Originally Posted by
robertj298
They are pricey. Can't just use vice grips with a rag around the nut to protect it? lol
Yeah you can use channel locks with a rag. That's what I use. I don't have those special shimano tools. Also you can replace the lock nut with one with flats so that your tool will work at least on the top nut.
I also like this lockring/headset tool from Hozan which has multiple uses: