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I checked Wiha's own website on this set. As you point out, the only 2 Made in Germany items in this set *were* the plastic holder and the 1.3mm L key. Well, if you look at Wiha's website, they provide a url link to each of the individual parts, except the plastic holder. Every L hex key in the set, except the 1.3mm were made in USA… but the 1.3mm, which previously was made in Germany, now show COO as China. So, the 1.3mm is from China, all of the 4 other keys appear to be from USA. Although, even that's not clear since Wiha discontinued the individual 0.7mm and 0.9mm, so the COO on those 2 keys isn't even available… they could possibly be from China, which may explain why Amazon lists COO as China. I can only be certain that 2 of the 5 keys are made in USA. The holder is most likely Made in Germany, because it appears Wiha is still packaging this set as "Made in Germany." That claim is VERY misleading and likely one of many reasons that KC Tool became fed up with Wiha and discontinued carrying ALL of their tools.
The US made ones I suspect are made by Bondhaus, as their HQ is literally just across town from Wiha USA's HQ. Not sure who makes the ones in China. And Wiha makes the ones in Germany/Poland/Vietnam.
The US made ones I suspect are made by Bondhaus, as their HQ is literally just across town from Wiha USA's HQ. Not sure who makes the ones in China. And Wiha makes the ones in Germany/Poland/Vietnam.
It's funny, I actually own a few pairs of Wiha insulated pliers that are Made in Switzerland. They look like show pieces. Also, I have a bunch of other Wiha tools that are Made in Germany. Wiha "Magic Ring" Torx drivers, Wiha L Key Hex Wrenches, Wiha German-made Insulated Pliers and Screwdrivers, and even Wiha T-handle and Screwdriver handle Hex drivers are amongst the most well-made tools I own.
It just seems to me that the ownership at Wiha made a short-sighted decision to save cash and moved production to Asia, like so many other American companies. It's as if they were oblivious to how much value the German-made legacy of their brand carried and just practically threw it away. As I mentioned, earlier, KC Tool dropped their brand, entirely... and it's fairly clear why they did it (as a tool retailer that specializes in German-made tools).
It's funny, I actually own a few pairs of Wiha insulated pliers that are Made in Switzerland. They look like show pieces. Also, I have a bunch of other Wiha tools that are Made in Germany. Wiha "Magic Ring" Torx drivers, Wiha L Key Hex Wrenches, Wiha German-made Insulated Pliers and Screwdrivers, and even Wiha T-handle and Screwdriver handle Hex drivers are amongst the most well-made tools I own.
It just seems to me that the ownership at Wiha made a short-sighted decision to save cash and moved production to Asia, like so many other American companies. It's as if they were oblivious to how much value the German-made legacy of their brand carried and just practically threw it away. As I mentioned, earlier, KC Tool dropped their brand, entirely... and it's fairly clear why they did it (as a tool retailer that specializes in German-made tools).
Viking, Norseman, and Toledo drill (all the same company now) are also up there, as is Huot, the maker of those metal box drill indexes. Must be something in the water...
It's funny, I actually own a few pairs of Wiha insulated pliers that are Made in Switzerland. They look like show pieces. Also, I have a bunch of other Wiha tools that are Made in Germany. Wiha "Magic Ring" Torx drivers, Wiha L Key Hex Wrenches, Wiha German-made Insulated Pliers and Screwdrivers, and even Wiha T-handle and Screwdriver handle Hex drivers are amongst the most well-made tools I own.
It just seems to me that the ownership at Wiha made a short-sighted decision to save cash and moved production to Asia, like so many other American companies. It's as if they were oblivious to how much value the German-made legacy of their brand carried and just practically threw it away. As I mentioned, earlier, KC Tool dropped their brand, entirely... and it's fairly clear why they did it (as a tool retailer that specializes in German-made tools).
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