German Tools Review: Knipex, Wiha, Wera, WGB, (Proxxon)
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- Review of tools by Knipex, Wiha, Wera, WGB and Proxxon
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Websites/Channel of the companies mentioned in the video:
Knipex
www.knipex.com/
Wiha
www.wiha.com/en/
Wera
www.wera-tools....
WGB
www.wgb-werkzeu...
Proxxon:
www.proxxon.com...
Proxxon-Sets to be seen in the video:
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Really appreciate how you review tools you have actually used in REAL LIFE, not just talk about how "great" every single tool is. Awesome video
I am an American who works internationally. My employer provided me with a tiny set of Wiha tools and they're honestly some of my favorite tools I've ever used. I've worked with guys from all over Europe and often see Wiha and Wera tools being used. They're far better than most of the junk sold at Home Depot and Lowe's here in the States.
I worked with Klein screwdrivers for years as a master electrician. I remember the first time I saw my first 7 piece Wiha set, at first I wasn't convinced. Now I know better...
Firstly, your English is very good, I am English so I can comment.
I love the German attitude towards buying local tools instead of Chinese tools.
I love German tools, most of my tools are German. I prefer Wiha over Wera but there is really not much difference. Be careful cleaning their handles or getting any form of thinners near them, it will degrade them.
Proxxon make a great range of small power tools, their version of the Dremel tool is far superior.
Knipex are just the best you can buy. Thanks for the video
It's most often also simple the most reasonable priced stuff. Although Proxxon and also for an example KS Tools either let parts or whole sets produce in China to be able to offer your certain prices.
The quality Management yet is still accordingly to the "DIN" (German Industry Norms) standards which means they have to keep certain tolerances and hold up to certain forces. Which makes them completly fine to use them in your hobby Garage / Workshop.
Excellent video, I'm glad I came across it. I have a set of Wiha torx bits, and I'm very happy with the quality of the tools. I have looked at German tools as an alternative to the chinese junk that is being mass marketed in this country. I refuse to buy that stuff and I can say German tools are of superior quality.
i buy german brands because they are made in Germany
i wont buy them if their made in china..
do you hear us knippex ? and wera ?
Wera makes a lot in the czech republic for some reason
They're or they are
@@favioescalon528 No mater where you manufacture the important part is quality control. Even things made in china can have superior quality.
@@KB-mo3sx superior to what?
@@favioescalon528 because the Czechs have golden hands
I used to have some Knipex bolt cutters back in the day when I did chain mail! They were great. Had to order them specially I think.
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@Kannon Shane I use FlixZone. Just search on google for it :)
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Super vids & content
Another line of tools Proxxon make is miniature Power Tools, such as Drills for small scale projects like circuit boards and model making.
I own a Micromot 40 that I also use for drilling and cutting in hard to reach spaces.
And it is a tool that lasts.
My dad bought it in the nineties gave it to me when it was catching dust and I have been using it ever since.
Another cool thing is that Proxxon haven't radically changed their design in all this time.
Any of their 12 volt devices is compatible with older inverters like the one for my dads drill.
So when you want expand and replace stuff, you can use it with what you already have.
I have the knipex cobra's for a couple of years now and i really love them.
The teeth are extremely wel hardend, they do not show any wear or tear after years of (ab)use
Sehr schöne Werkzeug-Vorstellung.
Die Knipex-Zangen sind sehr gut. Besonders wenn man täglich mit ihnen arbeitet, sollte man zu einem Qualitäts-Produkt greifen.
Auch die Wera-Schraubendreher sind sehr zu empfehlen.
Viewer from Bosnia here. Just want to mention a funny thing...."Gedore" here is a synonym for every socket wrench, just like "aspirin" is a synonym for every pill.
Hey guys! I just remembered that one of MY favorite YT-channels (EricTheCarGuy), has made a review about some Knipex-pliers a few months ago. I recommend watching that one as well:
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The K is silent!
negative. KEH-NEH-PEX
Positive!
+Conservative America only in murica
donbovie and I'm in murica!
I own most of the brands here and have been very pleased with them.
What are your thoughts on Weidmuller? I have never seen them in person but I am interested in the automatic wire strippers and ratchet crimper for comparison on a series I am doing on wire stripping and crimping on my website and youtube channel.
Weidmuller is amazing. I have seen it used by electronics technicians. They are probably the best that you can get for electrical jobs.
@@matyasnagy8293 Thanks for the info.
I may have to just open the wallet and go ahead and get the automatic wire strippers.
Been using the Knipex side cutters since the early eighties fantastic tools, I'm an electrician and they have never let me down yet.
Witte screwdrivers and other drivers are great. Their sold under the Matco name but can be purchased much cheaper online without the Matco name on them.
15 years of use and I've only replaced one of the #2 for a worn tip at the 13 year mark All others are still original.
Lots of love on that table. One of my favorite expereinces when visiting Germany was to visit the hardware & hobby stores. I can only imagine the beauty & quaility of the professional grade of German hand tools. Great video PAI !!! I've been using German hand tools for my glass work for decades, they are cherished in my studio.
Let me tell ya'll, out in the Gulf of Mexico, for the last 10 years, Knipex pushbutton cobra pliers rule! Narrower than Channel-lock, they get into all the expensive fitting turn points. Got 2, one I have abused for 15 years the other was given to me after the mechanic who dropped it across the solenoid terminals on a 1000 hp motor, igniting hydrogen cooking off the battery bank , caused an explosion that was comical in the end,no injuries just 3 of us instantly wearing 'black-face' . Enjoy your stuff, thanx.
I have to say that this is one of the best channels I've stumbled across in ages.
I love my knipex tools. Use them everyday in my trade as an electrician, in Canada. I prefer German made tools.
In my dad's shop (I'm a student and still live at home) in Belgium we have primarily German tools and our experience with them is excellent. We never had knipex handles come loose but then again, we use automatic strippers (two-stage pliers).
Recently my dad has had a habit of picking up cheap tools and it has really proven to be a hit or miss. Some break on the first try and others are surprisingly good. But the only way to know you have something good for sure is to go with a brand with reputation. I find this to be especially true for power tools, the cheaper ones either are weak or tear themselves apart under use. But the 20-30 year old German power tools get the job done properly every single time.
At a guess judging by the timing of the clicks on the 1/2 inch wgb ratchet, it probably has a ' coarser ' gear, i.e. bigger & wider teeth, for increased durability under the loads a 1/2 inch would be expected to handle. And as for the Wera and Wiha small screwdrivers, also the tiny cutter pliers, those are generally referred to as ' hobby level ' and used mostly for fine electronics work, and rc car/hobbies work. I worked for Hobbytown USA company for a while and we sold many Wiha tools.
Bought a set of Wiha insulated slim screwdrivers and they re amazing ! ^^
Half a year passed and already got one stolen ... : (
Nice review sir : )
The Knipex Cobra 10" I use every day and they are the best brand of pliers I've ever used. I'm an industrial mechanic in America.
My dad tells stories about how during the cold war, American jeans in Russia were the "thing". I'll tell my son about how German tooling was "the thing" (Japanese machinery in a close second).
edit: Stahlwille, Hazet, Gedore and Stahlwille were a few of the traditional German tools he mentioned, for those who were curious like me. Never heard any of them over the pond but I'm sure they're as durable as a 1950s set of Craftsman sockets or a 19th century Stanley #4 hand plane. In the US, everyone knows Knipex and Wiha everyone knows (the same way they know Ingersoll Rand, Festool, Metabo, HILTI, etc) and it's known for the quality. I guess the vendors mark it up since if you want quality, you'll pay whatever. Wera looks like a good brand that is under-exposed here so the pricing isn't too bad, but gosh Wiha must be triple what it costs in Germany.
Hazet is a fairly common brand I see here in the states. Knipex also.
I do agree Knipex is good quality, I also use Bahco (a Swedish manufacturer) and find their side cutters have lasted better to general abuse and over 20 odd years of panel wiring.
I have a pair of Knipex sidecutters which I use every single day, that are 8 years old. They are still sharp. Also recommend.
Do you really need gloves for this video xD
saludos amigo
Hehe. No of course I don't :D I have gotten
used to wearing them most of the time when I'm in the lab and I often wear them when they are not necessary.
+Proyectos LED I always keep my gloves on. I have baby hands I guess.
+The Post Apocalyptic Inventor I am the opposite of you. I never wear gloves, except where working with hot objects :P
+The Post Apocalyptic Inventor Don't worry, people are always asking about my gloves too. I just like wearing gloves in my lab.
+MrOpenGL I very rarely wear gloves in my containment level 2+ lab. They get in the way. I might for known hazard group 3 pathogens.
In terms of a workshop rather than a lab, I only wear gloves when handling cut metal
Can never have enough tools.
I bought a set of masonry bits at the Quelle in Erlangen about thirty years ago when I was in the U.S. Army and used the heck out of them over the years and they still work as good as the day I bought them.
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Wera over Wiha any time!
After years of heavy duty use still not a single bend tip.
Regarding your favourite plier's. They call them waterpump or joint pliers in the UK, for some reason.
Thank you for this video. When something is new: of course it is good, but when you work years with it, you speak with some experience.
Here in the US, the Knipex tools are available from the Lowe's home improvement chain, and while very good, are somewhat cost prohibitive. Many US branded tools are often now made in China, such as the Irwin brand pliers, however, these are very good quality. The "old standby" quality tools are the "Craftsman" line of tools from Sears, guaranteed for life: If you break one, just bring it to the store and they will replace it, no paperwork needed. The cheaper Chinese manufactured tools come from the Harbor Freight stores, with quality all over the board. And I have a set of closed wrenches here, which were made in India, very good in quality, and very good in price. What I find here n the US is that quality many times does not match price or brand or necessarily Country of Origin when it comes to tools, with the exception that the German tools are generally the very best, but most expensive, just like the cars. I also must Mention Dremmel line for precision high speed fine drilling and cutting: While there are other competitors in this line, they have no peer. I find a mix of tools works best, thus spreading your budget over a wide variety and selection: Good tools for daily work, cheaper ones for jobs you less often: For example, I do surface mount electronics often, and a good static protected soldering iron is a must. But for changing a wheel on my tractor, a very cheap set of snap ring pliers will do. We also have the problem in the US of having to have both Imperial/SAE tools and metric ones. Yes, you need a few good basic tools for most jobs, but also need a wide variety to handle every job. And to keep a few critical plumbing tools/parts on hand for home emergencies. And finally, always buy the very best drill bits you can afford, or you will throw good money after bad!
I had a Wiha with changeable bits I purchased in 1998 that was really good, unfortunately I misplaced many of the bits and now it has some bits that are cheap ones from other screwdrivers. At the time I was working doing computer repairs at a store and several coworkers had purchased Wiha screwdrivers because they were the ones that could get out screws that were stripped because the fit was so good and the tips didn't wear down. I will say Wiha is probably my favorite brand of professional screwdriver.
I got some old tools from my grandpa when I was younger. I noticed how one of the cutting pliers actually looked a lot better than the rest of them. I wasn't familiar with tools back then, but it was a Knipex. Still use it today and it says made in W. Germany, so it's at least 26 years old.
I own a lot of Beta (Italy), rest is a mix of generic brands and Knipex, Bahco (Sweden), Proxxon, Gedore and Stanley (US). Working on getting a Knipex variant for all my pliers. I just buy them one at a time when I need one and then toss the generic one. Collecting tools is lots of fun. There's just something great about owning well-crafted products that can last a lifetime, plus good tools can make your life heck of a lot easier.
Do you ever shop at or buy tools from Bauhaus? I discovered that store when I lived in Hanau-Erlensee. I like them alot better than Lowes or Home Depot in America. They have a lot more original stuff like paintings for sale by local artists.
Yeah Knipex is good i also recommend Stahlwille
I have to say that I regard German made tools and equipment as amongst the very best.
You only have to look at the quality of cars they produce,can't get much higher quality car than a German one
Proxxon is good but sell in germany on a budget. One of our best tools come from Hazet.Never buy tools with the "Mannesman" logo there trash!
Proxxon is not german...only a german brand.
Hazet is good but unfortunately they lack of modern ratchets like very long 3/8 etc.
If it comes to superior quality --> STAHLWILLE and GEDORE
I'm new to the electrical trade, I have found that tools in the US (I don't know how this compares elsewhere, that's why I'm here), have been "wishy washy." Klein linemans have been amazing for me for example, but I think recently Kleins are overpriced for what they offer in some tools, while in the others have justified the price in quality. I'm surprised that I don't c others in the trade here in the US using some German tools.
I have had a couple of Knipex tools, they didn't have that type of handle though, these were tiny tools in a different colour handle coating.
I own WGB combo wrench set 8-36mm and 1/4dr. socket set all metric. I think they are from the 1980's and my dad got them from Saudi Arabia.
nice tools you have. fo wire striping i use ORBIS evo maxxx vde. this is a really good tool for striping 0,75-4mm2 cabels. i think it is multi tool I would suggest to try.
The Knipex mini side-cutters are great for cutting toe nails. Just some stuff that happens when you get old! Peace.
Tray cleaning tool handles with break cleaner, it will get like new !
Best regards !
I love German hand tools. I have bought a lot at flea markets and despite being old and well used they are still great. I have a Belzer brand Phillips screwdriver which despite being really old the tip is damn near perfect!
Love Knippex and Wera.. own and use them for my work in Aviation
I just recently bought my first pair of Kinpex Cobra pliers and am verry happy with them, much nicer than my Snap-on pair
I would say you need to take that ratchet apart and lube it up ,,sounds bone dry!
Great tools love wera!!!!! others top of my list
Bahco and Tecos great tools I can recommend
Same here. Bacho is really good quality.
I had a small mishab with my old side cutter about half a year ago (mistakenly cut a live 230V wire wich melted the edge).
I considered a Knipex, but descided to buy a bacho 140mm (21HDG-140). Despite it's small size, it will cut 2.25mm piano wire. With that capability, it will certainly be enough for everything I will be throwing at it. :)
My favorite screwdrivers are PB Swiss tools... made here in Switzerland !! And my favorite pliers are EREM made in Switzerland as well.
Love PB Swiss Screw drivers... but insanely expensive sometimes
My personal favourite German brand tools are:
1. Gossen Metrawatt multimeters
2. Weidmüller Stripax wire stripers and electrical crimping tools
3. Klauke electrical crimping tools
3. Knipex pliers and wrenches
4. Wera and Wiha screwdrivers
5. Gedore and Hazet spanners ratchet and sockets
6. Metabo power tools
7. Stabila level and tape measures
8. Martor cutter and knifes
Tools made in West Germany are the best in the world
I do commercial industrial electric in the US and I started with what basically every single one of start with and that was the American Klein set. They have been great tools for 6 years but the American tools are heavy and bulky. A journeyman let me use his wear screwdriver and showed me the world of German tools and now I'm trying to decide what brand to invest in. Unlike the American brands where there is really 2 brands if you want the best there are a bunch of really good German brands. I'm leaning toward the wiha. They have the xxl3 out just need to see what the availability of them are but that might be my first buy
Good tool shops in Australia all stock knipex pliers, A grade tools in my opinion!
Please please please tell the Americans that it’s not pronounced “kuh-ni-pex” like pretty much all their videos suggest
I've been working in industrial maintenance in the US for quite a few years now and i can say ive never had another brand of pliers that could hold a candle to Knipex. As far as sockets and ratchets go i have a soft spot for Proto/Blackhawk, they generally have a coarse swing to them but i find that preferable for industrial use where tight spaces arent the norm.
Main things I look for are old style handles (hard plastic or traditional PVC) mainly because in my experience, a lot of the rubberised handles go sticky after a decade or so, and quality boxes for sets of tools like screwdriver bits and socket sets. I'd much rather have a metal box with an insert than a blow moulded case where the hinge or clip inevitably snaps off.
Just last week, an acquaintance texted me to borrow my bicycle, for her friend who was visiting from Germany. She asked if her friend could bring me something (besides German chocolate). I instantly picked up the penultimate survivor--sitting right beside me at my desk--of a six-piece Wiha screwdriver set I bought in a Bauhaus store 30 years ago, snapped a picture, and asked for a new set.
The only visible signs of wear on that 30 year old tool was a bit of shine on the black tip and the lettering partly worn off the red insulated handle ("Made in W-Germany").
i use knipex and c&k tools mostly my ratchet set and spanners are beta had it for about 11 years still like new
One of my favorite tools is the Knipex cable cutter for larger gauge wire, goes through 16sqmm like butter. Rated for up to 70sqmm and different to wire cutters they leave a nice straight cut.
Wowww......
Am having the appetite to learn Deutsch
Nice video
Did I miss the TIG machine tear down, Build Arc welder, DC-AC TIG conversion videos?
+Zarouszz I've been working on the EDM project for over a year now and there have been so many technical problems to solve, that it is still not ready. Once the first prototype is on its way to Canada, the welding machine projects will be first priority. Sorry but there is just no way I can handle two large projects at the same time, while also trying to deliver regular content.
the Snap On truck that visits the airport stocks Knipex, and some of the others were asking me why I bought a pair of their side cutters over a pair of Snap on brand, so I picked up an aileron control cable that had been incorrectly swaged and was junk, and they cut it like butter, with no damage to the jaws. Snap On man sold 10 pairs of Knipex on his next visit. And he pronounces it correctly, which I like.
+Jacksonkellyfreak Have you ever compared them to Felco's for similar Cable-Cutting?
Dreaded88
Oh God no. I don't use them to cut control cables. I was just making a point. Aircraft control cables are super hard to cut. Very stiff and thick. I usually use either mini bolt cutters or a dedicated cable cutter, but it's dull as dick and I have to put my entire 185 pound body weight on it.
Jacksonkellyfreak
Only 185? I got that beat!
Wow... I'm gonna' do amazing at yer' job! :D
Dreaded88
sorry, I meant 195. typo. Let me give you some advice: Never volunteer information to the FAA, and buy the best tools you can afford. Harbor freight is fine for some things, especially starting out, but buy good tools. I definitely recommend buying and staying with a HF toolbox though because your box will get beat to shit. It happens. It'll get chemicals on it, possibly get the paint burned by a torch, dented, I've heard of prop strikes but never seen them, you get the point. You want it to happen to a 12-13,000 dollar box or a 4-600 dollar box that's identical to the SO/Mac/Matco?
Jacksonkellyfreak
Oh, you don't have to tell me this twice!
FAA's Motto:
"...We ain't happy until we make YOU Unhappy!..."
There is a famous german sentence my grandfather told me often.. who buys cheap, buys twice.
Hi PAI, sadly i don't think WGB makes all their tools in Germany. There has been a discussion on this topic on the garagejournal forum. The general idea is that the socket sets are made in Taiwan, like the Proxxon tools. Don't get me wrong, i own a Proxxon "all rubber" ratchet my self, and it has taken a lot of beating over some 20 years. Great tool. And still my go to-ratchet in cold weather (no heating in my garage). But the only socket sets måde in Germany are (ref. to garagejournal and other toolsites) Gedore, Stahlwille, Hazet and Matador (ratchet only, most Matador sockets are now Taiwan or India). I could be wrong, but i cant find any "made in Germany" marks on WGB packaging or on their website. And since this would be both a quality sign and a sales argument, why leave it out?
In fact, i could just have looked closer on their web. Read the "in the press" section, an article from a business magazine, "in 2002 production in Germany was reduced" - honest but sad.
Knipex for sure makes the best side cutters bar none. I live in the states and worked in auto electric rebuilding starters and alternators and electric motors. And I bought a pair of side cutters and what sold me at first was the fact the you could cut through a quarter with them and after 10 years of very hard use you could still cut through a quarter with them .
that tools you mentioned are best in the world.
US made Craftsman, Klein, and ChannelLock have all been good to me so far. I have some of these tools that are close to 20 years old and still work great.
woohoo, another great treat from TPAI!
So since youre german, is it pronounced Kay-nip-ex or Kay-nee-pex?
Germany tools the best in world,not forget Belzer,gedore,projan,wurt, pferd, Bosch,metabo,NWS,etc.....
Also Rennsteig (Knipex).
@@zylent8251 I bought on Amazon a faston pliers for 50€ while its cost is something like 150€ !! only because their handle is green but they are a supplier of Knipex I found out
The only way I've found to damage the tip on a Wera screwdriver, short of intentional destruction with power tools, was accidentally ruining the hardening when I wedged one between 2 pipes to make room to braze a leak, and got the screwdriver tip hot enough that the brazing alloy stuck to it.
I just wish they were still made in Germany, but the Czechs seem to be doing a good job making them, so I'll keep buying them.
Hello I really like you videos, but most i like that you speak english, so its easy for me to understand you :) . I'm from Bulgaria but for 2 years now i live in Germany. Also i m electrician and electronics is one of my hobbies. To tell you the true i worked with a lot of Germany hand tools but one of my favorites is NWS (Solingen) for pliers and screwdriver and Wera (rulz) or Wiha for screwdrivers. In company where i work is using Klauke , Würth, Knipex , Cimco unfortunately i'm not very happy with them i can say klauke sucks for its price, Knipex side cutters also are not the quality that i had expected .Cimco is not so bad but a little overpriced. Würth i may say is quality - wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers all is good but unfortunately very expensive. And at the end lets say that i do a lot of work with this tools with thick cables or maybe new made tools are made not to last but to buy more frequently :)
You have to try NWS, i have 10 years old isolation remove pliers like new with my type of work and it costed half the knipex price, i really happy that i'd listened to the seller :) but i had problems with handles as well fix with glue, kombi pliers also very good and have same interesting features. Also i bought very good wrenches from the flohmarkt Facom for 20 Euro. For normal wrenches i bought Gedore as well from flohmarkt 1-2 euro/piece almost new.
Which pliers from Wuerth do you mean? Most of their pliers assortiment are actually Knipex pliers, but rebranded with the wuerth logo.
+casmino yes few of there power tools are also rebrand bosch but are far better, that is why they want 1st class tools not 2nd or 3th
Thank you very much, and yes german tools are GREAT eh... Ü
Gedore, Dowidat, Rhasol, Format and Calorus is from one and the same company. Diffrent names diffrent finishing levels. Currently they are withdrowing also the Calorus brand and selling it now as Gedore red. The current stock of Calorus is now reduced in price.
The thing I have against Wiha and Knippex is that they (used to?) use the type of plastic that breaks down and has that stinky feet smell. A lot of high-quality tools have it and it's disgusting.
+redtails Somones been watching Ave ;)
Emperor_Xenolius and my tool drawer smells like sweat, not all of it mine.
Nice review, better than watching tv! :) relaxing after a tiring work week!
Good tool choice. I too have the Proxxon socket wrenches, various sizes, the 1/4" set for 18 years and it is still mostly ok, only damaged some bits (not sockets) from rough use. Excellent value for money.
Knipex is great too, some advice, buy the chrome plated ones, the normal ones tend to rust easily (not worse than other brands). They have some very cool combi wrenches for elektro work, very worth it.
For screwdrivers, i like the pb swiss tools too. Their flathead screwdrivers have a very good parallel profile that doesn't slip easily. Great quality too, i used them at work and even after 3 years very abusive use still in excellent shape, except for the smallest size that didn't survive the full on Neanderthal use as a chisel..
The Torx set looks quite similar to a Wisent brand set I bought at Bauhaus long time ago, except it has 3/8" drive. Very good quality too! A must have for fixing newer car!
Not German, but have a look at Stirex P-1-B I'm certain you are going to like it.
It's curious that though You use Wera, you prefer socket ratcheting wrenches of another (I presume, qualitatively lesser) company. Wera's Zyklop range is beautifully designed and judging by reviews, of commendable quality. So must be the Knipex Pliers Wrenches, if I'm not erring.
Hey friend, just a quick question, how come you guys use the metric system on most everything but have imperial or SAE for your ratchets 1\4,3\8,1\2,etc. Just wondering, And can I get imperial or SAE tools from Germany? Thanks my friend, great video.
Most of my hand tools are Stahlwille, while most of my power tools are Metabo. The are consistently excellent. I have used them all regularly and sometimes in extreme environments. The only worry I have is the risk of them going missing!
Additionally, had to add on sockets: I don't care what country you live in or hoe expensive they are there, just buy snap-on. I had a knuckle broke by a hazet rachet pawl failing. I've beat snap on 3/8 ratchets with 3lb sledges and still not problems (hey, if it's lifetime warranty, those are the tools you abuse when the going gets roough). The rest of their line, besides maybe the solus scan-tools, is overpriced, but i've never used a better rachet
I have to admit that I just do not get unboxing videos, what is the point of them and who in their right mind watches them! Knipex have a very good reputation over here in the U.K as do Wera and Wiha, I once had some Wiha diamond impregnated screwdriver bits and they were awesome! I have to admit that my favourite brand of screwdrivers is C.K. tools as they are superb quality, especially the knock through ones! I'm in Cologne next month for the eisenwarenmesse, hopefully some of these manufacturers will be at the show! Thanks for the video ;-)
+Ultimate Handyman Do you often come to Germany, or is the Eisenwarenmesse the exception? BTW: Congrats for 50.000.000. Views! An incredible number!
+The Post Apocalyptic Inventor
I'm only going this year for the Eisenwarenmesse as I have wanted to go for the last few years but have never found the time. I'm really looking forwards to it to be honest, I'm not a big drinker but I love German beer (as long as it's not too strong). Are you going to the Eisenwarenmesse?
Thanks for the congratulations ;-)
+The Post Apocalyptic Inventor I forgot to tell you that whilst I was at the eisenwarenmesse, I stopped at the Proxxon stand. Their tools looked very good and I was very surprised to see that they make a lot of small electrical machines such as small lathes etc. I spoke to an American guy that could understand me and explained to him that I had seen Proxxon tools on your channel ;-)
+Ultimate Handyman Nice! Yes they make lathes, drillpresses, machining tools, "dremel" - like handtools and so on. Alot of that stuff is quiet popular here with people who are into model trains and cars and that kind of thing. I wouldn't mind to own some of those tools myself...
+The Post Apocalyptic Inventor
Originally I was trying to explain about your channel to a German guy and he could not understand me at all, so he then took me to his American colleague and I explained to him. Hopefully they will check out your channel and if you are lucky they might send you some things to review!
One thing I noticed about Proxxon, specifically in socket sets, is they sometimes will skip a size or two. Not necessarily a deal-breaker, plus you can usually buy the skipped size as an individual socket. But then you have a free-floating socket in your set-- perhaps a reasonable compromise at this price point.
I think the insulated screwdrivers are made under the name of "Format".
They are indeed identical to the wera drivers. Exept for the handel shape.
So i think they are of the same quality.
Proxxon wrenches/spanners are good.
I've had to loosen a 14mm nut by using the open end of a
"ring-maul"combi wrench and a 50cm pipe extension.
No damage on the tool and te nut came loose.
Great bang for buck ratio
Are the Proxxon tools made in Germany?
German Tool Reviews no
Great tools. I worked for a company here in Ireland who were exclusive distributors in the country for Wiha Knipex and Wera. Without a doubt the best tools I dealt with were Wiha, even though they're Plier business is relatively new compared to Knipex they beat them by a long shot in quality in my opinion. And they're screwdrivers are second to none. Great German company to deal with over the years.
I love Wiha for screwdrivers, most comfortable grip i have used so far. I bought their Slim Fit electrical screwdrivers for home use and a few sets of their PicoFinish Tools for my model cars.
For Pliers i use a wild mix of brands at work, but Knipex Pliers with the big grips are my favourite so far.
I can only agree with your thoughts on the cobra, at work i have a 180mm version in my pocket at all times, its my most used tool.
lol i had to do that last month on our 1992 Pontiac Bonneville GM were using torx back then too
Good video with very helpful information thank you for your post. Also very good English spoken
Germans are best
From my experience Wiha makes the most durable screwdrivers and pliers. For Knipex i found that small pliers and side cutters are not as good as big ones.
These are great tools, but too pricey. I tend to use Japanese pliers and screwdrivers more. Although for spanners and scokets, nothing beat German made...maybe a Bahco
Do you think the quality of tools is getting worse over time, maybe the metal quality or attributes are not as good, also the metal is reduced in weight and use thete of, therefore less metal being used,what is your experience,
I have a bigger Proxxon set combined od 1/2" and a 1/4" set. I use it for everything, and I use it and abuse it daily. And I recomend it. It did cost a 100€ for the set, but I had no problem with it. Even the box is still ok.
Look at Gedore, Festool, Hazet etc there are some more very good Staff. Germany one of the best for high Quality Tools
Had a very good experience with USAG and FACOM tools, not sure if you can find them in Germany. Wiha are expensive (I paid 7.50€ for a small PH#00 screwdriver) but certainly very high quality and that particular screwdriver has been excessively abused, even by unscrewing screws that it is not meant to, and it still holds up.
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I have used FACOM for a short time only (4 months) so I think only time will tell...