Neutrik HTLACB

Pretty much straight plasma cut, cheap laser marking and then off to you. Poor surface quality, no finishing touches and absolutely no ergonomics whatsoever (very sharp edges all around).

The apple has fallen very far from tree compared to previous tools. HTXP (COO Liechtenstein) for XX was a masterpiece, HTAC (COO Liechtenstein) / HTFAC (COO Austria) cost reduced version but still okay. The cost of HTLACA and HTLACB is more than ten times that of HTAC / HTFAC but the quality is utterly subpar.

Given Neutrik's connectors are mainly made in China nowadays and the trademark hologram is long gone this unfortunately does not come as a huge surprise.

Unless you are tool collector, or really need to push the torque envelope using this very method, do not buy this (or HTLACA) but spent the money on pliers wrench from some reputable tool manufacturer instead.

Country of origin: Liechtenstein.