Dunno, maybe, likely way more trouble than it's worth.
It's more of an "good quality American Made" vs. "low quality IMPORT" kinda deal. Lots of very low quality tools were made here in the good 'ole US of A, as well as any other country. High quality tools are made wherever low quality tools are made, so the debate is really a non-starter if you think about it.
Some of my tools are German made and excellent, but I'll wager some pretty crappy stuff was made in Germany as well over the years. The best Lineman's I've ever laid hands upon are made in Germany and carried at Lowe's along with about every imaginable variation of these classic electrical work pliers. The great ones are $50, the cheapest comes in a kit made to hit a $10-$20 price point before Memorial Day/Father's Day/Labor Day/BLACK Friday/Christmas, etc., and then blown out at about half that right after.
@ ianj: overdrive 5-Speeds 4evAH! :approve: SLUSHBOXEN!!!
It's more of an "good quality American Made" vs. "low quality IMPORT" kinda deal. Lots of very low quality tools were made here in the good 'ole US of A, as well as any other country. High quality tools are made wherever low quality tools are made, so the debate is really a non-starter if you think about it.
Some of my tools are German made and excellent, but I'll wager some pretty crappy stuff was made in Germany as well over the years. The best Lineman's I've ever laid hands upon are made in Germany and carried at Lowe's along with about every imaginable variation of these classic electrical work pliers. The great ones are $50, the cheapest comes in a kit made to hit a $10-$20 price point before Memorial Day/Father's Day/Labor Day/BLACK Friday/Christmas, etc., and then blown out at about half that right after.
@ ianj: overdrive 5-Speeds 4evAH! :approve: SLUSHBOXEN!!!