Wave HT196 Parts Opener

Wave HT196 Parts Opener, a Japanese hobby tool for separating mis-assembled or test-fitted plastic model parts.
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What we liked
- + Slim tip slides into tight seams between snap parts
- + Wave is a respected Japanese hobby tool maker
- + Handy for taking apart kits to paint parts separately
Trade-offs
- - One tip size may not fit every gap on larger kits
- - Can mark soft plastic if you lever too hard
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