Japanese Tool Haul and Review: Makita, Anex, VESSEL, SK11, OLFA, KOKUYO, GranGear

[@twalker5196]

I open the stuff in the parking lot before I leave. Have done it since I was a kid. These are our toys and it’s nice to get you hands on the item as see if anything is wrong and exchange before I drive home

[@hardlyb]

Thanks for mentioning the Anex ball end screwdriver. I bought one, loved it, and bought 2 more. It's my new favorite screwdriver.

[@bulshavix6]

I got those Anex glow screwdrivers. I carried the flat one for like a month and lost it. Now I’m back to the old craftsman and keep the glow ones in the drawer in my garage

[@owendavis4154]

When using stainless fasteners you should use stainless tools to fit them...that way you don't contaminate your fasteners and cause them to rust.

[@goncalovazpinto6261]

Could you check how well the Wera Vario long double ended bits from the last video fit in different bit holders?

[@jeanluc397]

I mostly liked the tips on the pen drivers. I'm going to get body only from Japan and then the whole kit from US. Those little smaller screwdriver types just don't have enough horsepower for me on most things. Need just a bit more for my go to lightweight bag quick bags.

[@simonh6371]

I think the Anex 395D ratcheting screwdriver has a removable double ended bit, and can take other 1/4 in bits. I have the 306D which is the (very) stubby version of this, it's basically the ''top'' 2 inches of the one you have, with a small double ended (-6mm/PH2) bit, but it takes any standard 1/4 in bits, including longer ones if I don't want to use it as a stubby. No inboard bit storage which I guess is how they manage to keep it so short. Many other ratcheting bit drivers are 4 inches or longer as they have the bit storage in the handle end, so the mechanism is further down. For example the PB Swiss, Klein Tools, Milwaukee stubby ratcheting bit drivers.

[@fuloplehel]

Great tools, I like the Makita drivers. Your collection must be impressive, especially the bit department. 👍👍👍

[@fuloplehel]

@htr5372 This is exactly what is collectors doing. You can collect cars, watches, tools and never use them, just display them in a case. Even tool manufacturers are making special editing tools for collectors. Even I have tool sets with some bits I never used,but they are still there. I am not a collector but I have a lot of tools. It's just a hobby.

[@fuloplehel]

@htr5372Ok this is not exactly my case, I use 90% of my tools. But in various tool sets I have some items that I never used. I like good quality tools but I'm far away from this level of a collection. Some tools are used less than the others, for example my knipex cobra XXL, which is used maybe once in a month. My hobby is just having good brands. My budget is limited,but I always buy the best I can afford. That's it.

[@fuloplehel]

@htr5372 I agree, the majority of videos are just from tool collectors, but they offer some information and sometimes when I'm interested I just watch some videos and tests. For example when knipex released the twingrip pliers I was curious to see how it's working, and after that I purchased the tool. And is a great plier used almost every day. I do a lot of maintenance work and I need a variety of tools. And when you have the right tool for the job, you are more efficient and you save time, and time is money. Another example is a thermal camera, it is expensive but I can find a faulty component in the electric panel very fast,without testing each component with a multimeter. It's making a huge difference and I can do more money. If you are a collector you must have all versions, and limited anniversary editions. I don't do that.

[@fuloplehel]

@htr5372 Unfortunately you can't find long term reviews on tools,, maybe some tests on new ones.

[@normandgoupil382]

Would you please do a video on vessel bits!! My biggest complaint with vessel is where to acquire individual JIS vessel bits. Specifically talking about where you can buy these!!! Tired of buying sets that include 90% of bits I don't use!!! Also when is wiha going to make a ratcheting central fix screwdriver?

[@robertcasey3528]

Im glad you finally got the Anex 397 to review. I like it alot.

[@whatfreedom7]

For anyone wanting the magnetic holder and doesn’t want to deal with the black ship and Japan shipping you can buy similar ones through mechanics time saver and pb Swiss makes their own version.

[@lindsaybrown7357]

Panasonic Japan also make very nice battery drivers. Use them daily for work - they last forever.

[@onikwa]

how do you charge them? I suspect the 110v charger works fine on north america 120v but you never know

[@lindsaybrown7357]

@@onikwa I'm in Australia, but I see they are available in North America.

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Great video, thanks for showing the Anex ratcheting scredrivers. I have the JDM little 10.8v impact driver in white which is an old design that they continue to sell. Its even got brushes in electric motor. But these 7.2v tools have my interest for sure! My JTS (japanese tool disorder) is in remission now untill next video. Thanks Bzeug!!

[@DDB168]

Great haul. Looking forward to the bit joint video as I've often wondered how to make use of those.

[@Soundwave857]

I hate how the DT012 has a fixed speed but the TD022 has variable speed. Why the heck do not both have variable speed??? 😭

[@darushimo]

the “dramatic re-enactment” 😂. great, fun vid. keep em comin!

[@calvinpaul4456]

For those screwdriver mag holders. Could you orient some with handles up. And some with handles down to utilize all the spaces?

[@martinblouin3639]

the quick ball i found it a tiiny bit dry when i got it, i gave it the ol wd40 treatment, not the regular, the dry ptfe one, you should give it a try, makes everything runs super smooth, ratchet included

[@peterryan7340]

Makita pen impact kit in Australia AUD $250

[@mac_gyver-y2d]

makita td022 is the only impact I have seen that can be used by hand for final fine tightening. I ordered one but haven't received it yet so haven't tried it yet

[@bzeug]

I didn't think of that. Yes it does lock the rotation when the power is not being applied. Thank you.

[@Planeta-Shelezyaka]

Уфф... глядя на всё это великолепие - создаётся впечатление что у кого-то уже наступил Новый Год.

[@inflatablemicrowave8187]

I wish a company would come along and make an electric screwdriver in the normal cylinder handle form thats just slightly longer so you can stuff a battery in it. It wouldn't be oversized like the makitadriver, and it would be normal and practical in smaller uses like a regular driver without being as weak as normal electric pen drivers. Still looking for that perfect mix to replace the ltt screwdriver for computer work...

[@YJ_Chen]

Is the vessel electric screwdriver too big for computer work?

[@saucyg6371]

The vessel electric and the Milwaukee electric screwdrivers are probably the best out there rn. Sure there’s dewalt but you can both the vessel and Milwaukee for the price of it

[@TylerSnyder305]

That red Anex ratcheting bit driver may be just what I've been looking for. I have been looking quite a long time for a ratcheting bid driver without any plastic parts ( except for the handle) and this may be the only one. Furthermore I've been searching for year for this very rare Serv-A-Lite ratcheting bit driver which like this has what is essentially a round head ratchet mechanism in the end of the handle. I'm not sure if I'd really be happy with this large bulky handle, but I think I may have to check one of these out.

[@AutobahnDan]

Epic haul!!🎉

[@andyburns]

The Amazon pages for some of these say "ships to UK" and then immediately before say "does not ship to your country"

[@LupusAdNoctem]

Is there any advantage in getting either the Makita pen impact or non-impact pen driver with the JDM chuck over the other? Does access to japanese anvil bits better suit intended function of one more than the other? I'm new to power tools.

[@bzeug]

I'll speak for myself. I want all that the Japanese bit market has to offer, therefore I wanted Japanese power tools with Japanese chucks. The Japanese bit market is amazing. The bits are mostly cross type or "Plus", but there is some Torx, hex, and square. The Awesome variety however is found in the Japanese cross type bits. VESSEL, ANEX, SUNFLAG and others offer some really interesting features and aesthetics. Here are some of my videos with more info about that topic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ21oot5rsR3erc kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn2kgnWenq6noKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbPp5ihmc2ea6c

[@LupusAdNoctem]

@@bzeug After binging all of your tool haul videos from the last 4 years, I came to a similar conclusion, which is why I'm so intrigued by these pen drivers. I was moreso asking about the drivers themselves as a vehicle for using the Japanese bit. If one were to follow your advice in this video and order one driver from Japan and the other as part of the full US kit, is there any benefit to getting the Japanese chuck on the _impact_ *or* _regular driver_ specifically? Like if the goal is to be able to work with the cool Japanese bits more often, do you find one driver to have a wider range of uses and applications over the other thereby facilitating that objective?

[@bzeug]

@@LupusAdNoctem Ah. The Pen Driver (non-impact) is perfectly suited for computers, electronics, RC Hobbies and things like that, and the Japanese bits are so perfect for those applications too because it seems that the fasters in all those things are Asian anyway. The impact however, gets more into the cabinetry hardware and electrical type applications where terminal bits, pre-drilling and more European posidrive fasters (IKEA) are likely to be encountered.

[@ForeGeorgeman]

If anyone is looking for a good electric screw driver should check out the Metabo DB3DL2. It's 3.6 volts, but for $70 with 2 batteries and a charger it's an absolute steal. I'm a copier repair technician and I use it daily and I've never been left wanting for more power. I usually keep my clutch set on 5, and I'm working on machine screws and plastic screws which have a real chance of stripping out. A tip for not need to constantly change your clutch setting is to break the screw loose manually. If you're not holding down the trigger the bit will only turn a little bit, so you can turn your wrists 90 degrees without pressing the trigger until the screw is broken loose and then screw it the rest of the way out using the trigger. Another technician I work with has the Milwaukee and it's features are the same except it costs more and he's had to warranty it multiple time, so I wouldn't recommend it. The Milwaukee, Makita, and Metabo have a bunch of little details that are exactly the same which makes me think they maybe made in the same factory, but I don't really know. These clutched screw guns are also amazing for assembling furniture too btw.

[@nashjonas]

Those Olfa products are super nice 👌

[@gf2e]

For the items that Amazon JP says are out of stock - are there multiple sellers? Maybe there are third party listings that will ship to the USA, but *those* are out of stock? (Maybe they were never in stock…it’s pretty easy to list an item with Amazon I think…)

[@benhelder7525]

Did you try the ANEX micro screwdrivers? I got a few of them and the handle is really comfortable (not as comfy as my PB Swiss but still) ANEX 3545 T8x30 if you are interested

[@BLASTIC0]

What are the options for an impact driver that uses the Japanese 13mm or w/e it is? Looking for a 12v

[@highcarbrider]

MIP hex drivers are AMAZING

[@brendanwoodward6295]

I ordered the Makita Pen Driver from Amazon Japan without battery and charger, only to realize that the battery and charger do not seem to be sold apart from a tool kit here in North America. All that I figure that I can do is either order from Japan again, or maybe just bite the bullet and buy the full NA version complete with battery and charger, and then accept that I have the Japan version chuck that will take Vessel and Anex +2 drill bits.

[@bzeug]

The cheapest way to get two batteries and a charger in the USA is in a full kit. This kit in the kit was on sale around Black Friday for $188 which was a good deal. Affiliate link: amzn.to/3NDlOQy

[@bzeug]

If you order batteries from Japan, please let me know how that goes. I am curious if Amazon will do it, and if the shipping seems expensive or if it is just like ordering anything else.

[@bzeug]

This battery on Amazon USA is now $43. This price is way down from when I bought it. Affiliate link: amzn.to/3GR7P5V

[@mirrimdimdom]

Not sure if still relevant but the Makita DC10 charger charges these batteries. It's compatible to both 10,8V and 7,2V platform. There is a huge used market on these and the should last forever. In Germany a used one is usually sold for around 10€.

[@rpmcaicara]

Saludes from Brazil...great reviews

[@lesslighter]

The makita pen drives to go for 200+ USD on an old exchange rate huh Impact type TD022DSHX (basically complete package) is 22700 yen while TD022DZ (tool only) is 11900 yen Screw type DF012DSHX (again complete package) is 26400 while DF012DZ (again tool only) is 14100 yen

[@mapache_del_sur]

Has anyone used any of the super expensive Tohnichi brand drivers? I guess they specialize in torque screwdrivers. Some of them are over $1000, and some don’t even list the price on their website. I’m just gonna assume they’re over engineered and awesome.

[@blueworm123]

Where did you buy these from?

[@bzeug]

Amazon Japan, but these items were shipped from Amazon Japan to Blackship.com then Blackship repackaged them and shipped them to me. Amazon Japan would not ship these specific items to me in the USA as they normally would.

[@ooltimu]

The makita screwdriver seems identical to metabo/hitachi

[@kennethhanes5438]

Milwaukee are coming out with red lithium tools

[@what1865]

i really dont understand the hype around TTI products, ive now owned 2 milwaukee ratchets one 1st gen and 1 speed, and i also have the stubby 3/8, the ratchets work fine but have awful ergonomics and the paddle switch is meh, the stubby was awsome at first but has lost power over time, not to mention that the m12 batteries have little plastic hooks that break so now i have to duck tape the batteries to the tool, so yeh probobali gonna go for makita or bosch in the future, i need cordless ratchets so might just buy snapon

[@what1865]

the makita ratchet just makes no sense

[@timkrouse345]

This stuff is a step up from Harbor Freight I can see.

[@LabiaLicker]

I'm glad someone is giving those Anex ball ratchet drivers the kudos they deserve

[@СергейТим-ч1л]

КРУТО 👍

[@goncalovazpinto6261]

4:00 spelunking!🤣

[@DigitalAndYaleSolutions]

Screwdriver electric panasonic exena 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@marexxx666]

Love your videos. Sometimes i see smtn new what i need to buy. Or sometimes i see what you are telling is not worth my money. I hope someday you will show us your workshop tour with all those great tools!

[@rngmstrs]

SK11 actually reads SK one-one. not eleven

[@bzeug]

Yes, that's right. I can hear that when I watch Japanese KZbinrs. I think they say something like S K ichi ichi or something like that.

[@JasonWilliams-zz1gc]

Stop pushing plastic rubbish and concentrate on quality