CHAMPION CH-1501003 NKB NEXT GEAR Go-Through Slotted Screwdriver 3" (5.5 x 75 mm)

NEXT GEAR Go-Through Slotted Screwdriver CHAMPION CH-1501003 NKB 3 inches, size 5.5 x 75 mm
Premium-grade go-through/impact-rated slotted screwdriver from the Japanese brand CHAMPION (Made in Japan), from the top-tier NEXT GEAR series. It features a continuous steel shank running all the way through the handle (Thru-Tang Construction). A thick steel striking cap is fitted to the end of the handle, allowing mechanics to safely strike the end of the screwdriver with a hammer for chiseling, starting, or loosening seized and rusted screws without cracking the plastic handle. The shank is made of special-grade fully hardened alloy steel. The base of the shank is designed as a hexagonal shape (Hex Bolster) to support using an open-end wrench for added torque. The dual-material two-tone rubber grip handle (green and black) is ergonomically shaped (Ergonomic Handle) with contours and grooves that provide a secure, non-slip grip even with oily hands, reducing fatigue and maximizing torque transfer. Ideal for automotive repair shops, steel structural work, and heavy maintenance in industrial plants.

Features
- Go-Through / Thru-Tang construction: a single solid steel shank runs from the tip to the end of the handle, directly withstanding heavy hammer strikes
- Reinforced thick steel striking cap on the end of the handle effectively disperses impact force and prevents the handle from cracking during hammering
- Japanese special grade alloy steel shaft subjected to a full hardening process, providing maximum strength, resistance to bending, and high durability against intense twisting torque.
- Designed with a hexagon bolster at the base of the shaft above the retainer, allowing an open-end or adjustable wrench to be used to increase turning torque for loosening stubborn screws.
- 5.5 mm wide slotted tip with a precision flat-ground finish, ensuring a tight, full-contact fit into screw slots.
- Next Gear soft-grip handle made of dual-tone green and black rubber material, soft and comfortable to hold, providing excellent slip resistance against sweat and oil stains.
- Ergonomic handle design featuring special contours that lock into the fingers and palm, maximizing the transfer of torque and downward pressure while driving.
- 100% Made in Japan, guaranteeing strict safety standards and international-grade quality control for hand tools.

Applications
- Automotive and machinery maintenance: Ideal for disassembling parts with slotted screws that are stuck, rusted, or have seen long-term use and are difficult to remove.
- On-site chiseling and grooving work: Versatile enough to be struck with a hammer to chip away old bolt heads, cut gasket residue, or scrape small steel grooves in structural repair jobs.
- General high-torque assembly work: Used for driving standard screws, with the ability to use a wrench for leverage to save effort.

Specifications
- Brand: CHAMPION
- Product model: NEXT GEAR Go-Through Slotted
- SKU: CH-1501003
- ITEM NO.: NKB 3”
- Country of manufacture: Japan (Made in Japan)
- Tip type: Slotted, go-through / strikeable
- Slotted tip size: 5.5 mm
- Screwdriver shaft length (Size): 75 mm (3 inches)
- Additional Feature: Hexagonal shank base for wrench-assisted turning (Hex Bolster)