My HiKOKI (previously Hitachi) cordless tools

In this video I talk about my new HiKOKI tools (formerly Hitachi). Recently HiKOKI sent me their new line of MultiVolt and 18v tools, and in this video I talk about the new 36v MultiVolt platform, test the tools alongside some Makita and Hitachi 18v tools, and go through my opinions on each of the tools.
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Hitachi Cordless:
Hitachi Combi Drill DV18DBXL geni.us/WjUSDdc (Amazon) geni.us/B6IY (Amazon)
Hitachi Impact Driver WH18DBFL2
Hitachi Circular Saw C18DBAL geni.us/6Fyn (Amazon) geni.us/4G38C (Amazon)
Hitachi Jigsaw CJ18DSL geni.us/vcxNBp (Amazon) geni.us/LkafJ (Amazon)
Hitachi Angle Grinder G18DBAL geni.us/RZE7 (Amazon) geni.us/IpujAYj (Amazon)
Hitachi Planer P18DSL geni.us/l3a3aUd (Amazon) geni.us/vVA8r (Amazon)
Hitachi Oscillating Multitool CV18DBL geni.us/2Pu3MU (Amazon) geni.us/VcZGmq (Amazon)
Hitachi 18g Finish Nailer NT1850 geni.us/CqtVT (Amazon) geni.us/BOBk (Amazon)
Hitachi Framing Nailer NR1890 geni.us/sXWN (Amazon) geni.us/lAOPP (Amazon)
Hitachi Battery Charger geni.us/TmTGbz (Amazon)
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[@turrafirmaguitarchannel]

Hitachi are not so prevalent in Australia but I have a driver and drill with two 18v batteries that are still going strong after 8 years. Their battery tech is top notch.

[@catmonkey6826]

Agreed, I have 2 batteries performing well after 7 years, I've added various body units and those two batteries are still going strong.

[@-opus]

hikoki has a very similar range, price and presentation to Dewalt and Milwaukee in Sydney tools

[@kenspix]

I loved your take on the new HiKoki brand and their former Hitch connection. I also owned Hitachi tools and found them to be a very competitive tool company that the professional use. I look forward to seeing more of your videos, thanks for your presentation.

[@Thom4123]

I really appreciate your reviews, I know you’re going to be honest with us and take your recommendation when purchasing a tool. Take Care.

[@garytheonion]

Great Vid Keith, enjoyed that. Really good to hear about the donation to 'The Men's Shed' charity,and also the mention about 'marketing tactics' from some companies. You should be applauded for your clarity on both. Well done, keep up the great work!!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! It’s credit to Hitachi really as I didn’t pay for the tools so they don’t owe me anything 👍

[@stevejenks2504]

Great video once again. I love your honesty. Great to see you donated your tools to your charity. I can honestly say I do get a little to excited when I see you have released a new video! Keep up the good work, you are going from strength to strength.

[@nigegrumlin6636]

Great review Keith and yes, we are still watching. Best wishes from Yorkshire.

[@leewillis3362]

Yet again, another transparent review of gifted tools. An amazing gesture of goodwill for donating quality tools to the Manshed project. Keep up the good work Mr Brown.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks! Credit to Hitachi for the donation really as I didn’t pay for the tools!

[@BrAdolf00]

Excellent review mate, have been weighing up between Hikoki and Makita and from all the reviews I've watched this review is definitely the most comprehensive. Have decided to go with Hikoki and I am extremely happy with my choice, thanks for your great review, was very helpful 👍

[@terencecharlesworth1499]

Spent some time chatting to one of their guys at maker central it was good to have a look at the tools on display without them giving it the hard sell great honest video again Keith cheers

[@adrianryan1975]

Well done with your donation. Just bought a hikoki combo pack and looking forward to putting them through their paces

[@markhedquist9597]

All I can say is, NICE SCORE! Free tools! I have all of the different Hitachi cordless nailguns and absolutely love them.

[@zephatjeeeeeeeee]

Great video again mate! High point off my week haha , can't wait to get home on Fridays to kick the weekend off with a video of you! Great work again Keith thanks for the info and have a good on mate!

[@fetabrown]

Been using a Hitachi Combi power drill for years, always gets the job done. 💚

[@accessfm]

Agree totally with your comments in the metal Vs plastic chuck... I have a plastic non rachet chuck on my Hitachi 18v and it can loosen while in reverse and the bit in it falls out. Annoying as hell but still love the drill so nice to see they are going the metal route.

[@theovanzyl7133]

Rag'n'BoneBrown - You are a true inspiration, sir. No sweat about the length of the video. As 'mr Wood' said below, an hour of you sweeping out your workshop is still more entertaining an informative that a whole lot of other garbage on KZbin.

[@LittleShedWorkshop]

Another great video, been watching for about 3 months I really enjoy them. Great stuff.

[@bryangittings4197]

Great video I like your honest opinions on the tools. I like how you donate your other tools says a lot about you. Always a big fan of what you do. You could make your videos an hour and I would still watch every minute

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks! The credit for the tools being given to charity should be for Hitachi as I didn’t pay for them.

[@mrwood4557]

Mate, you could post an hour video of you sanding and I'll still watch it. Long time watcher and love every minute of it.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@nigelmtb]

Yep, I agree with that, Mr. Wood.

[@raindogred]

sounds gay

[@BelzoGraphics]

me too

[@carlthorpe4059]

Great video Keith, honest as usual. Fair play to you donating the old tools, and don't worry, we'd all watch if your videos were an hour long! Already looking forward to the next video

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! Credit to Hitachi for the charitable donation really as I didn’t pay for them. 👍

[@deanoh6414]

I've got an old Hitachi 18v drill driver ... with the "pole" LI-ON type battery. Great machine and it handles anything I throw at it. Honestly think I would buy refurbished if it ever gave up the ghost, I rate it that highly.

[@SPUDMACKER]

There is only one thing better than a new tool...... A "FREE" new tool!! And you got a shop full of free tools. Good for you. Kepp the videos coming. Thanks Mate!

[@Den_Watts]

Excellent. Been a long time subscriber, and can see the video Quality go Waaaaay up. Keep it up bro.

[@bidders77]

they look like nice tools, good on you for donating your old ones. great cause.

[@OllyParryJones]

A good overview, Keith and it's great that Hitachi/HiKoki are willing to give you this opportunity. It's normally something I'd only expect to see on a channel across the pond. I'll be interested to see how you get on with the impact driver and its multiple speeds. I've always thought that features like that would mostly benefit someone working on a building site, day in day out but I'm sure it won't leave you short of power. ;-) Speaking of which, the 36v Vs. 18v circular saw test was VERY impressive! A few years from now, 36v could be the standard, as 18v has been for the past twenty years. Looking forward to future videos. Great to know that you're donating the old tools to a worthy cause. All the very best.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@alexnosheds]

I like your transparency. Good video too.

[@GregWallis]

Really nice of you to donate your Hitachi gear.

[@jonasschmid9714]

The main benefit with having the motor housing on the left site is, that if you hold the saw with your right hand(as most people do) and you finish a cut, you have the bigger part of the saw base sit on the bigger, clamped down pice of wood(becaus your normaly cutting with the fixt part in front of you and the part that will fall of next to you) and the saw is not swinging down towards your legs.

[@seangannon193]

best tool on the market, hitachi are always great

[@nigelmtb]

Yep, still watching! Nice job Keith.

[@lindsaybrown7357]

Excellent reviews. I've got a very early Hitachi Circular Battery Saw that has the motor on the other side, I agree with you and can't understand why they swapped it about.

[@CharlieSkapentry]

ive just bought the triple hammer 18v impact. its brilliant, and weighs nothing with a nice slim 3 amp battery on it. like you said the settings are great, i fitted a kitchen the other day and then was driving timbalocks into sleepers the next day with it. completely suited to both jobs

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yep I love it!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Nice looking tools. Would love to hear this stories some time.

[@PARABOLOUS]

Having watched many of your other videos I would not be put off by you talking about tools you've received for free. I trust you'll let us know if you like them or not. Awesome videos! More modeling shots with the tools haha

[@Tez73]

Brilliant review . Thank you mate

[@colmarsh3232]

looking forward to finding out how your new tools come along.

[@NathanielLNewton]

This is the best review video I've seen in a long time.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@davegower123]

"I'm surprised you're even still watching..." Of course I am! Keep it up Keith!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks!

[@TheStrongwomans]

Looking by new drill as by d walt is getting old so thanks for the review and your honesty 🙋🙋🙋

[@AndreaArzensek]

Fantastic set of tools and you'll get a great use of those. I'm a bit envious but I like that they are in great hands. Cheers

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks Andrea

[@bobdickweed]

Great review mate..;-p HiKOKI sounds like a game for the playstation in japan

[@DebsHill1]

I’m a fan of hitachi (hokiki) tools. I have 2 drills, corded circular saw and 18v brad nailer. So was interested in your review. The new 36v is amazing, especially the circular saw, it left the other two in the dust. Thanks for doing this. Only downside is the cost and as I’m a weekend woodworker I can justify the cost at this time. But it was good to see.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yeah it’s the tools are not cheap but I guess they’re aimed more at the professionals... I am very lucky to have them... I feel so honoured! thank you!

[@garylee4141]

Good video, like the new hikoki tools I currently use 14v makita there quite old , think I might get the hikoki drills after seeing this video

[@bigpete4227]

I am usually suspicious of paid presentations however they are configured, but you seem like an honest chap. Those shorts though.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

😂

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

Why on earth would they change their name, lose brand recognition, and start from scratch? In the US the Hitachi name is being replaced with "Metabo HPT". Sounds like some sort of diet pill.

[@phildxyz]

Agree completely, Hitachi suggests that it's going to be quality, Hikoki sounds like some cheapo ripoff brand...

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

I agree about the diet pill-sounding name.

[@BischBaschBosch]

Hitachi power tools were made by KOKI Holdings - a sub division of Hitachi essentially. KOKI Holdings also own Metabo. In the EU/Asia market, they've gone for a combined name "Hikoki" (Hitachi+KOKI). In the US Metabo HPT (HIKOKI Power Tools). I'm not sure but do you already have access to Metabo power tools in the US? Surely there'll be some confusion between Metabo and Metabo HPT if that's the case - unless they'll be converging the Metabo and Hikoki brands in the US. I can see what they've done but can't see the need tbh.

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

Metabo tools in the US are apparently geared towards professional users (you won't find them at the local home improvement stores). Not being a pro/contractor, I honestly never heard of them before Googling it. I can see Hitachi trying to appear more up-market by using that name, but I think most DIY consumers in the US just won't get it - "Metabo who???". That and the fact that Metabo is/was a German company, now owned by a Japanese company, with tools largely made in China. It all gets kind of murky.

[@BischBaschBosch]

Same over here too. Both Metabo and Hitachi are/were aimed at professionals if slightly lower cost than big name competitors like Dewalt, Makita, Bosch etc. I agree I doubt folks'll get it. Have to say though, tried the Hikoki nailers at a demo recently and was mighty impressed. Seems like Dewalt and Senco finally have some decent competition in the 18V nailer market.

[@davidnunya4938]

I am still using my Hitachi 12v drill and driver. These things last forever.

[@chumulungma]

just what i needed , thank you.going hikoki v soon lol

[@abetteridge84]

Literally the whole duration of the video I just had “Oohh do the Hokey Cokey!” going round and round my head.

[@meandnature6452]

Thats a nice set of tools!

[@taitelennox4514]

cool man, good luck with your new tools.

[@SeanBZA]

Those impact drivers would be good sent to Doubleboost, to try in his workshop or on his Sentinel Steam wagon series. Would speed the job along nicely there, and they will get some real hard testing with all the blue air you can stand for as well.

[@nurabdul1436]

The base plate for your saw is wider on the left, which is the better side for stabilisation. And all that dust blows to the right, away from the user. I Hav3 a Makita left blade, bought it thinking it'd be better for right handers. My cuts were wobbly, and tilted esp. on thin cut. I was also covered in man glitter. So I threw away all my jigs, made proper left handed versions of them. Then woodworking became fun again.

[@Blairjorgy86]

Thanks for the video. I am interested in the new 36v range. One tool that I would like to see in hikoki would be a die grinder. It's the only thing stopping me upgrading.

[@crjcannon]

Nice honest vid bro. You got you some proper toys there old friend. Shouldn't take too long to through a big new workshop together with that collection of bad boys. Nice charity touch with your old stuff. Keep it up.

[@jofloresz]

Great score and another great video, thanks for sharing.

[@anatolii_8021]

Отличный электроинструмент!!!

[@nymitermotorenzo4324]

Hi Bone Brown In this video, I saw you had a WH18DBFL2 impact driver and i also have the same one, and because WH18DBFL2 dont have speed selection feature like WH18DBDL2 so i feel the slowest speed of WH18DBFL2 is quite fast than the others, did you feel like me ?

[@cjhification]

Think what you're doing for your local men's shed is commendable, based on that I have subscribed to your channel to see what you have to offer.

[@passg1920]

Hi, pretty new subscriber here watching your older videos. I've noticed you've gone from HIKOKI, to Makita and currently to Milwaukee tools, replacing each time almost all your tools in each category. I understand how attractive it is to have new tools plus the additional income you get from the manufacturers, but anyhow I wanted to ask you which one of these 3 brands do you consider has the higher quality and longest running batteries. Is there any specific tool you miss and would like to still have from Hikoki now?. I find so interesting the multivolt technology and even more with the AC adapter they have developed.

[@jpkalishek4586]

keep that impact and an impact socket of the proper size in your van for tire changes. Makes a roadside quick change even faster.

[@kevinwestwood6668]

I hope they release a 36v mitre saw.

[@danielprisk9975]

They are releasing a multi volt mitre saw. Confirmed !!

[@johnnasey1770]

Hi great video, can you send a link for the dust port for the saw please

[@63256325N]

Can't say much about the color, along with the blower, those things are pure evil! That's certainly a nice pile of tools regardless of how you got them. Thanks for the video.

[@maff3]

Wow these look awesome. Its hard to change from another brand though since you have so many skins

[@alkiviadhimanxura7871]

Great tools

[@petercurtis9297]

Nice vid as usual. Thumbs up for donating your old tool to charity. I like that new circular saw. My ryobi is great for sheet material but it comes unstuck or rather stuck on more robust stuff.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! The credit for the tools being given to charity should be for Hitachi as I didn’t pay for them

[@jojet92]

I plan to buy hikoki 36v blower,what do you think after 3 years or more using it? Its good to buy? I already have cr36da , dv36da & 2pcs 36v 4ah battery..that why planning to buy another hikoki product

[@Rezorcful]

I always wanted hitachi nailers but their batteries dont look very durable i dont know if i wanna buy into them..

[@bullpup33]

Good review. Would like to see 36v throw down. Makita vs Hitachi.

[@JamesManCave]

I think you will find the motors on the circular saw are on the left side due to balancing it against the motion of the blade (centrifugal force) , if it was on the other side it would tend to pull one way

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yeah a good point. But my Makita circ saw had the motor on the right and that worked fine

[@JamesManCave]

@@RagnBoneBrown did the blade spin in a different direction to the Hitachi/hikoki saws?

[@skybugstheprofessional6569]

Really like 36v hikoki tools . I am holding back buying 16 v tools atm .

[@davep5829]

A new workshop, what's the timescale for that then?

[@animationcreations42]

One tool that I bought on a whim and use all the time is an osculating multi tool. Even though it's only 12v it's surprisingly powerful, so I can only imagine what it'd be like if it was 36v! I prefer the 12v because it's a lot smaller and doesn't have a huge battery sticking out the back

[@RagnBoneBrown]

It’s a great tool, I use it so much more than I ever expected too. I expect the HiKOKI will be 18v but we’ll see...

[@animationcreations42]

The thing that I find myself using it for the most is sanding. They're great for getting into the small gaps, or if you want a small tool just to keep with you when you're not in the shop

[@joshuasturt4242]

Multi volt is basically a less powerful version on flex volt?

[@chazM6116]

Battery both same size and weight means there are the same amount of cells How long will a charge last for both voltages in the same tool type?

[@uknowulikethat4042]

can't understand why some people get their jocks in a twist when someone gets sent products, personally I think it's great that someone who uses and needs these tools gets a good deal. the new range of HiKOKI tools really stand out against those sweet yellow shorts :)

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

It's not about a good deal though is it? People don't trust a review that has the manufacturer donate it for obvious reasons.

[@jtthe3rd634]

Love my hitachi (HIKOKI)stuff good stuff

[@Jtx_Tools]

Can you please link that circular saw dust port.

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

I enjoyed the video.

[@sphinx19]

18 V 5 Ah is 36V 2.5 Ah, it is not an increase in power is just an option to use the battery on 18/36V tools is a cool feature

[@kloeffon]

Ah is battery capacity. Power is voltage times current, so for the same current doubling the voltage doubles the power.

[@yeulakho6574]

Nice to have free stuff👍😆

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Here in the US they are now Mentabo HPT (HPT = Hitachi Power Tools) I think Metabo the German company owns them? Can the new line up of tolls take the smaller 18v batteries? I would not always want the huge heavy batteries.

[@elizabethamizdail7939]

Nice tools!!!

[@rick6327]

i use the makita impact drill everyday, its a beast.

[@adamandlorraine]

How's the 18v jigsaw? Same as all the others? I don't think there's much between any pro brand jigsaw. I have 3 new Hitachi batteries with my 16g nailer so I might as well get their jigsaw. Unless it's terrible!

[@simdog635]

Don't you get the urge to break out into song and sing " Do the Hikoki Koki". Nice Video Keith ;-)

[@barryroberts6470]

Great review Keith and i'm really jealous as well, hope you enjoy playing ooops sorry using your new toys, ooops again tools ha ha ha. Barry (Wirral, ENG)

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Haha! Thanks Barry👍

[@perrinekld7451]

No hikoki multivolt table saw in europe but there's metabo hpt one in the usa. WHY?

[@Gumball99]

I've got a hitachi tool that I am very fond off.

[@johnandshelly82]

Great review very in-depth . another great KZbin channel that this company should give tools so he can test is rob songer, he’s a master brick layer. There is a lot of woodworking setup with some brickwork forms and he was a big hitachi user.

[@Just-Dave-]

First time viewer,irregular commenter....😂 Nice video and opinions on these. Since screwfix introduced them I was not sure as the brand change name. Love the multi battery idea. My only gripe is how they look,I just don’t like green hahahha I am a Bosch man myself....💆🏼‍♂️ bluueee lol Random feedback over Thanks Steve

[@richardprado6608]

Is there a channel for diy tutorial on how to fix hitachi power tools?

[@carlossouza8580]

Amo seu trabalho, ótimo profissional, parabéns. #Brasil

[@shravaniengineers4775]

Very nice..

[@richardlacey8148]

Great video would be great to hear bout the other manufacturers dirty tatics some other KZbin folks complain

[@danielwillits2173]

“...and sweeping up shavings from my garden is a thing of the past... because now I can just blast them into next door’s garden” 😂 if you haven’t seen the end of the video to Blur - Good Song then you need to check that out Keith cos I think you just did an unintentional homage!!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Haha just watched it. Spot on!!!! 👍

[@SharpEdgeWoodworking-UK]

Never mind the tool.... Where can I get me a pair of those killer shorts?? 😁 Great review though Keith.... I talked to the Hikoki guys yesterday at Coventry ToolFair event and had a good look at their stuff and I've gotta say.... Its looks to me like they've gone out big guns blazing. I can't find much fault. Weather we can get folks altering from the default 'go to' mentality of either Dewalt or Makita is another matter.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks! Yes time will tell if HiKOKI can get a good share of the market leaders, but it’s great for us “consumers” - more competition, better tools

[@bumblebiology7033]

Bare-Tool Hitachi DH18DLP4 18-Volt Lithium-Ion SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Discontinued by Manufacturer) Does this model rotary hammer have a chipping option to operate like a jackhammer and if not what is the best cheapest option hitachi offers also why is the multi tool 2x as expensive as dewalt do you have an extra one you can sell me for $115

[@Oktavian-lo3bw]

So what is your comparison supposed to show? Expensive is better than cheap?

[@cassiya100]

Do you have a link for the dust port circular saw?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

www.powertoolspares.com/

[@jigsey.]

They sound like an excellent company.. pity my OCD only allows me you use DeWalt and fatmax cos of the yellow and black 😁😁

[@RagnBoneBrown]

🐝