PB Swiss Tools

Wera pioneered ergonomic tool design with the revolutionary Kraftform handle in 1968, shaped to the contours of the human hand with dual-zone construction combining hard crown zones for high-speed turning and soft zones for maximum torque transfer. The distinctive handle shape has become their signature, appearing in their logo and symbolizing over 80 years of user-centric innovation where functionality, resilience, and playful design create trust in professional tools.

Founded in 1916, Vessel embodies the Japanese philosophy of Monozukuri - the art of making things with pride, dedication, and relentless pursuit of perfection. As Japan's first volume manufacturer of screwdrivers and the original JIS-certified tool maker, Vessel maintains a 'never compromise on quality' attitude, with each tool reflecting their three foundational 'isms' of precision, durability, and customer satisfaction.

Founded in 1945 by Swiss engineer Felix Flisch, Felco applies Swiss watchmaking precision to pruning tools. Every tool is designed for longevity with fully replaceable parts, sustainable manufacturing using recycled metals, and ergonomic excellence. Their iconic red handles and precision-forged components have set the global standard for professional pruning shears.

iFixit champions the Right to Repair movement with tools designed in California using data from thousands of teardowns. Their design philosophy centers on making repair accessible to everyone, rejecting planned obsolescence in favor of durability, precision, and democratized knowledge.

Bridge City Tool Works creates precision woodworking hand tools that merge exceptional accuracy with sculptural beauty. Founded on the premise that craftspeople deserve quality craftsmanship in their tools, the company follows form follows function while believing that since tools spend most of their life idle, they should be pleasing to look at and inspire their owners.

Knipex embodies 'Form Follows Function' with a guiding principle of 'Always better pliers.' Founded in 1882, this fourth-generation German family company focuses exclusively on pliers with 140+ years of accumulated manufacturing know-how. They pursue unconventional solutions for force transmission, easier usability, and combination of functions - all manufactured in-house in Wuppertal with over 400 specialized machines.