Japanese Pipe Wrenches

Pipe wrenches from KTC (steel PWA and aluminum APWA series) and FUJIYA's geared adjustable pipe wrench, compared below by pipe size, jaw capacity, length and weight. Every item ships from Osaka with tracking; US import duties are included in the price.

Japanese Pipe Wrenches guide: models and how to choose ↓

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Japanese Pipe Wrenches guide: models and how to choose

Compare the models

Values are copied from each product page. "Overall length" is the measured length on the spec sheet, which can differ from the size in the model name.

Model Body Pipe nominal size Pipe outer diameter Overall length Weight Made in
KTC PWA-200 Steel 6-10A 6-20 mm 185 mm 0.35 kg China
KTC PWA-250 Steel 6-15A 6-26 mm 245 mm 0.75 kg China
KTC PWA-300 Steel 6-20A 10-32 mm 300 mm 1.1 kg China
KTC PWA-350 Steel 8-25A 13-38 mm 325 mm 1.3 kg China
KTC APWA-350 Aluminum body 8-25A 13-38 mm 325 mm 1 kg China
KTC APWA-450 Aluminum body 20-40A 26-52 mm 400 mm 1.6 kg China
FUJIYA FGLP-38-BG Special steel, geared adjustable Not confirmed Max. jaw opening 38 mm 220 mm 305 g Taiwan

How to choose

  • Match the pipe size first. Japanese pipe sizes use the "A" scale (15A is about 1/2" nominal, 20A about 3/4", 25A about 1"). Pick the wrench whose range covers your pipe with some margin.
  • Same capacity, less weight: PWA-350 and APWA-350 cover the same 8-25A range; the aluminum-body APWA-350 is listed at 1 kg against 1.3 kg for the steel PWA-350.
  • Larger pipe: APWA-450 is the only model here that reaches 40A (52 mm outer diameter).
  • Tight spaces and fittings: the FUJIYA FGLP-38-BG is a short (220 mm) geared adjustable wrench with a 38 mm maximum opening. Its pipe size rating is not stated on the product page.

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