TrueCraft 1/2" Drive Reversible Ratchet Handle (# 40137) Japan

Description

Tool is new and never used.  There is some minor chrome pitting on the body of the handle.  This is a cosmetic issue.  It in no way affects structural integrity, performance, or longevity of tool.  Also some minor, superficial rust on the black oxide coated portion of the head.  This will come off with fine steel wool if it bothers you.  Please study the photos closely.  They are an important part of the listing.New, old stock. Made in Japan.  True professional grade tool.  TrueCraft  # 40137, 1/2 inch drive, 14 inch overall length.  42 teeth.  It is made from high quality chrome vanadium steel (Cr-V).  Double cut, heavily knurled handle for a sure grip.  It is chromed and polished. It has some minor, superficial rust on the black oxide coated part of the head.  This will in no way affect performance, longevity, or reliability of the tool.  If it bothers you, a few buffs with some steel wool will remove it.   MSRP .99.
For those of you not familiar with TrueCraft, they were a Japanese premium tool manufacturer.  Daido  acquired the Truecraft Tool Company and began using the "Truecraft" brand for its hand tools. Daido's Truecraft Tool division offered high quality medium-priced tools from the early 1960s until about 2000, when the division was closed. Most of the production was done in Japan, but the company also did some manufacturing in the United States and in Palmera, Spain. They were the Japanese equivalent of Snap-On, Matco, MAC, Proto, SK, T&E, etc.  TrueCraft made great tools.  With the economics of manufacturing, and especially tool manufacturing in East Asia, TrueCraft had progressive difficulty finding a large enough market to support their brand, so their operations ceased.
Many still seek TrueCraft tools because of their high quality and reasonable prices.
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