German Precision Hand Tools
WIHA: Black Forest Craftsmanship Trusted by Electricians, Technicians & Tradespeople Across South Africa
Founded in 1939 in Schonach im Schwarzwald, Germany, WIHA has built a global reputation for precision hand tools that tradespeople actually enjoy using. From ergonomic SoftFinish screwdrivers and VDE-insulated electrician sets rated to 1000V, to professional hex key sets and complete Competence XL tool kits — WIHA is the go-to brand when quality and safety matter on the job. DistriNode stocks a wide range of WIHA tools from screwdrivers and bits to pliers, hex keys, and fully equipped toolboxes.
1,023 productsScrewdrivers · Bits · Hex Keys · Pliers · Tool SetsProfessional GradeAuthorised Distributor
Why Choose WIHA at DistriNode?
VDE-Insulated Tools — 1000V Rated Safety for Electricians
WIHA VDE tools like the XL 2 46816 electrician toolbox meet stringent European VDE certification standards — each tool is individually tested and rated to 1000V AC / 1500V DC. For South African electricians and electrical contractors working on live or potentially live systems, VDE insulation is an essential safety requirement, not an optional upgrade. The WIHA XXL 4 Electric 80-piece set is a fully equipped VDE solution for professional installations.
SoftFinish Ergonomic Handles — Less Fatigue, Better Torque
WIHA's signature SoftFinish handle combines a hard inner core for torque transfer with a soft outer zone for grip comfort. This two-zone design reduces hand fatigue during prolonged use — important for tradespeople doing repetitive fastening tasks all day. Models like the Wiha 45833 and 45795 feature magnetic tips (Philips, Slotted, Torx) that hold screws securely in position, speeding up work in awkward overhead or confined spaces.
Complete Professional Tool Sets — One Purchase, Job Ready
WIHA's Competence XL 83-piece set and XXL 4 Electric 80-piece toolbox give tradespeople a complete, organised kit without the hassle of sourcing individual tools. These sets are engineered as systems — matching bits, drivers, keys, and pliers — so everything works together and fits back into the case. Starting from around R700 for individual tools up to R1,800+ for complete professional sets, WIHA covers every budget level.
Hex Keys, Torx Keys & Bits — Precision Drive System
WIHA's hex and Torx key range (including the 43022 spanner wrench set) provides the same German precision manufacturing as their screwdrivers. Ball-end hex keys allow angled access in tight spaces, while the full bit range covers Phillips, Slotted, Torx, and specialty drive types. Whether you're assembling furniture, servicing machinery, or doing precision electronics work — WIHA bits and keys deliver consistent, accurate drive without cam-out.
Find WIHA Tools by Category
Electrician Safety Note: WIHA VDE-certified tools are individually tested to 1000V and carry the VDE mark — they are not simply "insulated" screwdrivers. If you are working on electrical installations, always verify that your tools carry the VDE or IEC 60900 certification mark. WIHA's VDE range, including the XL 2 46816 toolbox, meets these standards and is designed specifically for live electrical work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does WIHA VDE certification mean and why does it matter?
VDE certification means each WIHA tool has been individually tested and approved by the VDE Institute in Germany to withstand 10,000V during testing — they are then rated and marked for safe use at 1000V AC / 1500V DC. This is the recognised standard for tools used on live electrical installations. A VDE-certified WIHA screwdriver or tool set like the XL 2 46816 is not just insulated for comfort — it is a certified personal protective equipment (PPE) item for electrical safety.
What is the difference between WIHA SoftFinish and standard screwdrivers?
WIHA SoftFinish screwdrivers feature a dual-zone handle: a hard inner core transfers maximum torque to the fastener, while the soft outer grip zone improves comfort and reduces hand fatigue during repetitive use. Many models also include a magnetic tip (Wiha 45833, 45795) that keeps screws on the tip without needing to hold them — a practical advantage when working at height or in tight access panels. Standard screwdrivers typically use a single hard plastic handle without these refinements.
Does DistriNode stock complete WIHA tool sets for electricians?
Yes. DistriNode stocks WIHA professional tool sets including the Competence XL 83-piece set and the XXL 4 Electric 80-piece VDE electrician toolbox (46816), which includes a comprehensive range of VDE-insulated screwdrivers, bits, pliers, and keys organised in a professional case. These sets are suitable for electrical contractors, maintenance electricians, and workshop technicians who need a complete, ready-to-use kit that meets electrical safety standards.
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 10
Professional technicians and workshop owners needing a comprehensive socket and bit solution will appreciate this 60-piece set from WIHA. It combines ..
R6,186
Ex Tax:R5,379
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 3
Electricians and maintenance technicians rely on these Wiha combination pliers for gripping, holding, and cutting wires in electrical installations. T..
Pliers Type
Combination Pliers
R925
Ex Tax:R804
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 5
The Wiha SoftFinish slotted screwdriver pairs a 5.5 mm blade with a 100 mm shaft, sized for general workshop tasks. Unlike basic drivers, the multi-co..
Screwdriver ...
Slotted
R546
Ex Tax:R475
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 4
For electricians and maintenance technicians working on switchgear, control cabinets, and industrial equipment, the Wiha SoftFinish triangular screwdr..
Length
120 mm
R686
Ex Tax:R597
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 39
Precision fastening in ESD-protected environments demands a tool that prevents both over-tightening and electrostatic discharge. The Wiha TorqueVario-..
Screwdriver ...
Torque screwdriver
R2,938
Ex Tax:R2,555
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 2
The WIHA 41601 stands out as a compact 5-piece Torx bit set, offering the essential T10 to T30 sizes in a single blister pack. Unlike loose individual..
Length
25 mm
Number of Bits
5 bits
Bit Tip Type
Torx
Screwdriver ...
Bit Set
R560
Ex Tax:R487
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 3
Working on live electrical circuits demands a screwdriver that keeps you safe without slowing you down. The Wiha VDE PlusMinus Screwdriver SoftFinish ..
R563
Ex Tax:R490
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 27
This slimVario electric extension from Wiha is the solution when you need extra reach for slimBits in confined electrical work. Its slim insulated sha..
Length
150 mm
Bit Tip Type
Hex
Screwdriver ...
Bit Adapter
R646
Ex Tax:R562
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 3
Unlike generic crimping pliers, this tool is dedicated to MC4 solar connectors, ensuring precise and repeatable crimps for photovoltaic installations...
Crimping Too...
Crimping Tool
R2,887
Ex Tax:R2,511
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 7
Precision-machined 8 mm hex tip in through-hardened chrome-vanadium steel for high-torque hexagon socket screw driving. The 25 mm bit length and 1/4" ..
Length
25 mm
Bit Tip Type
Hex
Number of Bits
1 bit
Screwdriver ...
Single Bit
R321
Ex Tax:R279
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 5
When the handle of your Wiha recoil-free soft-face hammer breaks or wears out, the tool becomes unusable. This replacement hickory wood handle restore..
R495
Ex Tax:R431
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 11
The Wiha SoftFinish slotted screwdriver combines a precision-machined 3.5 mm blade with a 75 mm shaft, built to DIN ISO 2380. Its multi-component Soft..
Screwdriver ...
Slotted
R462
Ex Tax:R402
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 9
This torque screwdriver delivers a fixed 0.4 Nm tightening torque with ±6% accuracy, preventing over-tightening in precision assembly work. The ergono..
Screwdriver ...
Torque screwdriver
R2,897
Ex Tax:R2,519
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 14
Diagonal cutters for electricians, insulated to VDE and IEC 60900 standards for safe work on live parts up to 1000 V AC. The semi-circular head and la..
Material
Steel
Length
160 mm
Cutter Type
Diagonal Pliers
R837
Ex Tax:R728
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 3
The Wiha 29229 torque screwdriver is a precision tool for controlled fastening on live parts, with an adjustable torque range from 0.8 to 5.0 Nm and a..
Screwdriver ...
Torque screwdriver
R4,091
Ex Tax:R3,557
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 4
This 5-piece Torx bit set provides a complete range of Y-Bit profiles for power driving in tough materials. Each bit is through-hardened Chrome-Vanadi..
Length
50 mm
Number of Bits
5 bits
Bit Tip Type
Torx
Screwdriver ...
Bit Set
R761
Ex Tax:R661
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 16
Precision torque control starts with the Wiha 29701200 Torque Adapter. Engineered for the TorqueVario-S system, this adapter delivers a 1/4" hex outpu..
Torque Adapt...
Torque Wrench Adapter
R1,247
Ex Tax:R1,085
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 2
Driving Phillips screws with a standard 1/4" hex power bit can be frustrating when the tip slips or wears quickly, damaging screw heads and slowing wo..
Length
25 mm
Bit Tip Type
Phillips
Number of Bits
1 bit
Screwdriver ...
Single Bit
R455
Ex Tax:R395
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 23
The Wiha TorqueVario-S stands apart from standard torque screwdrivers by combining a continuously adjustable torque range of 0.6–2 Nm with direct moul..
Screwdriver ...
Torque screwdriver
R3,508
Ex Tax:R3,050
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 35
Precision TORX interchangeable blade for Wiha System 4 and TorqueVario-S handles. The 175 mm blade reaches deep-set fasteners in electronics and fine ..
Blade Size
151-190 mm
R477
Ex Tax:R415
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 24
Loose or damaged slotted screws can slow down work and damage fasteners. The Wiha 00156 slotted screwdriver provides a precise 10.0 mm tip and a 175 m..
Screwdriver ...
Slotted
R584
Ex Tax:R507
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 128
When a Torx screw is over-tightened or corroded, a poor-quality bit will cam out or break, leaving you with a rounded fastener and a stalled job. This..
Length
25 mm
Number of Bits
1 bit
Bit Tip Type
Torx
Screwdriver ...
Single Bit
R293
Ex Tax:R254
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 56
This Wiha hex L-key stands out with its ergonomic handle, providing a comfortable and secure grip for precision fastening tasks. The burnished chrome-..
Blade Material
Chrome Vanadium Steel
R365
Ex Tax:R318
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 34
T-handle hex key with a 3 mm hex metric tip and a 200 mm blade, built for high torque transmission and comfortable manual fastening of hex screws.Adva..
Hex Key Size...
Metric
R404
Ex Tax:R352
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 12
For precision work on electrostatically sensitive components, the Wiha PicoFinish ESD nut driver combines a through-hardened chrome-vanadium-molybdenu..
Screwdriver ...
Hex Metric
R557
Ex Tax:R485
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 15
This Wiha screwdriver stands out with its through-hardened chrome-vanadium-molybdenum blade and ErgoSoft multi-component handle, delivering precise to..
Screwdriver ...
Hex Metric
R379
Ex Tax:R329
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 378
Maintenance technicians and assembly workers reach for this Wiha 9-piece hex ball end key set when they need to access hex socket screws from an angle..
R1,234
Ex Tax:R1,073
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 3
This Wiha Torx bit T25 stands out with its through-hardened molybdenum-vanadium steel construction, offering dependable durability for demanding screw..
Length
25 mm
Bit Tip Type
Torx
Number of Bits
25 bits
R1,295
Ex Tax:R1,126
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 3
Precision work on sensitive electronic components demands a screwdriver that protects both the fastener and the circuit. The Wiha PicoFinish® ESD Hex ..
Screwdriver ...
Hex Metric
R556
Ex Tax:R483
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 8
Electrical installers and test engineers use the Wiha 47210 Type 2 Measuring Adapter to safely connect test instruments to live installations during v..
R3,995
Ex Tax:R3,474
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 22
With protective conductor resistance measurement from 0.05 Ω to 20 Ω and insulation resistance testing up to 200 MΩ, the Wiha PAT one (Art. Nr. 47220)..
Tester Type
Circuit Tester
R31,047
Ex Tax:R26,997
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 7
High shock-absorbing hickory wood handle for Halder SIMPLEX soft-face hammers with 30mm or 35mm head diameter.OverviewThe WIHA 800S30 is a replacement..
Handle Type
Wooden Handle
R468
Ex Tax:R407
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 20
Stripping all common round cables can be a tedious and unsafe task without the right tool. The Wiha Cable Knife 200 mm solves this by offering a sickl..
Quantity Per...
1 piece
R659
Ex Tax:R573
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 3
Replacement hickory wood handle for GEDORE soft-face hammers in the 800 S series with a 25 mm head eye diameter. The ergonomically shaped hickory wood..
Handle Type
Wooden Handle
R465
Ex Tax:R404
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 36
Magnetized screwdriver tips can attract small screws, making them easier to hold in place, but they can also attract metal shavings that interfere wit..
Accessory Type
Accessory
R616
Ex Tax:R536
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 219
For electricians and technicians who frequently swap bits during panel work or equipment assembly, the Wiha SoftFinish CentroFix bit holder screwdrive..
Screwdriver ...
Bit Holder
R965
Ex Tax:R839
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 46
The Wiha PicoFinish® 42452 stands out with its ergonomic handle and rotating cap, enabling precise, fatigue-free turning for delicate electronics and ..
Screwdriver ...
Hex Metric
R586
Ex Tax:R509
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 5
With a cutting capacity of up to Ø 10 mm and 50 mm² multi-wire, the Wiha 46675 cable cutter handles copper and aluminum conductors in electrical insta..
Product Type
Cable Cutter & Shears
R5,758
Ex Tax:R5,007
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 10
Precision slotted screwdriver with ESD-safe handle for work on sensitive electronic components. The PicoFinish ESD screwdriver from Wiha combines a ch..
Screwdriver ...
Precision screwdriver
R577
Ex Tax:R502
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 8
For electronics technicians and precision mechanics working on electrostatic sensitive components, the Wiha PicoFinish ESD Nut Driver provides a secur..
Screwdriver ...
Hex Metric
R535
Ex Tax:R465
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 7
Precision work on electrostatic-sensitive components demands a screwdriver that protects both the user and the electronics. The Wiha PicoFinish ESD To..
Screwdriver ...
Precision screwdriver
R567
Ex Tax:R493
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 22
The Wiha 334DS T-handle hexagon screwdriver delivers high torque transmission with a 2.0 mm hex tip and a 100 mm blade, ideal for precise hexagon sock..
Screwdriver ...
Hex Metric
R368
Ex Tax:R320
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 6
Precision Phillips screwdriver blade with dual tips PH 000 and PH 00, 120 mm long, for Wiha System 4 interchangeable handles.OverviewThis Wiha interch..
Blade Size
Up to 150 mm
R555
Ex Tax:R482
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 31
This Wiha hex key stands out for its through-hardened chrome-vanadium steel construction, offering a durable and reliable tool for fastening and loose..
Software Typ...
Trade Business Management
R433
Ex Tax:R377
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 16
For technicians and DIYers working with cordless screwdrivers or power tools, the Wiha 7017 Z magnetic bit holder provides a secure connection between..
Accessory Type
Bit Holder
R328
Ex Tax:R285
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 6
Professional technicians often waste time switching between screwdrivers when working with different screw types. This 11-piece interchangeable blade ..
Piece Count
9 pieces
Screwdriver ...
Multi-bit Screwdriver Set
R2,628
Ex Tax:R2,285
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 5
This WIHA 41609 bit set delivers five identical T30 Torx bits, each precision-machined from through-hardened chrome-vanadium steel for high wear resis..
Length
25 mm
Number of Bits
5 bits
Bit Tip Type
Torx
Screwdriver ...
Bit Set
R559
Ex Tax:R486
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 13
Through-hardened chrome-vanadium steel delivers high wear resistance for demanding Torx screwdriving tasks. The Wiha 7015Z/T27-25 bit features a T27 T..
Length
25 mm
Number of Bits
1 bit
Bit Tip Type
Torx
Screwdriver ...
Single Bit
R293
Ex Tax:R254
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 5
This single PoziDrive screwdriver bit delivers a secure, cam-out resistant fit for PZ3 screws. The hardened chrome-vanadium steel body withstands high..
Length
25 mm
Number of Bits
1 bit
Bit Tip Type
Pozidriv
Screwdriver ...
Single Bit
R385
Ex Tax:R335
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 4
Through-hardened chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel blades with matt chrome plating and Wiha ChromTop tips deliver a precise, durable fit for workshop a..
Piece Count
6 pieces
Screwdriver ...
Screwdriver Set
R1,389
Ex Tax:R1,208