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.
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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.
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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: 31
Precision fastening in electronics and fine mechanics demands a blade that fits securely and transfers torque without slippage. The Wiha Phillips inte..
Bit Tip Type
Phillips
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Single Bit
R596
Ex Tax:R518
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 9
This precision slotted screwdriver stands out with its ESD-safe design, making it suitable for work on electrostatic-sensitive components. The PicoFin..
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Precision screwdriver
R526
Ex Tax:R457
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 9
Loose or damaged screw heads from slipping screwdrivers slow down work and frustrate professionals. The Wiha SoftFinish slotted screwdriver with 4.0 m..
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Standard screwdriver
R425
Ex Tax:R370
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 7
Precision Torx screwdriver with ESD protection for sensitive electronics. The PicoFinish handle with soft zone enables precise, controlled turning, wh..
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Precision screwdriver
R653
Ex Tax:R568
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 33
Working with small hex socket screws often means struggling with insufficient torque and awkward grips. The Wiha 334DS T-handle hex screwdriver solves..
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Hex Metric
R486
Ex Tax:R423
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 8
Precision electronics and fine mechanical work demand a lifting tool that offers both delicate control and reliable strength. The Wiha PicoFinish® lif..
R713
Ex Tax:R620
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 4
Electricians working on live circuits need a tool that combines safe insulation with the gripping power of a pliers wrench. The Wiha 29761 VDE Pliers ..
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1 piece
R2,595
Ex Tax:R2,256
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 9
The Wiha 44001 Control Cabinet Key is a Wiha tool identified by the model number 44001. It is designed for use with control cabinets.Key featuresWiha ..
Key Type
Control Cabinet Key
R871
Ex Tax:R757
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 46
This T-handle hex key combines a 5 mm ball end on the long arm with a standard hex short arm for high-torque side drive. The ergonomic T-handle provid..
Blade Material
Chrome Vanadium Steel
R437
Ex Tax:R380
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 58
This Wiha screwdriver bit is a precision-machined TORX T20 bit with a 1/4" hex drive, designed for use with power tools and hand screwdrivers. Its hig..
Length
25 mm
Number of Bits
1 bit
Bit Tip Type
Torx
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Single Bit
R394
Ex Tax:R343
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 3
This 11-piece interchangeable blade screwdriver set from Wiha offers a versatile solution for workshop and maintenance tasks, featuring a telescopic S..
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Screwdriver Set
R2,984
Ex Tax:R2,595
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 22
Working on live electrical components demands a blade that combines precise fit, reliable insulation, and compatibility with your torque-controlled ha..
Bit Tip Type
Hex
Number of Bits
1 bit
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Single Bit
R658
Ex Tax:R572
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 10
The Wiha 02116 is a replacement hickory wood handle engineered for Wiha recoil-free soft-face hammers. Unlike generic handles, it is made from hickory..
Handle Type
Wooden Handle
R531
Ex Tax:R462
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 5
This Wiha interchangeable blade stands out for its precise fit in System 6 handles, delivering reliable torque transfer for hexagon socket screws. The..
Length
150 mm
Bit Tip Type
Hex
R410
Ex Tax:R357
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 45
Driving Phillips screws in recessed or hard-to-reach spots often means the bit is too short to reach the fastener. The Wiha 7041 Z long bit solves thi..
Length
50 mm
Bit Tip Type
Phillips
Number of Bits
1 bit
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Single Bit
R334
Ex Tax:R291
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 23
In a busy workshop, technicians reach for a reliable slotted screwdriver for precise fastening. The Wiha Workshop Slotted Screwdriver 00153 offers a 7..
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Slotted
R487
Ex Tax:R423
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 4
The Wiha 41638 T-Bit Set is a 5-piece set of 50 mm bits with a PH2 profile. It is manufactured by Wiha.Key features5-piece bit set50 mm lengthPH2 prof..
Length
50 mm
Bit Tip Type
Phillips
Number of Bits
5 bits
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Bit Set
R859
Ex Tax:R747
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 7
The Wiha 42416 Phillips screwdriver stands out with its SoftFinish multi-component handle that provides a secure, ergonomic grip and roll-off protecti..
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Phillips
R538
Ex Tax:R467
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 43
The Wiha Professional Phillips Bit PH2 is a 150 mm bit with a 1/4 inch hex shank. It is designed for Phillips PH2 screws.Key featuresPhillips PH2 tip1..
Material
Steel
Length
150 mm
Bit Tip Type
Phillips
Number of Bits
1 bit
R458
Ex Tax:R398
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 117
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
R388
Ex Tax:R337
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 18
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..
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Metric
R406
Ex Tax:R353
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 7
For precision work on electrostatically sensitive components, the Wiha PicoFinish ESD nut driver combines a through-hardened chrome-vanadium-molybdenu..
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Hex Metric
R584
Ex Tax:R508
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 64
This Wiha screwdriver stands out with its through-hardened chrome-vanadium-molybdenum blade and ErgoSoft multi-component handle, delivering precise to..
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Hex Metric
R410
Ex Tax:R356
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 ..
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Hex Metric
R586
Ex Tax:R509
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 9
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
R488
Ex Tax:R424
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 38
The Wiha PicoFinish® 42452 stands out with its ergonomic handle and rotating cap, enabling precise, fatigue-free turning for delicate electronics and ..
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Hex Metric
R635
Ex Tax:R552
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 3
Wiha 46675 is a cable cutter for copper and aluminium cables.SpecificationsBrand: WihaArticle number: 46675Type: cable cutterSuitable for: copper and ..
Product Type
Cable Cutter & Shears
R5,906
Ex Tax:R5,135
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..
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Precision screwdriver
R502
Ex Tax:R437
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 6
For electronics technicians and precision mechanics working on electrostatic sensitive components, the Wiha PicoFinish ESD Nut Driver provides a secur..
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Hex Metric
R528
Ex Tax:R460
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..
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Precision screwdriver
R654
Ex Tax:R569
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 14
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..
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Hex Metric
R400
Ex Tax:R348
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 5
Precision Phillips screwdriver blade with dual tips PH 000 and PH 00, 120 mm long, for Wiha System 4 interchangeable handles.OverviewThis Wiha interch..
Length
120 mm
Bit Tip Type
Phillips
R511
Ex Tax:R445
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 16
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
R436
Ex Tax:R379
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 13
Precision work on electrostatic sensitive components demands a screwdriver that prevents static discharge while offering exact control. The Wiha PicoF..
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Precision screwdriver
R518
Ex Tax:R451
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 20
Through-hardened chrome-vanadium steel with a gloss nickel-plated finish gives this Wiha T-handle hex key exceptional strength and corrosion resistanc..
Blade Material
Chrome Vanadium Steel
R374
Ex Tax:R325
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 14
Precision hex socket screwdriver with ESD protection, ideal for working on electrostatic sensitive components. The PicoFinish® ESD series provides a s..
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Hex Metric
R553
Ex Tax:R481
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 22
The Wiha PicoFinish® Bit Holder 43709 stands out for its rotating cap, which allows precise control during delicate fastening tasks. Unlike standard b..
Drill Bit Di...
4 mm
R845
Ex Tax:R735
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 13
Fastening or loosening hex socket screws in tight or awkward spaces often becomes a struggle with standard L-keys. This T-handle hex key solves that b..
Hex Key Type
T-Handle Hex Key
R428
Ex Tax:R372
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 33
Hexagon T-handle screwdriver with high torque transmission and Hex-Plus tip for secure fastening. The ergonomic multi-component handle enables powerfu..
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Hex Metric
R382
Ex Tax:R333
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 5
The Wiha PicoFinish® ESD Phillips screwdriver PH1 with a 60 mm blade is engineered for precision work on electrostatically sensitive components. Its s..
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Precision screwdriver
R564
Ex Tax:R491
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 2
Electricians working on live installations need a reliable tool for cleanly cutting copper and aluminium cables. The Wiha 46674 cable cutter is VDE in..
Product Type
Cable Cutter & Shears
R4,601
Ex Tax:R4,001
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 10
For electricians working on live circuits, the Wiha 43701 stands out with its VDE insulation rated for 1000 V AC, allowing safe work without disconnec..
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Torx
R666
Ex Tax:R579
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 20
Wiha 45433 (334DS030100-01) is an internal hex screwdriver with a 3 mm metric key width.SpecificationsBrand: WihaModel: 334DS030100-01 (45433)Type: in..
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Hex Metric
R410
Ex Tax:R357
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 5
Working in tight spaces with standard L-keys often means limited torque and awkward hand positions. This T-handle hex key solves that by giving you a ..
Software Typ...
Trade Business Management
R472
Ex Tax:R411
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 23
Wiha 334/4.0-100 is an L-key hex key with a 4.0 mm size.SpecificationsBrand: WihaModel: 334/4.0-100Type: L-key hex keySize: 4.0 mm..
Blade Material
Chrome Vanadium Steel
Hex Key Size...
Metric
R378
Ex Tax:R328
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 12
Electrostatic discharge can destroy sensitive electronic components during assembly or repair. The Wiha PicoFinish ESD Phillips precision screwdriver ..
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Precision screwdriver
R555
Ex Tax:R483
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 13
Precision ESD-safe Phillips screwdriver with a 50 mm blade, ideal for electronics and static-sensitive components.OverviewThe Wiha 271P001 is a profes..
Length
50 mm
Bit Tip Type
Phillips
R504
Ex Tax:R438
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 4
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..
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Slotted
R587
Ex Tax:R511
Brand: WIHA
Stock: 41
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
R658
Ex Tax:R572
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..
R519
Ex Tax:R451