratchets do you have in total ? Like every brand

[@KoonTrucking]

Too many ! Haha a lot is my safe answer

[@billybob6469]

@@KoonTrucking can we get a video soon if your ratchets or have you done one already?

[@KoonTrucking]

I posted pics of them on my Instagram

[@ryanherman5035]

Put that puppy in a jewelry box and propose to your woman with that fine tool. If she says yes you got you a keeper

[@redethridge7829]

Hey @koontrucking this is off topic just wondering what your go to penetrate is? PB blaster or wd40 or @kroil ? I'm in Indianapolis and we get a lot of rust and dump trucks carrying salt. Kroil does the best for me. I've used all different types over the years. Great video by the way. 👍👍

[@KoonTrucking]

I use Free All and the penetrating oil from Kimball Midwest a good bit. Nobody here sells Kroil but I’ve heard good stuff about it too

[@vig37]

That link is broken.

[@tommyross2959]

I want a hat . Diesel medic !

[@KoonTrucking]

Don’t have any

[@badbiker666]

I was impressed with these reviews of Nepros ratchets. I liked the compact head design. I looked them up and found that the ratchets alone are nearly $200. It is absolutely not worth it to me to spend that much on a single tool. I am sure they are great tools, but I just don't have that kind of money. If I needed one of the specialty ratchets to get a job done and the cost of the tool didn't completely wipe out my profit on the job, I might consider one. But I haven't found myself in that position just yet.

[@roverworks4886]

Seems nice, but as a professional technician I cant wait to mail off my broken tools. The price i pay for the tool truck brands more than pay for themselves when I can get them fixed or replaced every week when the tool truck comes by. Now if I was a weekend garage mechanic doing work once a month or so, they might work. For a professional tech the tool truck prices more than pay for themselves in the long run.

[@KoonTrucking]

Well if you are breaking ratchets weekly that’s a bad thing but all you have to do is send one email and have the repair kit sent out. Probably faster than when the tool truck comes the next week. I know what you are saying but think about it. If you break your ratchet the day after he came by it’s 6 more days ….. Mail comes daily and can be shipped in 2-3 ?

[@roverworks4886]

@@KoonTrucking The mail comes daily? Most companies only ship out on work days, and nothing is delivered Sundays. I'm not saying I'm breaking my tools every week, just that I have the opportunity to have any broken tools fixed every week. And for that price it makes more sense to give my money to the guys I personally know and support. I seriously doubt sellers on Amazon will take care of me the same way.

[@KoonTrucking]

@@roverworks4886 do as you wish man, I don’t make any money from the sale of any ratchet made by any company. I just show good quality tools, in fact I try to show the best of the best when it comes to tools. I probably have more ratchets than anyone and these by far are the best ratchets made as far as quality.

[@THExLAWxMAN]

Just think, when u retire you could sell all those ratchets and have some mega bucks. Especially all of those snap-ons

[@jacksmith2315]

From looking on the link, these are more expensive than snap on. I have the 3/8 long handle flex head i got from a snap on dealer and it was like $130. The nepros are 200+ for the equivalent.

[@georgef1176]

Come on clay your real viewers know your favorite ratchet is the Matco comfort grip. It’s my favorite too!!

[@KoonTrucking]

Depends on the job, I will admit I wouldn't treat these like I do my Matco ratchets! They are the work horses, these are much nicer!

[@TheNachris720]

They're competing with the big dawgs, in their pricing. Why not just buy MAC. or Snap-On ? Also would like to know how long have you personally used these ratchets? A week, a month, a year , a couple years? Kind of important to know being your advertising this as excellent ratchets and amazing chroming.. but where does this opinion come from? First impression or time of use?

[@KoonTrucking]

I’ve had Nepros for months but they are much smoother than tool truck ratchets. They are better balanced and the chrome is much nicer. They are truly top quality ratchets

[@SnD340]

@Jacks Journale lots of mechanics in Japan love snap on. They use their ratchets and sockets all the time. Snap on tool boxes with custom color ways is nothing new there. Seems as if you are bias to your own home country. Japanese mechanics never complain about warranty or about pricing with "imported" tools from America. I see your comments all the time. All I ever see is you sucking off snap on mac and matco. They are undoubtedly great tool companies that sell tools made from over seas with a marked up tag.

[@guyconnell2250]

What if you are boycotting Amazon? Any other US options?

[@KoonTrucking]

Not that I know of

[@kevinsilveira4418]

Sounds like a patriot to me

[@rathernotsay8185]

Clay with a mullet??

[@KoonTrucking]

Haha not a mullet it’s long all over!

[@pharmdog1]

I would be fine with no warranty if keeps an American or Made in USA company open.

[@dainsmart6237]

Puts a lot of big company tools to shame, bit like Tudor and Rolex watches the same watch but Rolex a better finish inside and out

[@davidoubre6858]

Where's Minou?

[@KoonTrucking]

You lost me?

[@davidoubre6858]

Minou, French for cat. I'm cajun from South Louisiana.

[@davidoubre6858]

Sounds like me-new

[@KoonTrucking]

Got ya ! He’s probably running around the parking lot chasing everything that moves. That’s his daily thing

[@andybrooks4070]

Man there are a lot of haters, yea there are tools similar to this that will work just fine, however I never saw nepros as a brand of tool you would just buy to buy, you had to search for them and be willing to wait to get them, there are a lot of foreign brands like this that arent as well known and make crazy good quality tools that arent or the average guy, they are for the tool nerd like Clay or someone like myself or someone who really appreciates the finer details, and like anything those finer details come at a cost

[@KoonTrucking]

There’s a reason they never advertise their products. They sell themselves. They are top quality and obviously you pay for that. But until someone sees them in person they won’t understand the value.

[@KoonTrucking]

And haters hate… what can you say. Jealousy is a terrible thing.

[@SPMech1]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jeffwolf8018]

I'll stick to my Koken Z 72 ratchet. Just got 1/4 and 3/8 ratchet both under $50 they also have the lowest back drag of any rachet.

[@trophbrwntrouthunter]

Am I missing a video or something? Are you just dipping on matco or what?

[@KoonTrucking]

Nope Still Love Matco just showing options. I don’t work for any of the ratchet makers I just show the best of the best

[@johnb1121]

Looks good but too much money 😥😥😥

[@KoonTrucking]

They are high but anything made with precision and this type of finish will be. These aren’t cheap made. If you ever felt one of them you would understand better.

[@johnb1121]

@@KoonTrucking one day 😁😁😁

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Like the previous comment the price is crazy expensive I’ll go to snap on or mac you got to really love ratchets to spend that kind of money I’d be scared to use it and scratch it lo l

[@jacksmith2315]

Wow those are pricey. Most expensive 3/8 ratchets ive seen. Even more than my snap on 3/8 long handle flex head. Sweet ratchets tho

[@KoonTrucking]

They are sweet

[@clintd1]

This is going to sound mean, but trust me it's not meant to be. Anyway can you put a bookmark to skip the intro for the guys that binge watch your video's please?

[@KoonTrucking]

Just skip through it

[@werkzeugtest8615]

They have a nice finish but the mechanics inside didn't impressed me much! The quick release doesn't work clean an the bag drag is much over the Ko-ken Zeal ratchets that are much better in my opinion an even my Stahlwille I like better.

[@chryslertechnician3439]

Rather pay Matco or snap on for that price…..

[@KoonTrucking]

Go get it then? Makes me no difference I don’t get any commission from anyone I just like nice tools

[@Izzylion]

Wait a fucking minute.... all that drooling on em' ratchets, part numbers, lenghts and couldn't mention what they run for?

[@KoonTrucking]

I put the link in there? I can’t remember all that crap it’s like 11 ratchets

[@shanepipkin4041]

nice but stupid expensive when other do the same thing

[@KoonTrucking]

There’s a difference and unless you use one you won’t appreciate it. A duralast ratchet will do the same thing as a snap on also or the cheap ones that come in the Hyperstep kits at Walmart… these beat out snap on. Even @AvE said it

[@coolcatsgarage558]

7 🥲…. 😂😂

[@MrSupernova111]

Tough crowd! lol

[@KoonTrucking]

Haters hate man you know how it goes

[@MrSupernova111]

@@KoonTrucking True! haha

[@KoonTrucking]

Jealousy is a terrible thing man !

[@P46345]

Somebody needs to show the Japanese how much less they could sell these tools for if it weren't for the packaging. Think about how many more ratchets they could get into a shipping container if they put them all in plastic bags instead of jewelry boxes. ;-)

[@KoonTrucking]

Just how it is. I actually like it. Shows you are getting quality

[@timweb1510]

I’ll take a tekton over that

[@KoonTrucking]

Go ahead and you still got a Tekton ratchet if that’s what you like do it.

[@timweb1510]

@@KoonTrucking didn’t know I needed your permission

[@botsbass842]

Where do these people come from

[@timweb1510]

@@botsbass842 are you still bootlicking

[@suzesiviter6083]

Anybody want to buy my liver?

[@cooter.malone]

F.I.R.S.T.........

[@KoonTrucking]

Always!

[@cooter.malone]

@@KoonTrucking 😎

[@pauln4489]

Thanks, but I prefer MADE IN THE USA!!!