The tool trade is very different now to 20, or even 10 years ago.
It now comes down to the brands specifications and interest in quality assurance. Many, including the most famous brands are no longer manufacturing in the original country of origin.
The primary factor in toolmaking is access to the right steel for the tool, only closely followed by the process used in processing this steel. The various high quality steels have different hardening, etc requirements, as most here would appreciate. The Chinese factories will tout ISO9001 and TUV and other certifications but the reality is the materials are doubtable, as well as the processes.
This is not so much a problem with Taiwanese factories, quite the opposite, for the most part. Seeing China as a major competitor they run a high QA attitude.
Most high end brands now manufacture in Taiwan, those seeking greater profits are moving or have moved to China.
The other issue is buying from chains and majors such as Blackwoods, which is effectively doing to tool makers what Coles and Woolies do to farmers…