Best ROTO Ratchet You Can Buy - KYOTO TOOL (KTC) 3/8” Long Swivel Ratchet

Best ROTO Ratchet You Can Buy - KYOTO TOOL (KTC) 3/8” Long Swivel Ratchet - BRSW3L

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Ай бұрын

Time to update my favorite roto ratchet. Thanks to you guys I took the plunge on KTC and it’s been great! Tune in as we review all its unique features, quality, and pricing. It’s a video you dont want to miss.
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From the manufacturer:
Product details-
[Uses] ● Can be used for tightening and loosening of hexagonal bolts and nuts. [Features] 9.5 sq. ratchet handle has the smallest head size. High workability in narrow places. The handle can be rotated over 180° around the center of the head, and can be used like a ratchet driver. The handle is made of metal, not resin. The knurling process is applied to the parts of this product provides both the right amount of slippage and grip for smooth and fast turning. ● Oscillating is stepless (no fixed angle function), allowing for smooth turning. The hardness of the oscillation can be adjusted with a hex hole (hex face width: 0.1 inch (2.5 mm)). The socket can be detached and detached even when you swing. The lever has a three-fork shape for switching directions. Switches smoothly even when you swing. It increases the rigidity of the neck and provides strength that can be tightened. Repair kit (BRSW3-K) is set as a supplement part.
Top Highlights-
Color Silver
Brand KTC
Material Silver, Metal
Item Weight 375 Grams
Item Package Quantity 1
Head Style Hex
Finish Type Polished
Operation Mode 手動式
Manufacturer 京都機械工具(KTC)
Drive: 9.5 sq.
Swivel Head
72 gears (feed angle: 5°)
Made in Japan
Product Specifications-
Part Number ‎BRSW3L
Item Weight ‎13.2 ounces
Package Dimensions ‎15.12 x 1.77 x 1.26 inches
Item model number ‎BRSW3L
Size ‎スイベルヘッドロング
Finish ‎Polished
Pattern ‎Single Item
Power Source ‎crank
Included Components ‎Main unit
Batteries Required? ‎No
Finish Type ‎Polished
Operation Mode ‎手動式
Manufacturer ‎京都機械工具(KTC)
Where to buy:
Amazon
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Пікірлер: 30

@KosmicHRTRacingTeam Ай бұрын

Nice. I just picked up a Tone (Japan) that is a locking rotory head in 3/8” that uses the smaller casing from a 1/4”. The size is great and little back drag.

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

@@KosmicHRTRacingTeam thanks. I recently picked up that same ratchet and will be performing a review as well. Don’t forget to subscribe so you can check in as we review it real soon!👍🏻

@WesleyDropDead Ай бұрын

I purchased the long one last week just waiting on it to deliver :) I recommend all KTC and Nepros tools to people looking into great quality Japanese made tools. My favorite however being Koken Tools. I have quite a bit of stuff from all 3 I use every day and they are all a joy to use. Tone tools are also nice but only a small percent of their tools are actually manufactured in Japan. Tone ratchets have quite a lot of backdrag and share the same head from some auto part store ratchets.

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

@@WesleyDropDead glad to see you grabbed one as well. They do an extremely good job manufacturing tools. I’ve already got a few others on the way. I’ve got some Tone as well that I will be reviewing real soon. Please consider subscribing if you haven’t already as we jump into those comparisons. 👍🏻

@rodrigodelallata7140 6 күн бұрын

they look awesome been thinking of getting the long one, but I have way too many ratchets already. good vid

@thingsmen 6 күн бұрын

@@rodrigodelallata7140 the long one is the one to get. Prices just jumped back up so put in your cart and keep an eye on it. 👍🏻

@hectorespudo5565 Ай бұрын

I always thought this type of rachet was basically just a cheaper version of a swivel head. This video has changed my mind and got me excited to pick up one of these!

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

Glad to help shine some light. These are very nice ratchets that swing well above their price range. 👍🏻

@michaellindsay8934 Ай бұрын

It's a Great looking ratchet with a small head, and that can make all the difference thanks

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

@@michaellindsay8934 yes, the small head design is the winning ticket 👍🏻

@bigc7t Ай бұрын

Ya I have the long one, I also love it. I also bought the tone roto head and I like it also. It is shorter than the long KTC but longer than the short KTC and it also has a small head but the switch is plastic, but it is a double pawl 144 position ratchet. Thanks for the video.

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

Glad you like. I have my eye on the tone but don’t like the idea of plastic. 144 tooth is a good number though.

@justinvanaulen2478 Ай бұрын

As others have already mentioned, when I think Rotohead, I think cheapo tools. But now you have me thinking. I have Koken and Nepros already, but I’ve never considered a rotorhead. The “made in Japan” makes everything better. 😊 I’ll pick up one of these. Thanks for the heads up on this, my tool snob side thanks you! Great channel and great video. Keep them coming! More PB Swiss, KTC and Vessell please.

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

Glad to hear I could help clear up any past misconceptions of rotoheads. I’ll agree that many past units had their challenges but KTC does an exceptional job tackling them with this stellar ratchet. Nothing wrong with being a tool snob so long as you only purchase the best and it makes it worth your time. 👍🏻 Go ahead and subscribe and I’ll keep bringing the quality content. 😉

@victorhoyt4352 Ай бұрын

I see that you went ahead and pulled the trigger on them!! I guess my comment was that little nudge you needed to pull that ktc roto head ratchet out of the depths of your amazon cart, and finally order it lol. I told you that you'd love it!! I'm actually the one who added all of those photos in the reviews of the ktc ratchet on Amazon comparing it to my snap on roto head ratchet. Not sure if you saw those or not. I may have added them after you purchased it. It is definitely the best roto head ratchet your money can buy in my personal opinion. It put the snap on to shame in just about every category. The back drag is easily twice as good and it only has 72 teeth vs. snap ons 100 teeth, and better than any other roto head ratchet on the market. The head is smaller too!! I wish I had purchsed the ktc 1st because i would have never purchased the snap on. Not to mention, the ktc was 1/4 of the price. Its my new favorite ratchet. I loved it so much that i went back to Amazon and purchased a 2nd one lol. Right now, on Amazon Japan, they are under $50!! An absolutely unbelievable deal for what you get!! You know, the snap on has a nylon backing on the head, which is absolute bs. Like wtf!! How is a $200 ratchet going to have plastic on the head!? Ridiculous! I personally think Japanese tools have surpassed most usa manufactured tools in quality, craftsmanship, and affordability. I recently purchased some tone sockets and the fit, finish, uniformity, and broaching are better than my wright, proto, and sk sockets. Ive been ony ordering Japanese tools this last year or two.

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

Yes, just needed that nudge. 😆 Thank you for commenting. I truly read and respond to every comment on my channel. It’s a stronger community when we all get involved and share. I agree that the Snap on version with its plastic selector is honestly pathetic. It seems way too common for Roto ratchets as of late. KTC has really hit it out of the part with their smaller yet smoother design. It’s ahead of the pack. Thanks again and keep chiming in. You never know what items I’ll feature each week. 😉

@ronmcrae7216 Ай бұрын

I can’t have anymore crooked cuts, so I gave you a like, lol

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

@@ronmcrae7216 thanks, although I’m not sure what that means.

@Sin_Dinero Ай бұрын

I’ve had mine since they came out, great overall quality and they hold up well, I use these and my snap on rotos interchangeably, like them both equally. just two things to watch for, don’t over lube them, they will skip otherwise, stick to thin oils like you use on guns and knives, and the screws will back out, the anvil will start to get loose, use some blue lock tight and you will be golden.

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

@@Sin_Dinero appreciate the feedback. How long have you had yours now?

@Sin_Dinero 28 күн бұрын

@@thingsmen April 14th, 2023 is when I got mine, I opted for all 3 sizes, I use them often, so far, all of the Japanese tools I’ve purchased have been very well made and hold up to what I work on.

@thingsmen 28 күн бұрын

@@Sin_Dinero way to beat the rush. Again glad to see you enjoy them. 👍🏻

@mikedambrosi9928 Ай бұрын

You should check out the tone locking roto head ratchet,do like those ktc ratchets though.

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

@@mikedambrosi9928 I have a couple of Tone ratchets but I do have my eye on their locking unit. I’ll likely pick one up soon. However KTC is a solid winner. 👍🏻

@alejandrosalgado6728 Ай бұрын

Right now, on their website, they have it for $73.00. On Ebay, they have it for $50.00. Definitely a lot nicer than most roto ratchets.

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

Hop on Amazon. They are 48 and under for either. 👍🏻

@quickdiy8127 Ай бұрын

Machinist here, those ridges are from a lathe , they’re turning marks…. So what happened was the feed was too high resulting in the ridges they were trying to pump these out faster and that finish was okay to QC

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

Thanks for chiming in and confirming the lathe. It appears to be common amongst the past reviews Ive seen out there. I wonder if it’s purposeful on their part to add texture to the ratchet. Either way I like it. 👍🏻

@tomquirin4231 Ай бұрын

hey my brotha , great vid n content there but did you see that harbor freight makes a multi-tool now , its a leatherman clone (wave) , check it out and let me know , i own n e.d.c. 3 diff ones n i rortate tem in/out on my person , i am a u.s. military/marine vet , thanks brotha > tom

@thingsmen Ай бұрын

@@tomquirin4231 appreciate your comment. Funny you mention their Clone to the Wave. I just put out a video on it. Check it out. 😉 NEW - Leatherman Wave Killer? GORDON 20-in-1 Multi-Tool - Item 59617 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aK2JltB0lbKpo3k.html