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Hand Tools

Wrenches, pliers, ratchets, sockets, and screwdrivers measured on grip, torque, and durability.

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Brands that won the most head-to-head tests in this category.

  1. 1GearWrench4 wins
  2. 2Snap-on4 wins
  3. 3Knipex3 wins
  4. 4SK2 wins
  5. 5Craftsman2 wins
  6. 6Kobalt2 wins

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Hand Tools2026

Which Diagonal Cutters Brand Wins?

SK

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Hand Tools2025

Which Mechanics Tool Sets Brand Wins?

GearWrench

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Hand Tools2025

Which Torque Wrench Brand Wins?

Snap-on (electronic)

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Hand Tools2025

Which Thread Chaser Brand Wins?

Lang Tools

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Hand Tools2025

Which Locking Pliers (vice Grips) Brand Wins?

Malco Eagle Grips

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Hand Tools2025

Which Calipers Brand Wins?

Starrett

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Hand Tools2025

Which Bolt And Screw Extractor Brand Wins?

20 products tested

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Hand Tools2025

Which Hand Tools Brand Wins?

13 products tested

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Hand Tools2025

Which Screwdriver Brand Wins?

Craftsman

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Hand Tools2025

Which Adjustable Wrenches Brand Wins?

Milwaukee

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Hand Tools2025

Which Universal Joints (impact-rated Socket Adapters) Brand Wins?

Snap-on

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Hand Tools2024

Which Pocket/folding Knives Brand Wins?

Boker

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Hand Tools2024

Which Half Inch Drive Ratchet Brand Wins?

GearWrench

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Hand Tools2024

Which Home Tool Kit Brand Wins?

Kobalt

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Hand Tools2024

Which End Cutting Pliers Brand Wins?

Knipex

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Hand Tools2024

Which Flare Nut Wrench Brand Wins?

Snap-on

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Hand Tools2023

Which Mechanics Tool Set Brand Wins?

GearWrench

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Hand Tools2023

Which 3/8 Inch Flex Head Ratchets Brand Wins?

Olsa Tools

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Hand Tools2023

Which Center Punches Brand Wins?

Stahlwille

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Hand Tools2023

Which Ratcheting Stubby Screwdrivers Brand Wins?

PB Swiss

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Hand Tools2023

Which Telescopic Magnet Brand Wins?

MacTools

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Hand Tools2023

Which 1/4 Inch Ratchets Brand Wins?

Husky

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Hand Tools2023

Which C-clamp Brand Wins?

Irwin

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Hand Tools2023

Which Ratchet (3/8 In Drive) Brand Wins?

Crescent

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Hand Tools2023

Which Extractor Wrenches Brand Wins?

Capri Tools

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Hand Tools2023

Which Folding Hand Saws Brand Wins?

Corona

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Hand Tools2023

Which Utility Knife Brand Wins?

Fiskars Pro

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Hand Tools2022

Which Bench Vise Brand Wins?

Heuer 140

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Hand Tools2022

Which Ratcheting Combination Wrenches Brand Wins?

SK

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Hand Tools2022

Which 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchets Brand Wins?

GearWrench

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Hand Tools2022

Which Hose Clamp Brand Wins?

17 products tested

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Hand Tools2022

Which Locking Pliers Brand Wins?

Vintage Vise-Grip (USA-made, circa 1980-1982)

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Hand Tools2022

Which Combination Wrenches Brand Wins?

Mac Tools

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Hand Tools2022

Which Thread Repair Kit Brand Wins?

8 products tested

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Hand Tools2022

Which Hex Bit Socket Brand Wins?

Kobalt

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Hand Tools2022

Which Folding Pocket Knife (EDC) Brand Wins?

Benchmade Griptilian

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Hand Tools2022

Which Wire Stripper Brand Wins?

Knipex (manual/regular)

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Hand Tools2022

Which Needle Nose Pliers Brand Wins?

Kobalt

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Hand Tools2022

Which Laser Tape Measure Brand Wins?

Meterk

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Hand Tools2022

Which Tap And Die Set Brand Wins?

Irwin Hanson

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Hand Tools2022

Which Pocket Knife Brand Wins?

SOG Twitch II

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Hand Tools2021

Which Torque Wrench Brand Wins?

Snap-on

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Hand Tools2021

Which Allen Keys Brand Wins?

Wiha and Wera Hex+ (tied as the narrator's named top performing picks)

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Hand Tools2021

Which Adjustable Wrench Brand Wins?

Craftsman (USA-made, vintage/discontinued)

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Hand Tools2021

Which Pliers Brand Wins?

Knipex

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Hand Tools2021

Which Multitool Brand Wins?

Leatherman Charge Plus

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Hand Tools2021

Which Screwdriver Brand Wins?

Craftsman

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Hand Tools2021

Which Slip Joint Pliers Brand Wins?

Tsunoda

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Hand Tools2021

Which Locking Pliers Brand Wins?

Malco Eagle Grip

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Hand Tools2021

Which Lineman Pliers Brand Wins?

Doyle or GearWrench (presenter names both as tied affordable picks)

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Hand Tools2021

Which Diagonal Cutting Pliers (wire Cutters) Brand Wins?

15 products tested

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Hand Tools2021

Which Ratchet Strap Brand Wins?

Topsky

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Hand Tools2021

Which Tape Measure Brand Wins?

DeWalt

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Hand Tools2020

Which Impact Socket Adapter Brand Wins?

DeWalt

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Hand Tools2020

Which Rounded Nut/bolt Extractors And Stud Removers Brand Wins?

Amartisan

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Hand Tools2020

Which Screw Extractor Brand Wins?

Irwin (5 piece Hanson spiral flute set, EX1 through EX5, $10.34)

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Hand Tools2019

Which Fasteners Brand Wins?

7 products tested

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Hand Tools2019

Which Nail And Screw Holding Strength Brand Wins?

Deck screw

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