What's In My Tool Bag? (Tool Bag Tour) 

I just wanted too say Thank You so very much. This video that you did inspired me to build a tool tote / bag. I have watched yuour video over and over again and honestly your Setup is really all anyone would need for a Personal / DIY Tool bag. I purchased the very similar but Larger 17" Husky Tool Tote, and have been building it over the Last several months. It's been a blast. And the Timing was/is great because I have been able to get some great deals on some of the few main Essentials. I purchased that very same Milwaukee 12v Screw driver with Two Batteries and a charger for $69 At Home Depot and in was able to purchase a 18v Brushless Milwauke Impact for $99 with a battery and Charger. I have the Same Makita Bit set in MM and Standard, a Pair of Milwaukee speed Squares, I'll get a Swanson when there available in my region. I purchased the Same Eastwing 16oz Hammer as yours. I'm slowly getting there with the Hand tools, I have a HD Klien Linesman plier coming too me, I have a Pair of Klein Long Nose Pliers, would love the Knipex like yours but I haven't seen any yet, I have the 10" Cobra Knipex Pliers, and the Same 9" Blue level as yours. I have on the way the Stubby Klein multibit screwdriver on its way and the 5 + 1 Klein. I already own a nice $75 Snap On Tools Ratcheting Screwdriver so this should cover me with Multi Scredrivers. I'm looking into the Wira, Wiha`s and the Kliens for Fixed / Solid shaft Screwdrivers. I have the Pentel Click pencil coming too me, and in was able too find the 6" Model of the Channel Lock Adjustable Wrench. I am going to ether just get the 10" or the 12" and I love that tiny 4" Slimline Channel Lock Adjustable Wrench. I have the Same Husky 6 bin Parts container storage. To hold some screws, carpenters pencil sharpener, Super Glue and Tape, Especially Plumbers Tape Always comes in handy. I purchased a Pair of Electric Measuring Calipers, for myself these are essential I can use them on many things. You have to have a few Sharpies on hand, and a really good BoxCutter / Utility knife. I also purchased the Set of the Chisels that you have, I wanted a punch and Nail Set and a few different size Chisels. We have a 5 1/2 year old son and I want too do what my Father did for me and so I Actually mouth the same Small Tote as yours from Husky and I am going to set him with some basic tools he loves getting out in the garage with daddy, and this is what he says he wants for Christmas, Tools From the Home Depot 😁 so he has some Channel Lock Adjustable Wrench's and a tape measure The Satinless Steel Magnetice Parts Bowl, a 1 Lb Dead Blow Hammer that way it doesn't destroy to many things like he would with a real Hammer, unless he decides to become a auto body repair man and beat on our cars 🤣😂 and too top it Off my wife has been wanting her own Tool bag so I Bought her a husky Zippered Tool Bag, and shell have a Pair of SlipJoint Pliers, Long Nose pliers, Tape Measure, Stud Finder, Ratcheting Multibit Screwdriver, Hammer so far. So like a said I think your video just produced a Family to have there very own Tools bags and tools for some years too come. Thanks for the Inspration 😎👍

It looks like Home Depot has redesigned the Husky Tool Tote (10") since the version shown and given it notably less storage compartments. * Outer pockets: Reduced from 16 to 12. * Interior pockets: Reduced from 7 to 3. * Added closing flap pouches adding secure storage but making it limited to smaller items. * Added a rotating handle (handy to get it out of the way at least, not sure how reliable it will be over time). * Got shorter? The overall dimensions seem the same (10Wx 9Lx 11H) but they may be measuring to the height of the handle. The sides of the new one seem much shorter further limiting how much will fit inside. Pocket depth would also be impacted.

The whole dirty tool is a used tool is a myth... I have tools that my dad gave me (retired machinist) that are 40+ years old... I have tools that I've used for 20+ years, all Anerican /German /Japanese made and if you were to see them they look new... because I clean and maintain them after I use them. If a handle comes off I replace the handle.... there's no reason you're tools should look bad. Take care of them and they will last and look good for as long has you have them.

Been a carpenter 40+ years. Trust me, China makes top quality tools. All power tools etc made in China and your fancy laptop is Chinese. I just sold over $20,000 (half my tools) after retiring. My last kit was about 25 years old. 95% of it was made in China Even after 25 years of usage all my tools were in 100% perfect working order. And in 25 years. I have only lost one single hand scraper, which I found 2 years later and one single Chinese made sanding Machine by Porter Cable stopped working. The only company I will not buy a tool from is DeWalt. Many years ago I watched the DeWalt company take cheaper tools from Black & Decker and change the color to yellow, change the name over into DeWalt and raise the price by about 30%. Professional Carpenters would never buy Black & Decker stuff, but when they were presented with the exact same Tools in a different colour at an extra price everybody thought it was something special and they all got suckered into it. Every tool company has a few tools which are their best. As an example Milwaukee is the first company to make a Sawzall and they make the best one also. They are very good for electric drills

I wouldn't call wd-40 lubricant, it works good as penetration spray and degreaser, but if you want to lubricate hinges ect. use 3 in one oil.

Nice to see someone not waiting till their sixties (like me) to update their tool collection. You’ve invested well. Had a daughter recently thank me for the kit I’d put together for her as a teen. If you don’t use em - the next generation will!

For a non tool junkie, you got some really good tools and as a repair guy it was cool to see a bunch of the same tools I use in your video. You sure did your research.

You mentioned having a large adjustable wrench for high torque situations. Please be aware that adjustable wrenches are not recommended for those uses due to their ability to adjust and the chance that they could work loose when you are applying a lot of pressure. Use an impact socket with a breaker bar backed by a closed (box) end wrench to minimize danger. Proper sockets will engage the face of the bolt or nut rather than the corners, so you should really only need six sided sockets. Craftsman has just opened a new manufacturing facility near Ft Worth, Texas but I do not know what the distribution of tools made there will be. American made sockets are pretty expensive but it looks like the Makita that you have are good. Thanks again for the great video.

About 5 minutes in, had to pause! Just a quick spray or rub of oil after use, and your investment in tools wouldn't rust. For instance, I've had pliers for years, scritch-scratched to all hell, and they haven't a spot of rust on them. A quality tool? They'll hold out until the teeth are worn and the rivet gives out -- if you take care of them. I say that because you've got some good stuff. It's worth a little maintenance, and you can even pass them along.

an addition would be a painters putty knife..heavy blade,roller cleaner,calk remover,

You should do a video on sharpening and refurbishing that nice chisel. Will be major ASMR for a lot of us.

Good to see your kids added. Great choices for tools. Never consider German made tools before, even though I used German made knives for work daily.

The only other things that you might consider adding would be: a wire brush, zip ties, safety glasses, tongue and groove pliers (Chanellocks), a hook & pick set, and check out the Wera Tool-check Plus. Its an amazing kit of bits, a ratchet, driver and sockets. Trust me on that one, its amazingly handy.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share the items in your tool bag, I really appreciate the PDF file which I downloaded for reference. As always, your videos are very comprehensive and professionally done.

I’d consider adding a pair of lineman pliers

I'm surprised you're using a Dewalt blade instead of the Olfa ones; here in Canada, everyone uses their knives and knives. They're made in japan blade housing and blades, I swear by them. Used them to slice metal eavestroughs, carpet etc.

Vise grips I use are the STANLEY FatMax FMHT74886 10-Inch Curved Jaw Locking Pliers and the Tekton 5 inch locking pliers. I use the 5 inch one more often and it's easy to carry around in my pocket. I would also like to get the Leatherman Crunch, but I need to save up for it because it's expensive.

I think you should get the latest edition of the pocket ref. It's not just good for people who use tools, as a prepper I know you'll love it

Pipe wrench , hand saw ? Great video thanks!

All of your metal tools share one thing in common, Rust spots! They won’t be heirloom if all rusted out. Get busy with the steel wool … plus your grandfathers wood chisel is in sad shape !

Outstanding video. painless ! Thanks 😊

the milwaukee m12 and m18 stuff is so cool. i have the m12 ratchet and the 1/2in m18 impact. the m12 battery can be hooked to their heated jacket! ive been wanting to get that too i had bought a ryobi kit a couple years ago and they just make so many things that work with their battery for small use they are worth a look. i use the 1/4in impact, drill, and handheld vacuum a lot. lol i also got their little tire inflator for a quick top off, but if i had a flat tire i would bust out the viair 400p. viair 88p is a great inflator to recommend for vehicle use btw i got a few of the wera drivers and wiha bits myself. i really like the wera handles i work in an optical lab love using the wera kraftform micro with quick release bits. finding the bits is a pain in the ass though. the wera bits are too nice for our usage and we go through A LOT. my dad had a great variety of craftsman tools im still using after he passed and im adding to it as well. some good stuff, some just to fill the gaps as money allows

The only way to know if a tool will last is using it for years and years and see if it breaks or wears out. COO has nothing to do with it and is certainly no indication of a tool will last or not. And FYI: Wiha does not only produce in Germany but also in Vietnam. Same goes for Wera and their Eastern European production.

You might look at Veto Pro PAC tool bags. Thanks for sharing your video. Well done.

Tools are just one of those things where people prefer paying extra to get a higher quality, made in America product... there is nothing more frustrating than trying to work and having a piece of junk tool fighting you the whole time and making your job harder

I wouldn’t be surprised if WinRAR were to sponsor your channel man 😂 Keep it up! love the PDFs

A suggestion would be to include one of your iFAK in the tool tote incase of a chisel slip or similar

Always on point.

You should have gone with the Bondhus allen wrenches. Best in the world and made in the USA. Nice list.

He just worried about how the tools look, he don’t wanna pass down some rusty tools

I have almost all the same tools :))

Check out vampires

Made in the USA

That's not a chisel! That is a much-abused bar of iron good for opening paint cans or prying off baseboards. Any self-respecting handyman would grind the teeth out of it and put on a sharp edge.

Good video, good lay-out. Tip: it does not matter where your tools come from as long it's good quallity. Keep your tools dry and clean your tools and bag. I keep a brush and a rag in it. It will last a way longer.

Very impressive set of tools. One thing I keep in mine is a thin roll of painters tape in case I need to stick a template or whatever on the wall and don't want to mar the paint.

Thank you for watching this video! It took me 6 years to make, so it feels really good to finally show it to you, the audience. Here's the PDF document for this video: bit.ly/38y5n0T A couple of notes based on recent comments: 1) I will definitely have my grandpa's chisel resharpened rather than replaced, 2) I'll be adding many of the suggestions listed (e.g., safety glasses, Knipex pliers wrench), 3) You can still find good tools that are made in China (e.g., purchased at Harbor Freight, Home Depot). I just like these tools (USA, Germany, etc.) in my redesigned tool bag better. I still have all of my old tools, but I've re-purposed them to other various prepping kits. Cheers! ~Cliff

RU-vid... suggest this video FFS

A few things to consider... Wire brush, can be a smallish one. Vernier caliper, a small one is handy Small torch, fire is your friend sometimes. Also toss a few silica gel packets in there to reduce moisture, free and easy to obtain. Gorilla glue offers CA with a combo brush tip/squeeze bottle, great for quick repairs ( and small cuts)

I know you wear glasses, but the most important thing i missed is some safety glasses !

You could save some weight if you just carried a Kline 11 in 1. Has 2 size philips 2 size slotted driver 2 Robinson and 2 torx a 1/4, 3/16, 3/8 nut driver all in one. Also pick up a malco flip driver. It’s 1/4 and 5/16 all in one. U should definitely get a multimeter. It’s very good to know how to use and a good backup for the non contact tester you have. I have seen those non contact testers give a bad reading when the batteries are low. To anyone else wanting to do this don’t worry about made in America. Just find a decent brand and go with it. Kobalt and huskey are great and come with life time warranties and last a long time.

You need to try Milwaukee sharpies love them

7:01 The interesting thing about that set of hex keys is that the long end has that kind of "ball point" that allows the user to (un)screw hex screws at an angle - you don't need to be at around 90° to the surface in order to be able to use the screwdriver.

Well done! I'm a tool guy, so I can say from experience you nailed this. PLEASE sharpen your grandpa's chisel asap!! :) :)

8:55 I believe you can have the chisel sharpened to remove those dents to the cutting edge - would probably need to be someone who knows how to sharpen chisels, in order to preserve the correct angle.

Its a popular notion that a man should buy the very best tools he can possibly afford. I find this nonsensical. If I could afford a $5,000 hammer why in the heck should I buy one? I say...a man should buy the best he can afford that does what he needs it to do - and not a lot more. I can't remember ... ever...breaking a cheap wrench, screw driver, or hammer. My hammer cost's $5. Nuff said.

Take a shot every time he says "made in the USA"

You miss out a carpenter's pencil 😉

My dear friend, *that Chisel just needs a bunch of elbow grease to be restored into full function.* Mainly needing a good grinding stone set ... if you check the back of the Chisel, you will see that the color of steel changes about half to 3/4 an inch from the cutting side. This is because there are two types of steel in there. The tip is a hard type of steel (half to 3/4) and the rest is a softer type steel. This was designed in such a way to reduce the use of the more expensive type hard steel, and to increase usability (mainly discomfort due to vibration) by the use of the softer type steel (though this last bit may also be a bunch of marketing BS, and it may all just be down to economics... anyway, YOU CAN sharpen that tool (and thus take out this nicks) until all that hard steel is gone. Other then that it could probably do with a bit of polishing agent on an old rag, to polish of some of that rust. Then take a very fine sanding paper and sand the handle (if you want to, because currently there is probably even some DNA from your grandfather on there), then use linseed oil to treat the wood! ... Lastly, make a wooden, or get a 'plastic' mallet to work that chisel, DO NOT USE a Metal Hammer on that wooden handle, as it will just wreck it !!! ... Please, for the love of old vintage tools and your grandfathers sense of buying a quality tool, restore it and use it (also use it with common sense, it's to work wood without nails) !! There are probably still 3 generations on that Chisel before some offspring in the future will figure out they used that last bit of hardened steel.

Now you're 25% ready to do many completely unrelated things: house framing, auto repair, basic woodworking, electrical diagnostics, plumbing. The problem I have with these 'catch-all' kits is they're generally overkill for assembling IKEA furniture and incomplete for a more specialized task, which requires its own separate dedicated kit.

19:00 "heavy gauge billet aluminium alloy construction is die cast for ..." So is it machined from a billet, or is it die cast? It can't be both. Spoiler: it's die cast.

I would keep the vintage chisel and learn how to sharpen it. Plenty of YT videos on it. The steel on those old tools is much better than it is today.

wrap your files in paper to keep them from rubbing together. to keep them sharp

Not German made are made well. Look at Bmw, Mercedes and VW. I have been working on them for 10 years. Most of auto tech drive Toyota. Hk G36 is one of the worst rifle ever made. Let talk about Ford and GM. Lol I guess every company make good and bad stuff. It should be the unit not where or make.

Suggest the knipex pliers wrench. Replaces crescent wrenches and can be 3” up to 12”

I recommend the Knipex Pliers Wrench. I have the mini in my carry tool kit and also have the 10 inch at home. But with the mini I was able to change an entire sink with just that one tool. I was super impressed with it. Its like the Cobras you have, and adjusts the same way, but it has the jaws of an adjustable wrench for working with nuts and bolts that you don't want to chew up with the serrated jaws of the Cobras. Irwin Vice Grips makes a version of the Knipex Cobras that are nearly as good as the Knipex and much less money.

Please also add the following to your tool bag : Teflon tape, rubber washers & rubber o- rings, basin wrench, wrench for removing shower valves located in shower walls. Safety goggles or glasses, pencil type soldering iron & solder, propane or butane torch & solder for plumbing, PVC cleaner & PVC glue ,for repairing PVC pipes . thanks for great video 😀😀😀😀

At :37 you have what looks like a Wera screwdriver but don’t mention it? Also, once you get that chisel refurbished, I recommend a Morakniv carpenter chisel... they take a beating and cost $17. Great kit though!

As an Electrical contractor, I would NOT trust a non contact voltage tester! I have seen them fail to read presence of live voltage throughout all major brands. ALWAYS USE A QUALITY MULTIMETER AND TEST ON A KNOWN LIVE CIRCUIT BEFORE USE.

If a “contractor” told you, it had to be right.

Kids won't appreciate them. Same here I wanna teach my kids but this new generation doesn't even care.

Great methodology! I do the same when it comes to initial servicing of equipment with the pro's, thereafter, I do it. Although cumulatively expensive, the longevity will surely be great. You ever considered also including a selection of Hex keys & star bits too? Great video.

WD-40 is basically useless as a lubricant. I don't know if people tend to think of it as lubricant because of marketing or folklore or what but it's a terrible replacement for a proper lubricant such as 3-in-1 oil.

Made in china doesent mean cheap. China uses the same priciple as all others...if i give the money the its quality....as an industrial automation engineer i know how it works in china and made in china doesent really mean cheap!

As a tradesman and total tool nut I can tell you that you made great choices here. You really do get what you pay for especially with hand tools like those. Don't totally rule out cheap tools though! In theory I'm with you on buying the best and supporting US companies, and I've spent more to get a lot of nice things... but I'll be real with you, I've bought a lot of Harbor Freight & Northern Tool brand stuff over the years. I haven't really regretted it either. They have warranties for a reason and sometimes buying the cheap version of something has gotten me exactly where I needed to be. Usually if it's something I'm reaching for a lot and I feel I could do better I'll upgrade and pass it on free or cheap to someone starting out. A lot of times though I just end up with perfectly good, serviceable stuff for years and never need to upgrade, especially for a seldomly used tool. Oh and besides it totally pays to have some tough but not all that nice stuff that's kinda separate that you just wail on! (every tool bag needs a couple of ugly old flathead screwdrivers that you use for everything BUT screws.)

Hmm...a cast iron chisel.

Rule #1: Buy if you need. Rule #2: Buy quality for regular use. Quality does not depend on the country of manufacturing.

Buying cheap, costs you twice. I can also recommend Japanese made tools. Sometimes you have to watch out for knockoffs or brands that Design their tools in the US, Germany... but produce in China. Keep up and try to figure out which tools you really use and which just take up space. Greetings from Germany

Mr made in America...the raw materials are all imported

I saw hand protection... But no eye, breath and ears protection? Did I miss them? Also, sharpen that chisel, OMG! Changing the handle will be nice, too.

Anything from the Milwaukee M12 series is great!! Nice setup.

great idea,, so appreciate your info and god bless your wonderful family,,, wonderful children

It nothing wrong wipe your tool and put some oil to keep your tool clean every time after use. Also, you better to keep your chisel sharp!

Great vid. Love the tool selection & toolbag. Thank you for making this video. Couple of tips to pass along. The Klein strippers: there are 2 types. 1 for solid wire & another for stranded. Also, each has diff set of calibrated gauge stripping. For electrical tape, never go cheap with off brand as it will not hold. Use 3M Scotch. Excellent. Finally, collect delicate small tools like dental pick or crotchet needle for maneuvering wires. Get Tie-wraps/Zip ties. I used Craftsman tools all my life. Love them. They unfortunately don't fit other brands for ratchet set. I will be rebuilding my toolkit from ground up soon. I now have a great point of reference thanks to you.

The multimeter comes in handy when you need to test your car battery. I also use one whenever I’m changing light fixtures, outlets, and switches just to make sure it’s not live even after the breaker has been cut off. That’s probably one of the tools I use the most. My dad gave me a Fluke brand meter over 20 years ago, and I still use it.

You seem to put a lot of value on older high quality tools. There is an entire cottage industry focused on finding and restoring vintage tools. I have an old time carpenters tool box that I built that is full of restored tools from the early 1900 up to about the 1950s. There is something about giving an old tool a new life that Some people find very satisfying.

Outstanding! I’m two years into a similar project wherein I’m trying to build a second set of higher quality tools. This video is great timing. Thanks much! P.S. Let me know if you’d be interested in touring the man cave/workshop I’m evolving. I’m in the area. We could have a beer and compare notes. 😉

WD-40 isn't a lubricant. It will displace water and some dirt, but will attract more dirt shortly. Triflow is a true lubricant and won't attract dirt.

Get the Eagle grip vise grip pliers. Made in USA and excellent quality. I love'em . You won't regret it.

Dewalt is manufactured in China but assembled in the USA. Look at the USA sticker on the bag. That’s what the “made in the USA with globally sourced parts” means. I would add a 5 in 1 painters tool. they can go to like a 14 in 1. I got 2 made by husky. I use them lots. A cats paw is nice to have too. A proper set of lineman pliers is nice. Stanley makes a combo one. That has wire strippers built in. A good tape measure is very handy. Get a Stanley fat max. You want to get one that has a long stand out distance. The dewalt thing really grinds my gears. They’re good power tools. But not really made in the USA. Great video and solid content.

I have been a carpenter for 40 years and now retired at 70. But you are making a mistake. The Chinese tools are excellent. 95% of my equipment is made in China and the last batch of tools that I owned was over 20 years old and I sold everything when I retired and it was all like brand-new after 20 years of use all made in China. We seem to forget China has high quality and cheap quality stuff we only buy the cheap quality stuff to make lots of money that's why we only see the cheaper stuff from China. 40 years ago when I studied Asian joinery a high-quality handmade saw was 10,000 us made by a master smith

What a great video. I could not agree more. I have been doing the EXACT SAME THING you have re supplying my cheaply made tools. I have gotten to the point where i have every hand and power tool an average homeowner could ever want. (plumbing, basic carpentry, electrical HVAC)

You could resharpen that chisel. Also a lot of mechanics recommend if you can't get USA made Vise grips go with "Grip On" Vise grips made in Spain. They are high quality and designed very well. I prefer their release handle, which is built into the handle over the traditional style, which is inside the handle.

DeWalt tools are not MADE in the USA, just assembled in the USA. There's a big difference.

Great looking kit! There is however, one glaring omission! SAFETY GLASSES??? You should definitely get a few pairs, especially if your kids are going to watch you do any work. I know that you wear glasses, but you can get some that fit over eyeglasses, but it is important to have something with a side shield. I really like that you are getting most of your tools, made in countries where quality is still valued, and not just where labour is cheapest. As the saying goes "use it, or lose it."

Very nice.. For some reason. I like having one of those thick Home Depot pencils lol Thanks for the video

Great video. Estwing hammers must be the most frequently stolen tools ever. I had the two I inherited from my dad, and the ones I replaced them with stolen in 10 years working on sites in Dublin, Ireland.

Irwin Hansen still has the USA original vise grips. Hell, I just picked up some from Walmart made in USA; on clearance actually.

So, why don't you just give the Chisel a new grind?

I highly recommend Milwaukee's locking pliers. They're made in Taiwan (so it's actually made well) and the adjustment mechanism is by far the best I've ever used. I also really recommend Neji-saurus pliers. They're helped me many times with screws and nuts I would've been screwed if I didn't have them.

Some of the stuff made in Taiwan (ROC) is well made. You just neet to take care when choosing. Wera of course makes great stuff (Czech Republic), and my go-to for screwdrivers is Wiha or Vessel. Knipex is awesome! Great video!

Don't replace your Grandpa's Chisel! It can easily be re-ground with fresh, straight edges. Check for saw sharpening pros, who will likely have the grinders to do this for you.

I've got a few suggestions for tools: Wera Tool Check Plus. It's nearly my EDC, Bits, Sockets, a small Bit-Holder and a small but durable ratchet. I don't know if there's an imperial version. Again WERA: The yellow screwdrivers can be used for small prying, hammering or similar jobs. I haven't broken one yet. And one more knipex Tools: The "Zangenschlüssel". Imagine a combination between a adjustable wrench and the knipex Cobra.

I’m seeing people in the comments saying “you need this or that (specialized plumbing/electrical/etc) tool”. I agree you need some of them, but you don’t need them in a tool bag. A tool bag is supposed to be a kind of go-bag with the tools you need to get most jobs done. The specialized tools can be added if you are going to be doing a specialized job. Otherwise, they can stay at a workbench/garage/storage area.

If you're going to spend money on high quality tools, then you should take care of them. That includes keeping them clean, oiled, and rust free. Just because you actually use your tools doesn't mean they have to be dirty and crusty. If a contractor doesn't care about their tools, there's a pretty good chance they care even less about their work. FYI some Milwaukee tools may be made in the US but the company is as Chinese as it gets. Look up who owns it and where they are based. I'll save you the trouble... It's Techtronic Industries and they are based in Hong Kong. Personally, i don't care, but i do find it funny that these American patriot-types always buy Milwaukee because it's 'American'. 😂

Knipex is pronounced Kuh-nip-ex incase anyone was wondering! You have great taste, I have most of these tools and can assure you they are TOUGH and will last!

The best tool you own is the one between your ears. Get that one nice and used and dirty and you will have a start.

Nice! The bag might be my fav item. The open design puts almost everything in an easy to see position.

Wow, that's a solid tool set! Thanks for the taking time to showcase your tools, and to create a pdf to go with. Incredible!

Really well done. I am a tool junkie but wouldn’t change much although some brand names might be different but US and vintage made whenever possible. You need to embrace what the military calls PMCS. Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services. Rusty is never cool. A well used patina is fine but get the rust and crust off those vise grips, scissors, and any other spots. WD-40 is fine but a Few Drops of 3-1 oil will properly lube those jointed tools far better as it coats and lubricated the steel far better than WD40. I did see a couple of items I will definitely consider for my “jump bag” when the Chief of Staff aka She Who Must Be Obeyed says fix this or install that.. lol