The MOST Expensive Socket Set, You've Never Seen! Ko-ken Titanium TI4261M

[@MRR-qv3bw]

These sockets will literally mess with your brain because of how lite they are! I've never felt a more foreign set of tools in my life and even the feel under pressure is completely different IMO! Awesome vid man!

[@bryanromero1]

The real question is how much does a replacement 10 go for

[@slasher9883]

Ha the 10 is so light you won't even hear it fall inside your subframe 😀

[@Mr1dvsbstrd]

This comment is underrated

[@Jj12915]

🤣

[@todtalk3912]

@@slasher9883 no fn doubt

[@FixofNicksMix]

Made me curious, so I looked on koken website and couldn't find an exact replacement for just the titanium 5 sided drive socket, but I did see they have other replacement sockets non (titanium) for around $10. Also as of today (01/16/2022) this exact kit costs $4,066

[@sterling6860]

I bought my koken socket set here in the UK 45 years ago,,never had a problem

[@conmanumber1]

Ko-kens first export market abroad was here in New Zealand. Ko-kens are highly respected as the foremost socketry and ratchet manufacturer. Ko-ken has the max torque rating in Newtons stamped on every socket, rachet, bar etc which is the only maker to do so. If anything this brand is way beyond SnapOn for quality and details but lessor in price.

[@TebowTime2014]

When the sockets cost more than your own Subie. Quality is a must at that level.

[@Adam-pf3zq]

I understand the form and function of comfort grips but damn how sexy it could’ve been with some crispy knurling

[@ghostwrench2292]

Agree. I’m never a fan of comfort grip ratchet handles except in my longest 1/2” ratchet (27”).

[@spacecat7247]

Yep like hard handles. Plastic or steel. The soft stuff gets cut off with a razor knife.

[@robd3061]

The wood case is certainly nice, and suggests quality contents, but a carbon fiber case would better compliment the titanium tools. Both materials are light, strong and expensive. Great video, thanks.

[@nicklasveva]

I think they went for a more elegant and conservative case rather than a carbon fiber case that screams car performance.

[@GamerNxUSN]

All the oxygen specific tools I have ever used came in wood cases, I think it has something to do with compliance regulations.

[@Cheesusrice69222]

Your just trying to add another grand on the sticker price arnt you

[@peteryeung111]

I believe it’s a Japanese thing.

[@GamerNxUSN]

@@Cheesusrice69222 most likely the reason why wood is used rather than other non conductive non static inducing materials that may cost more.

[@GalenlevyPhoto]

Wow! I thought snap on was expensive, alright. This is shocking. Those are beautiful, crafted tools. :)

[@DatBoiOrly]

i think the reason they're so expensive is for the simple reason they are made to work on specific medical machines that use high magnetic fields.

[@Stroke2Handed]

No, it's because they're so difficult to make. Milling titanium is an absolute nightmare.

[@Mechaniclyfe]

Also for the reason that they need to be non magnetic and non sparking so in gas industries it doesn’t create a disaster.

[@charger19691]

Mr. Subaru, you spare no expense keeping your tool arsenal state of the art.

[@courtneyblackwell9211]

Now that is high end and as you stated for a niche community of maintainers. thanks for showing.

[@Flockingtheherd]

Very cool. I think koken has a titanium set a bit cheaper hidden on their website that’s just missing the wooden case and an extension for a bit less, like 2000$. I’d love to see the internal mechanism on this guy

[@colemanbonner]

The cost of de-activating an MRI machine is tens of thousands of dollars. You have to have special trucks come in and extract and then re-install the liquid helium coolant. This set is made to service equipment around strong magnetic fields.

[@jeremyhall7951]

Ive worked on MRI and other high output Xrays. My tools from homedepot worked just fine...

[@robertlitman2661]

The MRI techs I've known use BeCu tools. Never seen titanium before for this, but I suppose it could work. However, the steel latches and hinge on that case kind of make it useless for MRI work, because that much steel in the room will certainly throw off the tuning, so you'll be leaving the wood box outside. And are those two screws holding the ratchet together also titanium? They appear to be stainless, as do the pins on the universal and breaker. Being titanium, it's not a substitute for BeCu's non-sparking properties. Titanium is certainly the best when it comes to corrosion resistance, but saltwater divers would want pin retention on those sockets and not ball detent, so this is a fail in that field as well. Really, I don't get it. Is it about weight savings? The space shuttle carried a combination of steel and BeCu tools up, and even there they weren't saving grams by switching to titanium, but perhaps that's just because it was engineered so long ago?

[@AmericanLocomotive1]

@@robertlitman2661 Their application is generally in highly corrosive environments - chemical plants and in/around saltwater (think off-shore, ocean going work) and for MRI equipment.The screws and pins are all titanium - they just have a different surface finish. Do you really think they'd go through the trouble of making ceramic detent balls and then put cheap magnetic screws and pins in there? Koken also suggests they have a place for very weight sensitive applications - for example servicing equipment that requires a lot of climbing. Being able to shave pounds of your tool kit could be a big deal if you're doing a long climb.

[@robertlitman2661]

@@AmericanLocomotive1 Ok, chemical exposure potentially makes some sense, though the chemicals I can think of that this would help with are so nasty that FOD is an issue, and again, the ball detent kind of kills this there (and climbing still). Think about the dropped socket that almost removed Arkansas from the map. Also, for weight, CarbonLite wrenches have to be far lighter. I'm still seeing this as a prestige product that's hardly more called for than gold plated wrench sets, but what do I know. Yeah, I kind of thought the screws and pins were bare titanium, as the rest is clearly anodized.

[@brucewayne-ej3cx]

Fascinating conversation.

[@frankweathersbee2553]

Lol I had koken combo wrenches & sockets back in 1975, working at a honda, BMW, moto guzzi, Triumph motorcycle dealership, I was 16yrs old, graduated high school in 76'

[@onesadtech]

Oh man, I love cool unique tools/sets like this, thank you for showcasing it! 😁 Great work.

[@PaulSteMarie]

I don't know, a $353 discount seems pretty healthy. Don't know what you'd use it for: the insides of a nuclear reactor or installing a hip replacement in an elephant.

[@GarthGoldberg]

I went to a store in Tokyo called "Tool Factory." The Japanese manufacturers like KTC and Koken have super high-end lines (Nepros) that are sold in velvet-lined boxes, and are displayed in lighted jewelry cases. I bought a Koken wobble extension and a 1/4" drive slider-T key chain as souvenirs. The quality is equal to Snap-On. Priced about the same, too.

[@conmanumber1]

I'm really proud to purchased lots of Ko-ken years ago. They have a lot of extensions and drive accessories which no other manufacturers ever dreamed of or make. Ko-ken are in a massive league of their own in quality, details and performance. It's used in heavy equipment and automotive industries including service truck fieldwork here an in New Zealand and Australia when SnapOn owners mainly use inside.

[@davehaggerty3405]

Quality is close on all high end tools. Koken has everyone beat with their new 72T ratchet design. I have a couple of the 3/8” drive ratchets. I want more, maybe 1/4”.

[@barkyharrington]

1:40 Now we know you secretly work for NASA

[@brianhilligoss]

I have the IMPREX titanium metric kit. Use it for assembly of our race engines where titanium fasteners are used. I keep the set locked up to prevent someone using it on other fasteners. It’s just a std 3/8 drive.

[@datboi8140]

Why do you need a titanium socket on a titanium bolt? Genuine question

[@brianhilligoss]

@@datboi8140 to prevent contamination, scratching the anodized surface and galling. You don’t really need it. Just that extra step when building a 10k rpm ej.

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again Mr. Subaru Thank you for another Great Video. That was amazing to see. Again thank you

[@Foreverknight87]

With that price tag I'm probably gonna have to stick with picking up some of those Ko-ken Z series. 😂😂😂

[@interceptor7905]

I have Koken tools and they are the best sockets and ratchets I have ever used!All made in Japan!I am guessing Snap On tools are also good but they are too expensive!This version is more like collectors item!

[@austenkirschner3589]

Calls snap on expensive but buys a $3500 Walmart set

[@raymullen8427]

Titanium is an amazing metal. I have seen it first hand and machined it myself. Like he said it's used in military applications and is very lightweight. It's also ridiculously strong and heat resistant. The last set you will ever buy!

[@charlespayne1909]

I wish it was my first

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

If you think these sockets will never need to be replaced, you are fooling yourself.

[@raymullen8427]

@@InvidiousIgnoramus Everything has a breaking point, but these are going to last much longer than any other sockets and ratchets.

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

@@raymullen8427 I don't think you understand the physical properties of titanium if you think that.

[@jacobproff]

I'm a aerospace machinist/welder. Titanium is greatly impacted by heat and oxygen, if longevity is desired for heat cycling and shock loads it's not great. Hight heat cycling makes Ti brittle, and it prone to cracking. As long as they don't see a breaker bar or impact gun they should be fine, but I would expect a quick failure if they ever meet.

[@heavyg7105]

I suppose the titanium set would be good for working on MRI machines.

[@colemanbonner]

Bingo. That’s one of the applications.

[@gerrycarmichael1391]

For $3500 I could buy a whole Harbor Freight store!

[@ghostwrench2292]

😂

[@charlespayne1909]

You would have every icon hand tool item

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That's a super nice Koken Set just Beautiful

[@chriscas-ToolAficionado]

I remember the box being quite heavy. I did contemplate getting the set, but I was thinking too logically...when would I ever use them!? He was letting it go for nothing for me...every once in a while I kind of regret my decision. lol.

[@Manhandle730]

Cool story bro

[@johnwoodward680]

Sealey - NS039 Socket Set 32pc 1/2"Sq Drive Non-Sparking is $5443.13. Made from Die forged Beryllium Copper. EGA Master - Set of 20 Socket Wrenches 3/4" (3/4" - 2") Non Sparking Cu-Be. $9216.20 EGA Master is a manufacturer of tools for professional/industrial use founded by Iñaki Garmendia Ajuria in 1990 and based in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain). Originally specialized in pipe tools it later diversified into a wider product range, including mechanical tools, non-sparking tools, titanium non-magnetic tools, insulated tools and explosion-proof intrinsically safe instruments.

[@cathalgraham4897]

Great video I will definitely purchase koken tools in the foreseeable future

[@TheFoezee]

these help when working next to car sized magnets

[@jickmccivy6327]

Sitting in stopped traffic I see a pair of chrome lineman pliers laying in the road so I open my door and pick them up and toss them behind the seat and forget about them , about 6 years later I'm cleaning my truck and find them again and take a closer look and find their made by Kline tools , cool , toss them in my tool box and use them regularly for about 10 more years then I thought I lost them so I goggle them , turns out their 50th Anniversary special edition and worth about $600 .I found them a few days later and still have them

[@jeffhayes1223]

Awesome video Mr Subaru! I always like to see your tool videos. That socket set will never be in my collection. I have to say I'm surprised it's not an addition to your tool collection! Thanks for sharing.

[@rustyshackelford6436]

Would love to see the comparison of torque to breakage between that and snap on.

[@bradwilson9347]

Need a set to throw in back of my Lambo!

[@MrSubaru1387]

😂 😂 😂

[@jeremyTallen1]

Kaizen, or rapid improvement processes, often is considered to be the "building block" of all lean production methods. Kaizen focuses on eliminating waste, improving productivity, and achieving sustained continual improvement in targeted activities and processes of an organization. This is why their tools and engineering manufacturers are leaps and bounds ahead of the most countries.

[@jarphabib]

Ooooooh, nice. Any chance of a follow-up with disassembly of the ratchet head? I'd love to see what kind of spring lives in there.

[@Ryan-ig5hi]

That one upside down socket in the case is stressing me out

[@jamiee172]

Wow, I wouldn't even use them. I would display them on a shelf.

[@Questchaun]

I love Japanese tools. Nice score!

[@narancs5]

Buying these cost me my Ko-ken balls. Still worth it.

[@stchman]

For that price, you better be using those tools on a $10B vehicle.

[@charlespayne1909]

Is this the tool set for bugatti owners? LOL

[@jerrymoore7669]

No 5side to 4side adaptors for the impacts?

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Looks like a Hazet set. The ratchet action doesn't seem especially precise or satisfying to the ear. I guess that low backdrag is the key thing.

[@dappermanphoto]

I'm like "WOW! MrSubaru is on yt?! he must be showing me another tool made by the same manufacturer for cheaper!" nope 😂😂

[@MrSubaru1387]

Been on YT waaaaaaaaay longer than TikTok! 😂 😂 😂

[@sless6928]

The 7th socket from the left is triggering my OCD.

[@802Garage]

Wowser that is cool set of tools. Wonder why they give you a breaker bar when you can just use the ratchet? ;) Awesome tool overview. Thanks for sharing this rare beauty!

[@colemanbonner]

👀

[@802Garage]

@@colemanbonner Eyyy.

[@bryanlatimer-davies1222]

The idea of a breaker bar is that you can really heave on the breaker and not risk damaging the ratchet teeth by overloading them

[@802Garage]

@@bryanlatimer-davies1222 I know haha, joke because of some prior comment drama. 😁

[@Ke3per88]

Had a few sets of ex-MoD Koken ratchets and spanners, nothing Ti but stunning quality

[@davidvansickle5850]

I would imagine a torque wrench from Ko-ken would be equally pricey.

[@AlbiesProductsOnline]

Just for your information as of 23/1/2022 this set in Australian costs $7319.28 +$38.90 postage 🤯

[@rickyhall1772]

I couldn't concentrate on anything other than that 7th socket being turned upside down. 🤦‍♂️

[@E.IS.M.I.A.]

Man the case alone is gorgeous

[@TonyWony]

I'm showing this to my boss, we work with massive magnetic that suck up rattle guns and other steel tools that piss me off

[@bluej511]

Snap on scratching their heads lol.

[@TheMachoGabacho]

And I thought Snap-on was pricey!

[@MrSubaru1387]

😂 😂 😂

[@MadMexism]

Love specialty tools.

[@pepps8711]

Great, was always curious of these !

[@normandesrosiers3737]

Yeah he's got that right Japanese tools

[@thatsubae]

I got my set. I waited to get it.

[@marlobreding7402]

The penta drive looks like a Swedish Nut Lathe.

[@spicywolf6718]

Ko-Ken or bust. They make some of the best tooling out there

[@nightstorm9128]

Titanium is extremely strong ...but because there is no give in it is easy to shatter....

[@speedy_pit_stop]

I'll never need it but it's impressive.

[@markreynolds3850]

Nice tool!

[@jar6588]

Not gona use a $3,500 tool set on my $1,500 used car 😳🤣🍺✌🇺🇸

[@robertshunter]

I'd call a $350 discount pretty substantial, regardless of where you're starting from.

[@waynep343]

I wonder if the retaining ball springs are actually chunks of silicone rubber oring.

[@MrSubaru1387]

I was curious on that..

[@justinvanburen8259]

That’s crazy!!! But I love it!!

[@pakiw2]

In the end tool is tool. No matter how it costs, it should do the job.

[@MrSubaru1387]

A tool isn't a tool when needing a specialized tool like this titanium set.

[@honchoryanc]

I work in CNC , titanium was $14/lb last time I checked. Working Ti sucks though.

[@robert574]

I thought you were going to tell me it didn't weigh hardly anything and there is one in the trunk of every NASA mission that goes into space. I guess it sort of feels like picking up an aluminum set and I can understand why you wouldn't want to say that when it doesn't compare in any other way but weight. I can picture that there are places where they can't have any magnetic metal contamination on highly sensitive sensors. I wonder if there is any requirement to use a titanium tool when tightening a titanium bolt? I've held titanium foil that you couldn't bend. Incredible stuff.

[@charlespayne1909]

I think the z series line up, Will be sold on tool trucks.

[@tarzan9833]

Extension look like snap on that I have

[@mikefennema5561]

The ratchet looks like a copy of an old Proto.

[@foolfiend2943]

Nice editing

[@NVMDSTEvil]

For a large service truck the weight savings of a full titanium setup could be interesting, assuming pricing goes down in the future anyways.

[@skoronesa1]

That's what I was thinking! My poor E-250 plumbing van is stocked to the max!

[@mhughes1160]

$4000.00 with the wooden box. $2000.00 with foam and no box Even the wood box is expensive. LoL 😂

[@haroldpatton01]

Also Recycling on eddy current that is high in magnetic field

[@andrewwilson8317]

We use them in explosive environments as they spark proof.

[@ianfarquharson3772]

Would be so cool if they could heat colour all the pieces.

[@KRIATOR479]

I don’t have anything special to use these with but I’ll buy a set to just be able to have that craftsmanship and beauty in my garage.

[@SiAnon]

At last, something to go with my gold plated screwdrivers and my platinum plated Impact Driver.

[@CB_ChaosLove]

Do you own every set available? Does it take you 20min to figure out what set you want to use on a task?

[@MrSubaru1387]

😂 😂 😂

[@CB_ChaosLove]

@@MrSubaru1387 I’m in the same vein but not nearly as devoted 😅

[@jefferysmith5280]

Great video ty

[@JHorvathCinema]

Ratchet head style looks similar to the proto industrial ratchets

[@NathanNostaw]

So the set can be used next to a MRI machine, but the hardwear on the case can't? For the crazy price and value, I would expect a carbon fibre case with Ti hardwear.

[@thousandsunny3103]

Hey! Ehem… I thought we were going to look at the detent ball under the macro lense?

[@joevandamm]

That ratchet function looked loose and sounded poor, I must have to see it in person cause at that price!!

[@Thekidsinafrica14]

Snapon: FINALLY a worthy opponent

[@ambidextroussloth5709]

think your 10mm was upside down... $3500 set and you display it like that....had my ocd ticking away!!!! it'd be nice having rust free tools in the junkyard! haha

[@jackandblaze5956]

The 4th reason to use titanium metal in tools is because it will NOT create a spark in a flammable environment such as coal mines, if you accidentally drop it. Dropping a steel tool can create a spark.

[@nachos_70firebird66]

Cost more than my 1970 Pontiac Firebird when I bought her 🤣

[@johnjones4825]

Sorry, just had to pause at 0:44. I may be wrong, but surely it is TI in the number, not T1? Symbol for titanium is ti... OK, back to the movie! Edit: I'm something of a tool freak, so this hits the spot with me. If I could afford it, I'd buy it for daily use, it's just too cool and super abuse resistant! Have to settle for my Stahlwille tools, I suppose. Edit 2: I paid about 600 South African back in 1978 for my entire Stahlwille set (which I still have and use, 2 sets of imperial size spanners, 1 set metric and all the pliers, screwdrivers etc). I googled prices for interest a few weeks ago, the identical 1/2" socket set now goes for 32 grand SA, and the 1/4" set for 12 grand now! 40 plus years later, those tools are still working hard, and I have never had a breakage or failure of any kind.

[@MrSubaru1387]

It's TI for titanium. Font through me off.

[@Abucody]

WOW, I don’t know they make that expensive tools.

[@hidalgoh79]

Slap on an NSN on it, might be able to get one.

[@hedrick5286]

Titanium shatters

[@doublek5583]

The z series are relatively light weight also

[@chafedcoochie4744]

im bout to make similar titanium tools for a 1/3 of the price, im bout to end their whole career

[@swakelin97910]

I work in Aerospace building turbine engines and none of our tools are titanium. Our basic hand tools are a mixture of Snap-on and Mastercraft (Canadian Tire Brand). Our specialty tools are a high grade tool steel.

[@robertmedina3982]

So if loose it , you can’t use a trusty magnet to get it?

[@Gorlami90]

For the next video, we take this ratchet to failure, stay tuned