In the 70s, I bought some tools from a company called Pacific Freight and Salvage. A bit like Harbor Freight today, but never researched it. I bought a set of adjustables, Lobster brand, japan. Still have 4 of the 5, all used heavily, and none ever broke or let me down. At the time Japanese tools were looked down on, as the cheap socket sets usually didn't wear very well. The chrome hasn't even peeled on the ones I have.