I just ordered a set off amazon UK and they came with the diy mark, all the pictures for it said king ttc so looks like I will be sending them back! ordered another set off amazon us because couldn't find any on amazon japan. So see what they turn out like
Update: ordered from amazon us got the ttc king as ordered quality is much better than diy and has a yellow back card not the black. don't bother ordering them from amazon UK save some hassle
If you're going to order a pair of the Tsunoda slip joint pliers, I would highly recommend the 'Tsunoda PLC-200S Slim Pliers with Spring'. For just a few dollars more, the spring pair have additional machining to receive a small, hidden spring under the rivet, making them spring 'open return' pliers, and boy are they nice. Aside from the spring, and the extra three bucks (Cdn.), everything else is exactly the same as the regular 'slims' (PLC-200), and the spring also aides in flipping the pliers to the second position one handed. I definitely recommend spending the extra few bucks. Additionally, the 'Slims' have a 'hot rivet' in place of the nut and bolt shown on the above pair, minimizing play, as well as diagonally opposed teeth for vastly improved grip. Unfortunately I don't see the 'Springs' on the UK site...I bought them off Amazon Canada.
This is a brand that will go up in price once more people find out about them. I was surprised projectfarm had them actually. I bought my first set 3-4 years ago and soon after the first I ended up with maybe 6 or so sets right after I got the first from the quality and knowing once the word spreads price goes up. My slip joints don’t say DIY and they don’t have the nut. I have them posted in my cart tour and they certainly don’t look like that. I don’t like that they can’t sell you that if that’s not what’s in the photo.
The nut on there is for you to tight up and remove the play or loosen them to what you want. The 6" ones are riveted and can't be adjusted. Personally, I would always rather have a nut than a rivet. Drop of thread locker if they get loose over the years. In general, slip joint style pliers are more likely to have play in them than other types. Japan tool makers can be a bit quirky about the markings on the tools. These Tsunoda yellow handle line are entry level (don't get me wrong, they're great, as even entry level made in Japan stuff is great) so Tsunoda randomly putting DIY on some of them wouldn't be a red flag to me. I don't think they are fake. The DIY marked, with "made in Japan," were probably just the ones exported to Europe. While TTC Japan were the domestic (Japanese) ones. Unlikely there would be much difference in quality.
I just ordered a set off amazon UK and they came with the diy mark, all the pictures for it said king ttc so looks like I will be sending them back! ordered another set off amazon us because couldn't find any on amazon japan.
So see what they turn out like
Update: ordered from amazon us got the ttc king as ordered quality is much better than diy and has a yellow back card not the black. don't bother ordering them from amazon UK save some hassle
Sweet. Lately I've been ordering from Japan, either direct from amazon.jp or using domestic sites and forwarding
If you're going to order a pair of the Tsunoda slip joint pliers, I would highly recommend the 'Tsunoda PLC-200S Slim Pliers with Spring'. For just a few dollars more, the spring pair have additional machining to receive a small, hidden spring under the rivet, making them spring 'open return' pliers, and boy are they nice. Aside from the spring, and the extra three bucks (Cdn.), everything else is exactly the same as the regular 'slims' (PLC-200), and the spring also aides in flipping the pliers to the second position one handed. I definitely recommend spending the extra few bucks. Additionally, the 'Slims' have a 'hot rivet' in place of the nut and bolt shown on the above pair, minimizing play, as well as diagonally opposed teeth for vastly improved grip.
Unfortunately I don't see the 'Springs' on the UK site...I bought them off Amazon Canada.
Great tip, thanks!
Thank you so much that helped me a LOT I got the PL-200 King TTC (real ones from Japan) they are amazing
This is a brand that will go up in price once more people find out about them. I was surprised projectfarm had them actually. I bought my first set 3-4 years ago and soon after the first I ended up with maybe 6 or so sets right after I got the first from the quality and knowing once the word spreads price goes up. My slip joints don’t say DIY and they don’t have the nut. I have them posted in my cart tour and they certainly don’t look like that. I don’t like that they can’t sell you that if that’s not what’s in the photo.
The nut on there is for you to tight up and remove the play or loosen them to what you want. The 6" ones are riveted and can't be adjusted. Personally, I would always rather have a nut than a rivet. Drop of thread locker if they get loose over the years. In general, slip joint style pliers are more likely to have play in them than other types. Japan tool makers can be a bit quirky about the markings on the tools. These Tsunoda yellow handle line are entry level (don't get me wrong, they're great, as even entry level made in Japan stuff is great) so Tsunoda randomly putting DIY on some of them wouldn't be a red flag to me. I don't think they are fake. The DIY marked, with "made in Japan," were probably just the ones exported to Europe. While TTC Japan were the domestic (Japanese) ones. Unlikely there would be much difference in quality.
Thanks for the perspective
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Did you ever find a conclusion on this? Mine that i just ordered clearly say king ttc not DIY
Pretty convinced mine were fake, returned them to Amazon. Where did you buy from?
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