there were no major surprises but of course it was interesting to see how each tool had a different feel and peculiarities to it
EZ-KUT ratcheting mechanism takes getting used to but once you get a hang of it - works as advertised. quality is so-so but i reckon good enough.
Corona quality feels like perhaps a step up from EZ-KUT
and of course the Made-in-Germany LOWE had the best feeling - better even than my Made-in-Switzerland Felco. it was almost shocking how smooth and effortless the LOWE works
but it's not all about quality and feel - functionality matters too. while the quality of LOWE is insane the functionality is basic. EZ-KUT is the opposite - incredible functionality with basic quality. and Corona in the middle.
i think i will be keeping all of them.