Anyone used ZPV/ Tokar reamers from Ukraine?

[tobnpr]

Found a previous thread with a lot of conjecture, and "why would you want to risk it" comments (which i completely understand) but no one who's actually bought and used one or more from them.

PLEASE- do not respond to this thread unless you have personal experience with them or know someone who has- the good, bad, or ugly...

 

[Sniperhandle]

Found a previous thread with a lot of conjecture, and "why would you want to risk it" comments (which i completely understand) but no one who's actually bought and used one or more from them.

PLEASE- do not respond to this thread unless you have personal experience with them or know someone who has- the good, bad, or ugly...

Yes, I have bought and used one, It did a fine job of cutting a chamber, It felt like it was being pulled into the chamber by threads though. And lastly, They look pretty roughly made. If it's for a fun project that isn't critical they can be an economically viable option. This is the Tokar brand.

I bought mine 3 or 4 years ago and it got here in about 2 weeks from Ukraine, With the tariffs now, I don't know how much more they would cost?

The ZPV reamers I have also bought, They are very high quality and used by gunsmiths in europe and highly regarded.

 

[Sniperhandle]

ZPV reamers are from Serbia, Tokar reamers are from Ukraine.

 

[tobnpr]

Thanks for clarifying that- Google AI lied to me lol..
Think I'll give ZPV a try, thanks.