Tool haul and unboxing!
I also figured you might like seeing my parts storage. I label, inventory and tag all of my car parts. I do use aviation serviceability tag standards as the baseline.
People have old coats in their basements, I have windshields and car doors!
Onto the unboxing! Its like presents!
Knipex Cobra water pump pliers 87-01-125, the baby pliers. I am a bit concerned over some defects in the casting and coatings. It’s the kind of thing that makes you doubt their authenticity, especially as Amazon has a big problem with forged goods.
Knipex are from Wuppertal Germany, and do have a good reputation.
So, the next one is the larger 12 inch Cobra pliers 87-01-300. It also has some casting imperfections, and if not for the Amazon knock off problem, they would be fine. Are they the real deal or is it a scam?
I also got some Vampire Tools VamPliers VT-011 Super Combo Scissors. These are incredibly sharp. They can easily cut a finger off if you’re not careful. They last a long time too, have serrated teeth, and promise to cut just about anything.
VamPliers, not Van pliers, also made in Japan, model VT-001-8 are super plients, meant to remove damage nuts and bolts. They are very nicely made, nicely machined and the handles feel very good. Its my new favorite tool.
They have teeth going in multiple directions meant to grab remove stripped nuts.
Back to Knipex with their parallel jaw pliers model 86-03-300. They have a huge mouth, locking function and lots of other things Im still discovering.
Unfortunately, these show the biggest defects in the casting, as well as some problems with clumping of the metal. I may end up returning these to Amazon. I really needed these, and it would be a shame if I simply cannot get them.
I would still recommend these, but get them from a tool truck if you can. Amazon simply is not reliable enough nor trustworthy enough.
Vampliers, not Van pliers, not vampires, are the perfect Halloween trick or treat gift! (hint hint!)
We are also very fortunate to get some backing, but a new start-up company. Thank you Directly25 LLC, the new owners of the DAC Dynasty IP!
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