Has anyone used the KAKEDZUKA DESIGN WORKS KDW Cross Wrench?

I dig it. I have the add-on 11-mm handle nut socket, which fits some larger reels, and I have the 1/4-inch hex-bit socket, which is worth its weight in gold.

Makes spinning and tightening a handle nut a snap.

More important, I had this used Daiwa CV-Z that needed a rebuild, and the original owner had stripped a PH1 M2.5 flathead still sealed with factory Blue Loctite. An EZ-out would only make it worse.

I used a jeweler's hammer and PH2 bit to form new cross slots, fit that with a PH2 bit, and was able to break the factory Blue Loctite with torque from my KDW wrench.

I replaced all the PH1 M2.5 with hex-socket flatheads and the Correct Purple Loctite (Daiwa never learns).

Different project, new HD brass gears on 5-salt-year '21 Zillion

Have you used it on any lews baitcasters by any chance?

@Jonny15678 - funny, my favorite Lew's and a couple others have a Torx30 socket nut on an aftermarket handle, and I added matching KDW bit to a Hedgehog order today.

But simply, most reels with M7 and M8 mainshaft nuts fit the 10-mm socket that's the base of the KDW wrench - true for most every 100- and 150-size reel (going up to 300 size reels may need 11- or 12-mm socket, which KDW sells a socket bit for their wrench).

@bulldog1935 How does this tool compare to let’s say some quality thin wall 10mm sockets?

It takes up less space on your bench than a ratchet handle, applies more torque than any screw-/nut-driver handle.

KDW wrench comes in a nice box, but mine seems to never get put away - I keep bits in the box.

@bulldog1935 Would you say it has a tighter fit with handle nuts, more secure?

Much better fit than a 12-point socket, same fit as a 6-point, which it is.

It's lightweight, and common alloy with most handle nuts - unlikely to scratch or mark alloy nuts.

@bulldog1935 Alright well thanks so much for the input, you’ve been very helpful.