Pliers

New Harbor Freight Doyle Fast Adjustable Pliers

Jun 23, 2020 Stuart 32 Comments

Harbor Freight has come out with new adjustable pliers. Read More

Vampliers Screw Pliers Review

Mar 23, 2020 Stuart 56 Comments

We reviewed “Vampliers,” which are excellent 6″ pliers (made in Japan) that are handy for extracting screws and working with smaller parts. Read More

Editorial

5 Sweet Hand Tool Upgrades (Holiday 2019 Gift Guide)

Dec 9, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here are 5 hand tool upgrades to add to your holiday wishlist. Read More

DealGuyd

Irwin’s Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are on Sale (H2019)

Nov 12, 2019 Benjamen 9 Comments

The Irwin Vise-Grip parallel-jaw pliers wrenches are on sale. Read More

New Tools

Kobalt Ratcheting Rapid-Adjust Wrench is… Different

Nov 3, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

I came across the Kobalt ratcheting auto-adjust wrench, and it’s definitely… unique… Read More

Editorial

Knipex Pliers and Hand Tools – “SBA” Means Retail Packaging

Sep 9, 2019 Stuart 9 Comments

The “SBA” in Knipex model numbers (at least in my experience so far) indicates retail packaging. Read More

Made in USA

New Channellock SpeedGrip Adjustable Pliers are 100% Made in USA

Jun 18, 2019 Stuart 42 Comments

Channellock has finally come out with new button-adjustable pliers. Read More

New Tools

New Craftsman Compound Action Pliers and Cutters

Jun 14, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

Craftsman has come out with 2 styles of compound action cutters and pliers. Read More

Electrical Tools

Aven Accu-Cut Hard Wire Cutters

Mar 26, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Aven’s made-in-Germany hard wire cutters. Read More

New Tools

New 10″ Knipex Pliers Wrench is Lighter and Opens Wider

Mar 25, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

Knipex has updated their 10″ Pliers Wrench, describing it as the “Classic, Reinvented.” Read More

DealGuyd

Deal: Knipex 4-in-1 Electricians’ Pliers

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

These neat Knipex 4-in-1 electricians’ pliers are on sale. Read More

Pliers

Schmitz Made-in-Germany Mini Pliers and Snips

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

I came across Schmitz, a German brand of precision hand tools that’s now available in the USA. Read More

Pliers

Have You Tried Knipex Locking Pliers?

Mar 12, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a quick spotlight on Knipex locking pliers. Read More

New Tools

Irwin Launches Improved Vise-Grip Locking Pliers

Mar 5, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Irwin has improved their Fast Release Vise-Grip locking pliers. Read More

Hand Tools

New Irwin Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are Now Available

Feb 22, 2019 Benjamen 28 Comments

Irwin’s new Vise-Grip pliers wrenches are now available in 8″ and 10″ sizes at Lowe’s Read More

DealGuyd

Irwin Vise-Grip GrooveLock Pliers Deal

Feb 21, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Irwin GrooveLock pliers are on sale. Read More

Electrical Tools

New Milwaukee VDE Insulated Pliers in Europe (NWS-Made?!)

Jan 25, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

Check out these new Milwaukee VDE insulated pliers and cutters! Read More

DealGuyd

Deal: Knipex EDC Pliers Kit

Dec 5, 2018 Stuart 13 Comments

Knipex’ mini pliers set is at a good price right now. Read More

DealGuyd

Lowest Pricing on Knipex Pliers Wrench Set

Dec 4, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

A reader alerted us to lower than usual pricing on this Knipex Pliers Wrench set. Read More

DealGuyd

Channellock USA-Made Promo Pliers Set – Black Friday 2018 Tool Deal!

Nov 14, 2018 Stuart 22 Comments

I spotted a new front aisle promo display at Lowes, but… it’s not much of a deal. Yet? Read More

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