Both just Roto-Head ratchets. Bottom one (KTC) is just a standard Roto-Head ratchet. Top one (TONE) is a little bit gimmicky, aluminum handle, offset pawl designs 72x2 teeth, and locking head (that's what the wheel in the middle is for).
Neither sold outside of Japan afaik. So I thought I'd share.
The pivot point is part of the head itself so I think you need the gap to connect the head to the handle in the first place. Or no gap and hold the head in with 2 screws. Most professional brands (Snap-On, Mac, Matco) use the same gap design though. Not a professional myself, just adding to my collection lol.
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RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml · 7 pts · 2y
Is this a specialized socket wrench? What are we looking at here? (Trying to provide context for others who might be sorting by new)
David_Eight@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
Both just Roto-Head ratchets. Bottom one (KTC) is just a standard Roto-Head ratchet. Top one (TONE) is a little bit gimmicky, aluminum handle, offset pawl designs 72x2 teeth, and locking head (that's what the wheel in the middle is for).
Neither sold outside of Japan afaik. So I thought I'd share.
RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 2y
Very nice! Thank you for the clarification 😄
TychoQuad@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
Nice Sonic Screwdrivers
Mr_Blott@lemmy.world · -2 pts · 2y
Wouldn't pay a single penny for a ratchet handle with a split down the shaft like that.
Looks like gimmicky crap to me
David_Eight@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Mr_Blott@lemmy.world · -2 pts · 2y
The one at the bottom; I can't see single reason why it needs a split shaft
David_Eight@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
The head swivels around.
Mr_Blott@lemmy.world · -3 pts · 2y
That's still no reason for there to be a gap, all the way down the shaft to the handle. That's just a potential weakness
Do you actually use tools professionally or just collect them, btw?
If the latter, then yeah that's pretty cool!
David_Eight@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
The pivot point is part of the head itself so I think you need the gap to connect the head to the handle in the first place. Or no gap and hold the head in with 2 screws. Most professional brands (Snap-On, Mac, Matco) use the same gap design though. Not a professional myself, just adding to my collection lol.