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Holiday Gift Guide
Stanley Compound Action Pliers Cutters

Pliers

Stanley Compound Action Pliers and Cutters

Apr 1, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

These Stanley FatMax compound action pliers and cutters look good and are priced well, but aren’t readily available on our side of the Atlantic yet.

Awesome & Cool

Cool Tool: Compact Bolt Cutters with Folding Handles

Mar 26, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could fit longer bolt cutters in your tool bag? Well, with these compact folding-handle cutters, you can!

Made in USA

Xuron Micro-Shear Flush Cutter Review

Feb 20, 2015 Stuart 37 Comments

Here’s a quick review of Xuron’s 170-ii Micro-Shear mini cutters. They’re made in the USA and offer great bang for the buck!

New Tools

New Milwaukee Pliers for 2015

Feb 12, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

Check out the newly redesigned pliers that Milwaukee is coming out with for 2015.

Electrical Tools

New Wiha BiCut Cutters Have a Button-Activated Higher Leverage Cutting Mode

Feb 4, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

The new Wiha BiCut cutter has a power button that activates a higher leverage mode for cutting tougher materials.

Leatherman Rev

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Rev – a New Affordable Multi-Tool

Feb 3, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Here’s a First Look at Leatherman’s new affordable multi-tool, the REV.

Irwin 1902412 Max Leverage diagonal cutting pliers with PowerSlot

Pliers

Deal: 20% off Select Irwin Tools, Including the New Pliers

Jan 5, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

There’s a 20% discount on select Irwin tools this month, including many of their Germany-made cutters and pliers.

Stanley FatMax Magnetic Tape Measure

Layout & Measuring

Klein, Crescent, & Stanley are Top Tradesmen Faves in 2014

Dec 19, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

A recent poll by Tools of the Trade reveals some of tradesmen’s favorite brands in 2014.

Mechanics' Tools

Gedore Grip Wrench Locking Pliers with Hex Jaws

Nov 21, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

These Gedore Grip Wrench locking pliers are designed for removing very stubborn fasteners, but come with a steep price.

Crescent SwitchBlade Set

Pliers

Deal: Crescent interchangeable Head Multi-Purpose Cutters

Nov 17, 2014 Stuart Discuss

Crescent’s multi-head cutter is on sale right now for 40% off.

New Tools

New Vampliers Screw Extraction Pliers Sizes: “Pro” and Mini

Nov 12, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Vampire Tools has come out with two new sizes of Vampliers screw extraction pliers.

Pliers

Hot Deal: Crescent X2 Long-Reach Pliers Set

Nov 11, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

We came across a fantastic deal on this Crescent compound-action long-reach pliers set.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Holiday Deal: Leatherman Sidekick Multi-Tool for $25

Nov 10, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

One of Home Depot’s holiday offers is the ToolGuyd-recommended Leatherman Sidekick, for $25.

New Tools

New Husky Pistol Grip Pliers

Nov 10, 2014 Stuart 11 Comments

Check out these new pistol-grip angled Husky pliers.

Skil Secure Grip Wrench Set

DIY & Home

Skil Secure Grip Holiday Promo Commentary

Nov 2, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Here are some fresh thoughts about Skil Secure Grip wrenches.

Electrical Tools

What’s the Story Behind “Wirepro by Klein” Tools?

Oct 22, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s the scoop about older “Wirepro by Klein” tools that you might have seen on ebay or through 3rd party sellers on Amazon and elswhere.

Knipex Concrete Nippers

Pliers

Hot Deal: Knipex Concreter’s Nippers

Oct 14, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

These Knipex concrete end nippers are on sale for just under $15.

Irwin Vise Grip Relabeled NWS Pliers

Electrical Tools

Irwin Launches New Line of Relabeled German-Made NWS Pliers

Sep 8, 2014 Stuart 32 Comments

Irwin has come out with a new line of German-made Vise Grip-branded NWS pliers.

Knipex Pliers Wrench

Pliers

The Amazing Knipex Pliers Wrench

Aug 28, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Knipex’s Pliers Wrenches are pricey, but extremely versatile additions to any tool box.

Crescent Cee Tee Slip Joint Pliers

Pliers

Crescent Cee Tee Bare Metal Combination Pliers

Aug 25, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Crescent Cee Tee pliers are proof that at least one manufacturer still markets bare metal-handled pliers.

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