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$1 off does not seem like a deal when these were often $12 to $14 for the past several years, but apparently about to be discontinued.... at least on Amazon. Manufactured in a '9001' factory, unlikely to have been manufactured in Japan that would be the primary factory.
We have Vessel's regular size ratcheting model [amazon.com], where the top pops off to make a stubby. From a deal last Christmas, it was $13 and ok, but what I noticed immediately was that it is made in Thailand, not Japan.
Edit, here is a price history....
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Every bit they make (for Japanese Vessel) is perfect. My only issue is that the hex shanks don't hold in any of the US style impact drivers, or locking extensions.
$1 off does not seem like a deal when these were often $12 to $14 for the past several years, but apparently about to be discontinued.... at least on Amazon. Manufactured in a '9001' factory, unlikely to have been manufactured in Japan that would be the primary factory.
We have Vessel's regular size ratcheting model [amazon.com], where the top pops off to make a stubby. From a deal last Christmas, it was $13 and ok, but what I noticed immediately was that it is made in Thailand, not Japan.
Okay, when I wrote hand tool, I was thinking of Vessel drivers. I wasn't aware of that mini ratchet, but not surprised that is made in TW. Now, let me be more clear... I'm not aware of any Vessel driver (screwdriver, Phillips, Torx, Pozi, etc) or bit not being made in Japan. Again, this ball handle driver is definitely made in Japan.
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if not, why are there 4 links?
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Fair enough... didn't think you were trying to be snarky or anything. I actually realized it was me that wasn't clear enough. I wrote "hand tools" when I was really thinking "drivers." None the less, Vessel tools are definitely high quality and mostly all made in Japan. If you're looking for a nice set of Japanese made mini ratchets, check out something from TONE (like the BRS20 [ebay.com] set). ✌🏻
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It is like Makita, with now most all imported to the USA being manufactured in China.... that they tried to hide for quite awhile until the double shipping to assemble/ package in Japan was cutting into profits. If you want made in Japan Makita, you will buythe red from a dealer there.