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0xbadcafebee 4 hours ago

I think most pros agree that Klein tools have fallen off. And conspicuously missing on the list is Wiha and Wera.

Wiha is a family-owned private company in Germany. Relies on self-funding and conservative growth using long-standing relationships with German banks rather than private equity. They manufacture in Germany, Vietnam, Switzerland, and a tiny plant in the US. Well known by electricians. Much better warranty.

Wera is also privately owned, by Bitburger Holding. They avoid debt financing and focus on high-volume production and advertising. Almost all of their manufacturing has left Germany, and is now Czech Republic and Thailand. Well known by auto mechanics. Limited warranty.

FuriouslyAdrift 3 hours ago | parent [-]

For power tools, there's also Festool