Due to continued supply chain issues, rising cost of production, transportation, RAW material and the availability of skilled workers, we have changed the design and manufacturing process of our ADJUSTABLE HOOK WRENCHES. These changes allow us better control over the quality and a shorter turn around.
Here are some key points:
#1 - All components are now 316L Stainless Steel.
#2 - Better grip and strength due to increased thickness of hook/jaw as follows:
10221 = .156" thick. Will become .250" thick.
10222 = .200" thick. Will become .375" thick.
10223 = .277" thick. Will become .500" thick.
10224 was .320" thick. Is now .500" thick.
10225 = .490" thick. Will become .625" thick.
#3 - Each and every one of us at Steritool are consumers in our professional and personal lives. The last thing we want to do is pay more for anything... unfortunately, quality products made in USA come with a price. We are forced to increase the price of each wrench by about 20%.
Example: #10224 has increased from $121.44 each to $145.00 each. Other wrenches in this family will also increase as we complete production and replace old design with new design.
#4 - 5 pc Hook Wrench Set #10226 will ship with mixed designs for the foreseeable future. Old design inventory will be replaced with new design as we sell out of the old design. Until we sell out of all old inventory we will be shipping the set with a mix of both old and new designs.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience the design change and price increase may cause. We greatly appreciate your support as we work hard to support your industry with a quality products.