Best Multitools & Accessories
With plenty of handy tools, and backed by a team of designers, assemblers, and manufacturing crew from Portland, Oregon, this is one amazing value. With plenty of handy tools, and backed by a team of designers, assemblers, and manufacturing crew from Portland, Oregon, this is one amazing value. FIT MORE FUNCTIONALITY: Spring-action needlenose and regular pliers, spring-action wire cutters and scissors, wire stripper, knife, package opener, ruler, can and bottle openers, wood/metal file, Phillips screwdriver, and medium and small screwdrivers. ALWAYS ON HAND: With its compact size, lightweight design, and removable pocket clip, your Wingman is always within reach and ready to work.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"There have been excellent reviews of both the Leatherman Wingman and Rebar, as well as all the others, but because there are so many models, it can be hard to choose which one to buy. I hope to help in the choice of economical "Full-size" multitools, as Leatherman calls a number of models. The "full size" line of tools are all about 100mm long when folded, and include the Charge TTi, the New Wave, the Rebar, and the Wingman. If your most common use of the tool will be for cutting with the knife blade(s), then the Wingman would be more convenient. If you want a multitool small enough to carry in your pocket, one that you will keep in your desk or kitchen junk drawer, if you will mostly use the knife, and find a scissor handy, I'd recommend the Wingman. If, however, you want a more fully competent multitool, that can compare well with the much more expensive Wave and Charge, a tool that includes excellent file, awl, and superior wire cutter, choose the Rebar. In any case, I have an "old Supertool", made when they still forged "USA" into the pliers, and for the life of me I can see no difference in quality. (Incidentally, they are still made in the USA, but a stupid California law keeps them from stamping it on the tool.)."
"My most recent one is the Surge which is an incredible multitool but too large and heavy to carry in anything but my EDC bag. The blade had a pretty rough edge on it so I cleaned it up a bit and it is quite sharp. The package opener is a great idea and I think this is an addition that should be in more of their tools in the future. I would pay more money for sure if it was done in the same quality as their other knives, or even upgrading to a Titanium model. However, for emergency kits, the car, in the drawer, EDC etc this is an excellent choice."
"The Charge Is by far the best multitool for me with the best quality, so in the scale where Charge is the best the Wingman is pretty good. The package opener has become my third most used tool behind the pliers and the scissors. Offer spare parts of their models so the enthusiast can modify or customize their tools. And to be able to buy different parts and we decided when or how use them, for example. I never use the saw in the Charge or the ruler in the wingman but I really use the bit lock and the package opener, and during weekends I used a lot the knife and the bottle opener."
![Gerber Suspension Multi-Plier [22-01471]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61eK%2BI13tLL._SS600_.jpg)
Featuring a sleek butterfly design, durable stainless steel construction, and Gerber's patented Saf.T.Plus component locking system, this affordable multitool packs 11 convenient tools that will quickly prove indispensable. Compact enough to satisfy the most demanding minimalists, and cool enough for any gadget guy or girl, the Suspension Multi-Plier offers a sleek, streamlined design that will look as good as it performs. Reliable, Easy-to-Access Tools Keep You Prepared Whether you're at home, on the road, at a muddy jobsite, or deep in the backcountry, you can't predict what you'll be up against. And they're spring loaded so that they open when you release your grip, which makes working with them easy, pinch free and intuitive. Safe, User-Friendly Design If you've ever had a folding knife close on your hand in the middle of making a tough cut, you'll have a special appreciation for Gerber's Saf.T.Plus system, which locks components securely in place for worry-free use. Gerber's user-friendly design makes it simple to access any tool that you need--just slide the lock-release button back and get set for the task at hand. Gerber designs popular, dependable tools and knives along with other outdoor gear that helps users accomplish whatever tasks they may be faced with, promoting the lost art of self-reliance. Weighs 9.6 oz; Closed Length: 4 inches; limited lifetime warranty.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To be honest it's a tad bit bulky for my tastes but I put up with it for the convenience of having the added tools on hand."
"Every tool I've used on this Gerber has been effective, so I'm very happy with that."
"Love this tool."
"However, like most (if not all) multi-tools the other fold-out tools can be a bit awkward to use but I wasn't expecting them to feel like my real shop tools or knives."
"The locking mechanism for the tools is strong and easy to operate but hard to mistakenly unlock."
"My fault for not sketching out how big it was, as the size is listed, but I wouldn't recommend this if you are looking for a tool to carry around in your pocket or purse."
"The individual tools all feel strong and seat well into the tool without being a pain to access. The way the tool fits into it makes you think they built the case without even thinking about the multi-tool."
"The problem that I had was that I did not want to spend $80+ on a Leather-man, or any other high end Multi Tool."
At a mere five ounces, the Leatherman Skeletool has a stainless steel combo blade, pliers, bit driver, removable pocket clip and carabiner/bottle opener. Leatherman packs the full-size Skeletool with the tools you're likely to use most often. Introducing the Brand New Skeletool from Leatherman Now you're ready to lighten your load and boost your survival skills -- with Leatherman's Skeletool. Key User Features The Skeletool CX has a large knife blade that can be accessed while the tool is closed; to open it, just place your thumb in the thumbhole at the base of the blade and rotate it out until it's fully extended -- which will engage the safety lock. To change the tool bits, simply unfold the tool and remove the bit from the bit driver -- and pop it out. With its open hardware, skeletal design and hardy appearance, the Skeletool boasts a premium stainless steel blade, pliers, a universal bit driver, and a carabiner/bottle opener ... and that's it. To obtain warranty service, return your tool to Leatherman Tool Group. The Leatherman Tool Group and its History of Quality In 1975, Leatherman Tool Group founder Tim Leatherman was inspired by leaky pipes and a cranky car on a budget trip to Europe -- and thus the idea for his first pocket survival tool was conceived. FIT MORE FUNCTIONALITY: Needlenose and regular pliers, hard and regular wire cutters, combo knife, combination carabiner and bottle opener, and large bit driver. GUARANTEED: We go to extraordinary lengths to make sure your Leatherman gives you many years of dependable service.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased the Skeleton for my job (I work for a construction company in the shop) and perform a lot of maintenance when I just need something at hand immediately to get the job done. Bottom line: If you want a quality multi tool for edc, small repairs around house, shop, and that simply WORKS, you will not be disappointed with the Skeletool."
"All of my co-workers own a Leatherman of some sort, many of them opting for the more expensive models, and I decided to give them a try after losing my pocket knife, somehow."
"The screw driver is well made and sturdy."
"Leatherman s are awesome, in my opinion no other brand really compares...which is too bad, the bottle opener/spring clip holds it in my pocket better then the side clip, i just clip it on the edge of my pocket and it holds pretty snug with jeans,"
"Super awesome Leatherman Skeletool, mine came with a serrated blade."
"Only time I have a different leatherman on me is when camping or doing heavy duty work."
"It's light weight and is well made, good for everyday carry and light duty work."
"It's a nice, light multitool, and makes a great everyday carry. Unlike other multitools I've owned, I can keep it in my pocket on a daily basis with no discomfort - it's a great everyday carry for that reason."
Best Multitool Accessories
Opening Pry Tool 14 Piece Kit for smart phone, tablet and other electronic devices disassembly and repair, set comes housed in a tool pouch.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I haven't broken any of the tools yet and used it numerous times."
"Also, if you have a internal battery do not use the metal tools to pull it apart from the back of the phone (if it scrape the battery it will spark fire..guilty)."
"I used the suction ring and the scalpel looking doodad to repair my phone."
"While they are certainly not professional quality, the tools seem to be more than sturdy enough to work on phones."
"A YouTube video and 30 minutes working on the phone and I didn't have to buy a new phone."
"I bought 2 sets of these for stocking stuffers because someone is always working on cell phones or laptops in my family."
"Parts cost only 1/10 compared to service at local repair shops."
"Though some of the, feel cheaply made, for the price it is unbeatable and I was able to succefull assess some damage that I had with my iPhone 6s plus using this kit!"
Best Multitools
With plenty of handy tools, and backed by a team of designers, assemblers, and manufacturing crew from Portland, Oregon, this is one amazing value. With plenty of handy tools, and backed by a team of designers, assemblers, and manufacturing crew from Portland, Oregon, this is one amazing value. FIT MORE FUNCTIONALITY: Spring-action needlenose and regular pliers, spring-action wire cutters and scissors, wire stripper, knife, package opener, ruler, can and bottle openers, wood/metal file, Phillips screwdriver, and medium and small screwdrivers. ALWAYS ON HAND: With its compact size, lightweight design, and removable pocket clip, your Wingman is always within reach and ready to work.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"There have been excellent reviews of both the Leatherman Wingman and Rebar, as well as all the others, but because there are so many models, it can be hard to choose which one to buy. I hope to help in the choice of economical "Full-size" multitools, as Leatherman calls a number of models. The "full size" line of tools are all about 100mm long when folded, and include the Charge TTi, the New Wave, the Rebar, and the Wingman. If your most common use of the tool will be for cutting with the knife blade(s), then the Wingman would be more convenient. If you want a multitool small enough to carry in your pocket, one that you will keep in your desk or kitchen junk drawer, if you will mostly use the knife, and find a scissor handy, I'd recommend the Wingman. If, however, you want a more fully competent multitool, that can compare well with the much more expensive Wave and Charge, a tool that includes excellent file, awl, and superior wire cutter, choose the Rebar. In any case, I have an "old Supertool", made when they still forged "USA" into the pliers, and for the life of me I can see no difference in quality. (Incidentally, they are still made in the USA, but a stupid California law keeps them from stamping it on the tool.)."
"My most recent one is the Surge which is an incredible multitool but too large and heavy to carry in anything but my EDC bag. The blade had a pretty rough edge on it so I cleaned it up a bit and it is quite sharp. The package opener is a great idea and I think this is an addition that should be in more of their tools in the future. I would pay more money for sure if it was done in the same quality as their other knives, or even upgrading to a Titanium model. However, for emergency kits, the car, in the drawer, EDC etc this is an excellent choice."
"The Charge Is by far the best multitool for me with the best quality, so in the scale where Charge is the best the Wingman is pretty good. The package opener has become my third most used tool behind the pliers and the scissors. Offer spare parts of their models so the enthusiast can modify or customize their tools. And to be able to buy different parts and we decided when or how use them, for example. I never use the saw in the Charge or the ruler in the wingman but I really use the bit lock and the package opener, and during weekends I used a lot the knife and the bottle opener."
Best Adhesive Dispensers & Accessories
Caulking guns, also called caulk or cartridge guns, dispense a controlled flow of products such as caulk, sealants, and adhesives from a tube or cartridge. A manual caulking gun consists of a frame which holds the tube, a trigger, and a rod which moves forward when the trigger is depressed, dispensing the product. Air-powered or pneumatic caulking guns also have a frame and a trigger, but are used with an air pressure regulator that pushes the product from the tube using air pressure instead of a rod. Smooth pressure rod requires less force and is quieter than a ratchet-style pressure rod. Rod retracts after each pull of the trigger to help prevent dripping.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I admit I know almost nothing about caulk or caulking guns."
"Sharp knife or razor blade leaves a much cleaner edge, but the cutter works good enough for what I needed."
"I did have a little bit of dribble; not completely drip free as others have claimed; but I was using Black Silicone I by GE, which is a little hard to find, and pretty far from the common usage, so that may have been why."
"I absolutely despise caulking, so messy, the bead of caulk that would always ooze out of the tube after running a bead when using a cheap gun."
"This review is for the Newborn 930-GTD Drip-Free Smooth Hex Rod Cradle Caulking Gun with Gator Trigger Comfort Grip, 1/10 Gallon Cartridge, 10:1 Thrust Ratio."
"The design is superb, when you release the trigger, pressure is automatically also released....so, no oozing, glopping or mess....complete control with one hand."
"If there would one thing I would change, it would be to allow the plunger hook to rotate out of the way when needed."
"I am still amazed at how easy it is to use caulk now that I have this gun. I also like that it does not keep squeezing out caulk after you let go of the trigger."
Best Scissors & Shears
With the. shock absorbing pads. that. reduce strain on your hand as you cut, you'll feel how this pruner does the work for you. To make pruning even easier for you, we added handy features like the. wire cutting notch. that protect the blade and saves you the hassle of carrying around a separate wire snip, plus a. sap groove. that prevents sticking and keeps the blade clean after each cut. Avoid the nightmare of having crushed or torn branches with our. micrometric adjustment system. that allows you to adjust the blade tension for precise, clean cuts. Sap Grooves Prevents the Pruning Cutters From Sticking And Saves Time By Channeling Off Sap To Keep The Bypass Blades Clean Of Debris After Each Cut - Convenient Wire Cutting Notch Is Incorporated Into The Clippers To Expedite Planting And To Protect The Cutting Edge Of The Snips.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great pruning shears."
"Haus & Garten also followed up with a phone call to make sure the product arrived on time and in good condition."
"Great product."
"THIS IS A OUTSTANDING PAIR OF SHEARS, AND THE COMPANY IS SECOND TO NONE, THEY CALLED JUST TO MAKE SURE I RECIEVED THEM, AND ALSO FOLLOWED UP LATER ON, TO MAKE SURE , I WAS HAPPY WITH THEM, ALL COMPANYS SHOULD BE LIKE THIS ONE."
"great product feels good thanks."
"But I have found them to be exactly as touted and they do a wonderful job of pruning my 25+ roses, pruning my many old Peony bushes and pruning the 20 miniature fruit trees of every variety that we grow here. We live in the middle of 20 acres surrounded by trees and our actual fenced yard is at least an acre large, stuffed with every imaginable tree, bush, flowering plant and vine imaginable so I desperately needed a work horse of a hand held pruner for the tasks that never end."
"I have arthritis in both hands, making pruners an almost impossible tool to use."
"they are not made for small hands, but fit mine just fine, the times I have used them they cut clean."
Best Sockets & Socket Sets
The Stanley 92-824 Black Chrome and Laser Etched Socket Set includes 69 pieces that meet or exceed the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifications for combination wrenches, sockets, and ratchets. The laser etched sockets provide hi-visibility markings, making it easier to read compared to standard marked sockets. What's in the Box 30 1/4-inch sockets, 33 3/8-inch sockets, 1 3/8-drive pear head ratchet arm, 1 1/4-inch pear head ratchet arm, 1 3/8-inch spark plug socket (5/8-inch), 1 3/8-inch spark plug socket (13/16-inch), 1 1/4-inch extension bar (3-inch), 1 3/8-inch extension bar (6-inch), blow molded case, and color graphic sleeve. About Stanley Sockets and Ratchets Stanley sockets feature the proprietary Max-Drive design, a unique radius corner design which provides 15 percent more torque, making it easy to tighten fasteners and simplifies the turning of rounded corners. 69-piece black chrome and laser etched socket set meets or exceeds ANSI standards for sockets and ratchets.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Both sets have a few sizes the other does not have but are very similar (the Stanley has a few smaller sockets and a ¼” wrench, the Crescent has a few larger sockets). The case supplied with the Stanley set is very poor, the sockets can be almost impossible to remove without breaking your nails. Although this is a pretty nice set for the money but I found a much better set for about the same amount of money: Crescent CSWS10 3/8-Inch Drive Socket Wrench Set, 52-Piece. The case for these sockets is much better, everything fits nicely and sockets are easily removed as they are not ‘clamped in’ as with the Stanley sockets."
"The black chrome look is nice, not that looks are important when using a ratchet set, but they do look nicer than the usual chrome socket sets I have seen. The black chrome does make it very easy to see what the socket size is so you don't have to search or squint for sizes like you might on a chrome set."
"The case is awful and frankly black was a bad idea as if a socket is dropped inside of a work area it becomes a pain to locate."
"The tools come packaged in such a way to where the lid of the case is actually not attached to the bottom and is behind it, to display the sockets sitting inside the case. After this, every single socket had to come out of the case to remove stips of foam padding from between each socket, and the plastic of the case. The "snapping" mechanism that holds the sockets in the case make removing the sockets difficult, and putting them back in, as equally difficult, most times using a screwdriver to "pry" each socket out of its correct place in the case."
Best Strippers & Crimpers
Manufactured with the needs of the professional tool user in mind, Klein strippers, cutters, and crimpers are designed to get jobs done with precision and quality. The company's product line has broadened to include virtually every major type of hand tool used in construction, electronics, mining and general industry in addition to the electrical and telecommunications fields. Precision machined stripping holes easily remove insulation without damaging the wire.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The hardest part about doing wiring jobs used to be wire stripping."
"CAN'T DO WITH-OUT MR WIRE STRIPPERS-SO NICE TO HAVE WHEN YOUR DOING WIRING ON A CAR OR TRUCKS."
"Just the gold-standard for self-stripping automatic wire strippers."
"Stripping THHN or smaller gauged wires is much easier, no screwing around with a regular pair of strippers."
"This thing is amazing."
"Used these for only 3 projects so far but they work great, can't believe they aren't the standard for wire strippers by now."
"Yeah, costs more than the $7 pair, but when you're doing a larger project (wiring a large barn with lights and outlets, in my case), this tool is just suddenly completely worth the money."
"Why did I wait so long to buy these???!!!"
Best Masonry Tools
SOLID RUBBER SEAM ROLLER Medium firm rubber roller is versatile and rugged Use on string, grass cloth and expanded vinyl and embossed wall covering Set laminates, decals, non-slip strips, appliques Resilient Dura Soft handle provides soft feel- reduces fatigue and offers excellent durability E54D 2 IN. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"EDIT: I just received the new roller today, and the rolling mechanism has been redesigned. I'm updating my review to 5 stars, as this company obviously pays attention to user feedback and improves any weak points in their products."
"72 sq ft and I've been very rough on the roller and it hasn't wavered at all."
"It's not problematic to clean, but expect to do so if the materials you are working have dust or debris on them."
"Applying the pressure evenly on the seems to ensure that nice tight water tight seal."
"I bought this to aid me in laminating the covers of my softcover books and it works perfectly for that purpose."
"I bought this to work with EternaBond roof seal, but would not recommend it for that application."
"Great for laying down vinyl graphics that can't be done with a squeegee!"
"I bought my Marshalltown roller to go with my Eternabond RoofSeal Black 4"x50' tape."
Best Nippers & Snips
680-14-563 Features: -Double overwind spring for longer life.-One-handed automatic latch release with the squeeze of the handles.-Patented hinge plate for easy product identification.-Serrated cutting edges prevent slippage when cutting.-Slip-resistant bi-material palm cushion grip.-Price is for 1 Each.-Testing and approvals:.-Exceeds ANSI standards for cutting performance and durability. High-leverage, compound cutting design for cuts of up to 18-gauge steel. High-leverage, compound cutting design for cuts of up to 18-gauge steel.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Good straight cut shears."
"Cuts strait through sheet metal and other 18g metals easily."
"We've used this to cut through all kinds of tricky things, including roof shingles and hardware cloth."
"I don't what I'm supposed to use these for but I have been using them as my scissors now."
"Excellent price for a quality product."
"Used to help redo relays, extend, repair, and rebuild fuse block on my LS3 standalone wiring harness used on my LS swap."
"I needed a good pair of shears to cut through cardboard boxes, thin sheet metal and other small jobs around the house."
"These are very good quality tin snips."
Best Hand Files & Rasps
Our Shinto Saw Rasp is a 9” flat rasp made from 10 hardened teeth saw blades held together by rivets and features both coarse and fine sides with the teeth oriented to cut on the push stroke. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought based on the reviews of many wood workers that I follow via YouTube/blogs/forums."
"I use this tool to remove excess dried glue on wood and it seems to work well for that."
"This stuff is amazing."
"Definitely recommend this tool for anyone working with wood."
"Awesome for shaping wood."
"This is a tool that I am loving, so good for shaping wood."
"A tool every woodworker must have."
"Excellent rasp, no clog, quicly cleans out the area."
Best Hand Staplers & Tackers
Enter your model number to make sure this fits. Flush-nose design solves the problem of stapling in tight spots.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"But this manual version will drive the longer 1/2 inch T-50 staples all the way in. And it is the longer staples that I use the most of."
"Anyway, I have had this thing for several months and I have used it to help build a turtle trap for my fish pond, several smaller cages for chicks, a chicken house/lay house, and, more recently, I boxed in one end of a three-sided cattle shed to make a larger chicken roost area. It can get frustrating when you have sunk hundreds of staples while wrestling with chicken wire that wants nothing more than to wrap itself back into a roll while you are on top of a ladder."
"Love my easy to use remodeling helper !"
"I use this to attch my watercolor paper with gator foamboard together."
"great tool for our DIY projects, which right now is building a greenhouse."
"Very handy, should have bought it long time ago."
"Really gotta get your grip on to punch this thing."
"Got this and worked great for a few hours of stapling insulation paper to 2x4."
Best Tool Sets
VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR - handle every sharpening task, from grinding to honing. MULTI-POSITION SHARPENING MODULE - for precision knife sharpening or various positions for a wide array of tool sharpening or detail shop grinding tasks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The construction is very solid and can turn the most novice knife sharpener into a pro if judging the blade edge. However, I would add a razor sharp blade is not as forgiving as a sharpened blade. Practice With a Cheap Knife: The real skill is when to let go of the trigger so that is does not grind more on the tip of the blade than the recommended "1 inch per second" and following the contour of the knife edge while maintaining proper contact with the belt. It Can Make a Mess: After sharpening 8 or so blades I noticed my dining table (live in an studio so no man cave garage here) covered in shavings and whatnot. I also wished I had a face mask for the first marathon since you will be looking and making excuses to sharpen every blade in the house to make it pass the paper test. Master the Marathon: I noticed that the main difference between say a kitchen knife and pocket knife is the angle since they both use the same main 3 belt grits (coarse, medium and fine). If I’m going to have a sharpening marathon I separate my kitchen and pocket knifes yet use the same belts instead changing the belts per group of knives."
"The Worksharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Ken Onion edition...For 7 months I debated w/ myself over and over about "biting the bullet" and getting a power tool to help me sharpen knives more efficently. If the weight of the knife is all the pressure you use, the blade can easily be "leaned back" and hovered past the belt and the sharpness you seek comes faster. Set the knife into the sharpener, and REST it on the angle guide, using JUST enough pressure to keep it sliding against the guide. This is a great tool for beginners, and a Godsend for experienced sharpeners, but it doesn't possess the power of an angle or bench grinder. Remember that sharpening isn't a race, and if you don't feed your family doing it, its far better to proceed SLOWLY and watch what youre doing. NEVER drag the tip of any knife blade more than 1/2 way off the belt. Start w/ tool OFF, set blade into the angle guide, and using the weight of the blade, and GENTLE guidance, manuver the blade toward the tip, following the shape of the blade. If you are using the "crossbar" blade guide, DO NOT press the knife edge into it, that will dull your knife, defeating the purpose. The coarser belts will produce loads of fragments that can gum up the sharpening guide, cassette workings etc. I sharpened a RUSTY old HC steel butcher's knife, started w/ the coarsest belt I could find, established a "working edge", and went from there. All belted abrasive tools need time/patience to get good, but it'll be less time than with stones!! The "medium grit" belt is normally used for sharpening a well-cared for blade on occasion as needed, the fine grit for semi-regular honing, where you want something more aggressive than a steel, but less than attempting to adjust a primary grind to facilitate sharpness. Also, if you have a combo edge knife, each portion of the edge must be sharpened INDEPENDENTLY. Sharpen the plain edge parts as normally done and then follow the directions for sharpening the serrated parts the way you would a fully serrated blade."
"Aslong as you FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS you will get great results.keep the edge perpendicular to the belt and stop the tip in the middle of the belt and kill the power you won't get rounded tips.also place the knife in position before turning it on, otherwise you'll end up making you knife a recurve."
"Also, I ordered several additional 3/4 x 12 inch belts in varying grits from Econaway Abrasives (I don't work for them) so I am set for years. If you are looking for the perfect gift for a hunter, fisherman, or knife enthusiast, then this is it!"
Best Hand Tool Cutters
Dolphin-style nonslip hand grips with curved fore-edge provide comfort and control, and Parkerized surfaces prevent glare and increase corrosion resistance.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The handles protect your palm when cutting, softening the feel when applying cutting pressure. Warnings on handles reminds you to ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION and CUT WIRE MAX THICKNESS 1.3 mm. Spring back handles feel firm and just right for repeated cuts."
"I guess it can't be helped, since the sharp points have to be thin for the cutter to cut. Ah well because of the blades that goes misaligned when you squeeze it hard, this doesnt cut female fan header pins off a strip well."
"These wire cutters have worked well for me so far."
"I generally use these to clean up small wiring like telecom or when i am doing small board mount soldering and i need to clean up some jacket issues or even small overflows of solder."
"I tend to grab these cutters as opposed to a small cuticle scissors or nail clipper as the black tips show exactly where you are cutting when faced with shiny wire and shiny atty posts."
"I literally keep one of these about every two feet on my twelve foot bench so I'm never more than arms reach away from one."
"I tried to cut ducting wire which is really thin but very springy and it managed to chip the cutter."
"I've used it just a couple of times at this point so I can't speak to it's ultimate longevity but it works well. The cutter I was using before I got these was just tool large for the task and I couldn't seem to get flush enough to the board."
Best Screwdrivers & Nut Drivers
Since 1857, the company operated by Mathias Klein and his descendants to the fifth generation, has grown and developed along with the telecommunications and electrical industries where Klein pliers first found major usages. The Klein 32500 is a 11-in-1 screwdriver/nut driver. This driver has an integrated screwdriver/nut driver shaft holds 8-popular tips and converts to 3-nut driver sizes and an interchangeable blade for quick and easy switch out. Since 1857, the company operated by Mathias Klein and his descendants to the fifth generation, has grown and developed along with the telecommunications and electrical industries where Klein pliers first found major usages. This driver has an integrated screwdriver/nut driver shaft holds 8-popular tips and converts to 3-nut driver sizes and an interchangeable blade for quick and easy switch out. Industrial strength, heat treated bits, contains: 3/8", 5/16" and 1/4" nut drivers, #1 and #2 Phillips, 1/4" and 3/16" slotted, T10 and T15 TORX, and #1 and #2 square recess.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"(same size as the bits) They come in different thicknesses. You can still pull the bits out, and the magnets will come out with the bit."
"It ships with two sets of tips which can be interchanged with other tips according to job needs."
"I had to order this to replace this driver to replace the same driver that I left at a job site and was gone by the time I returned to get it."
"These things give you so many options and such great quality compared to the big box store ones that offer the same options."
"Another quality Klein tool, the only reason this screwdriver didn't receive five stars with me is because of its bulk."
"It fits every time and is easy to carry because it has all the bits within itself."
"As a maintenance technician for a high rise apartment complex, there is no tool I use more than this one."
"My go to screwdriver that could replace my entire screwdriver set!"
Best Magnetic Sweepers
SE is proud to bring you this 30” Telescoping Magnetic Pick-Up Tool with 15-lb. This telescoping magnetic pick-up tool has a collapsed length of 7 inches and an extended length of 30 inches, giving this item the benefit of being both compact and extendable. You will enjoy the quality, function and usefulness this 30” Telescoping Magnetic Pick-Up Tool with 15-lb. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If I had occasionally wiped a bit of WD-40 or some persistent lubricant like Break Free CLP on the wand, no doubt it would still be working fine. I kept the head of the old tool, still with plenty of magnetism, to hold small parts while working on this or that. That has an advantage of slightly magnetizing the parts, and then they will then hold on the end of a screwdriver making them easier to work with."
"It picked up a 25" Snap-on ratchet and a 2' crowbar with ease. The ratchet weighs in at a little over 5 lbs and the crowbar probably weighs a little more then that. If you need to pick up something bigger/heavier then a 25" ratchet, you might want to look into an alternative (mechanical claw) solution."
"This item however does not hold up to its claims. However rolling weight was a little more, I was able to roll a item that weighed 18 pounds. However the end with the magnet is a little large so it might not fit into every nook and cranny on my cars motor."
"The handle is a bit larger than expected and the telescoping bit sturdier than I imagined. It would likely be able to pull something 15 lbs across the ground, but not lift it off the ground."
"I dropped a couple metallic pieces into the disposal and didn't know it until I started it the next day."
"The magnet is so powerful that if you are trying to pick up a bolt, for example, that you dropped under the hood of a car, you only need to position the magnet in the general vicinity of the bolt to pick it up."
"(2) Retrieve them easily from a carpeted floor where tiny pieces are difficult to find."
"When bolts or washers or toold drop somewhere inside the engine compartment or wherever my hands cant reach, this can."
Best Pliers
With the Knipex Cobra water pump pliers, you can simply position the upper jaw to the workpiece, push the button, and close the lower jaw. A simple push of the patented push button adjustment maintains jaw size setting and gives you the correct size opening every time. Just position the upper jaw to the workpiece, push the button, adjust the opening, and close the lower jaw. Cobra water pump pliers are constructed from chrome vanadium electric steel, an innovative high alloy, oil tempered steel that ensures longevity. About Knipex Headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, Knipex is an independently-owned family enterprise steeped in tradition and specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality pliers. 00 20 06 US1 Cobra Pliers, 3-Piece Set At a Glance Adjustment at the touch of a button directly on the workpiece Fast, firm adjustment directly on the workpiece Self-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low hand force required Gripping surfaces with special hardened teeth Pinch guard prevents operators' fingers from being pinched Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged and oil-hardened. Fast Adjustment Directly on the Work Piece, Just Position the Upper Jaw to the Work Piece, Push Button and Move Close the Lower Jaw.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"When I hand someone else my Kinipex cobra pliers, it makes them feel like they just had there first kiss, but know every move after that."
"If you want quality, you go with Knipex."
"These pliers are great."
"perfect set, just what a true journeyman needs, very nicely engineered tools."
"The narrow head helps reach in tighter places and there is no sacrifice in grip strength or applicable torque."
"I have had them for a couple years now, I always put one of these in my tool bag for road trips because they are so reliable and can be used in place of standard wrenches in a pinch."
"Throw out your vice grips!"
"I am an electrician and work with conduit frequently."
Best Threading Tools
The Inch & Metric Thread Checker is an accurate and easy-to-use thread identifier for both nuts and bolts. 26 male/female gauges - 14 inch & 12 metric.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Mixed bag of metric, numbered, & inch coarse and fine threads as follows: Metric: M4-0.7. M5-0.8. M6-1.0. M7-1.0. M8-1.0. M8-1.25. M9 is not provided. M10-1.0. M10-1.25. M10-1.5. M11 is not provided. M12-1.25. M12-1.5. M12-1.75. Numbered: #4 not provided. #6-32. #8-32. #10-32. #10-24. Inch: 1/16" not provided. 1/8" is not provided. 3/16" is not provided. 1/4"-28. 1/4"-20. 5/16"-24. 5/16"-18. 3/8"-24. 3/8"-16. 7/16"-20. 7/16"-14. 1/2"-20. 1/2"-13."
"While the wire rope lanyard does keep all of the pieces together, the lanyard ends up being a liability."
"It's a very useful tool that includes the vast majority of nuts and bolts commonly used withing the scale range."
"Only complaint is the beads between the gauges will break if you pick the lanyard up by one end, which slams the gauges together."
"I also find it to be more handy then using one at big box because their sets are typically stripped and mangled from miss use."
"Most of the threads I am checking are fixed studs on parts so having the ability to spin the checker is a necessity."
"Takes the guesswork out of sizing that old bold or nut... Not quite so easy to check a tapped hole or mounted stud as the pieces do not come off the lanyard so have to turn the whole set to test threads etc."
"Works great for checking bolts and bolt holes."
Best Power Tool Lubricants
Slip 2000 EWL contains an exclusive metal treatment designed to control friction, which reduces heat and eliminates excessive wear. Protects against corrosion and will not attract dust, dirt or sand and works in all types of environments.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Don't waster your money on other lubricants."
"I use this only on firearms that are used a lot for target practice."
"Only 4 stars because of the lousy applicator bottle."
"I also put this product on my Ar 15 parts, shot guns and knife blades and it really performs and lasts a long time . Don't worry about frog lube, and other snake oils this is awesome and more affordable and was made to meet the specs and requirements of the USMC who has been using slip 2000 products for years now with unmatched results. The Slip 2000 extreme weapons grease needle applicator is great to use on your pistols slide rails and is 5x long lasting and doesn't burn off and stays in place . One extra tip is to keep the red plug inserted in the top of the bottle and poke a nice size hole with safety pin to prevent too much product from coming out."
"Great stuff, this is the first time I used this product and it was amazing."
"I was not happy with using some of the other lubricants and rust preventives on the market and started looking around for a better solution."
"Not enough time with it but seems to flow very well and feels like a great lubricant for my firearms.. Would prefer a screw on cap, this cap snaps on."
"This stuff is really slippery."
Best Nail Pullers
The Crescent NP11 11-inch nail pulling pliers are designed to pull finishing nails, floor staples, wire and coaxial staples, headed nails, brads, damaged fasteners, and pin nails. NP11 11-Inch Nail Pulling Pliers At a Glance Dual handles make it quick and easy to grip, roll, and remove nails or staples Easily remove nails from the front or back ot the wood Extract nails regardless of size or if head of nail is damaged or removed Forged steel head and handles Rubber grips for comfort and control. Simply grasp the (nail, staple, tack, etc) with the pliers and roll the head of the pliers to quickly and easily remove the fasteners. Dual handles make it quick and easy to grip, roll, and remove nails or staples.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The day the tool arrived I was repairing a hole in a drywall ceiling in which the drywall was nailed up instead of using screws. Granted, pulling three drywall nails is a weak test case but the tool pulled them effortlessly."
"I ordered this to pull old rusty and often headless nails out of pallets that we recycle for crafts."
"Pulling all this covering out left hundreds if not a thousand small nails and staples in the wood ceiling and walls studs."
"This tool is just about perfect."
"However, they're great for pulling non pallet nails."
"Thought that this was the cat's meow but found that there is another nail puller that clamps on the nail as you pull."
"If your doing a demo job consider the following: Crescent CODE RED DB24, 24-Inch Adjustable Pry Bar, Nail Puller. Crescent CODE RED DB18X, 18-Inch Indexing Flat Pry bar. Crescent CODE RED NP11 11-Inch Nail Pulling Pliers. Zenith Industries ZN700001 Trim Puller (Use this to get the trim off the wall, for me there is less damage and time)."
"Using a flathead screwdriver is easier and quicker."
Best Industrial Tweezers
ESD-10 fine tip, straight (110mm). 1 pc. ESD-11: fine tip, straight (140mm). 1 pc. A full set of seven different high-quality precision tweezers for all types of fine, detailed work.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Buying tweezers online was a bit odd, however, I did read up on the reviews to see what others thought. They are super sharp and accurate, which, I have very fine blonde hair, making that a MUST."
"The day after I bought these I was walking in my house barefoot per usual something lodged in my foot."
"These work great they feel like a descent pair that might actually hold up over time."
"If you're looking for tweezers these are great and you get two kinds at a great price."
"It’s also a nice design, they feel good in my hands."
"Awesome tweezer set."
"I was looking for craft tweezers and saw all the good reviews on these, so I tried it."
"These tweezers worked very well when I first received them."
Best Chisels
Machined from high carbon steel, the Sweetheart chisels sharpen easily and retain a razor-sharp edge over long periods of use. This helps the user to avoid inadvertent marring of the work when precise cuts are critical. Designed for striking and paring, the hornbeam handle provides a comfortable feel that transfers energy effectively when struck by a mallet. High-carbon chrome steel with tapered bevel sides.16-782 - Sweetheart Chisel 1/4inches,16-785 - Sweetheart Chisel 1/2inches,16-787 - Sweetheart Chisel 3/4inches,16-788 - Sweetheart Chisel 1inches.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I used water stones (Norton) for flattening and honing and then stropped to a mirror finish on the hollow ground bevel. I have touched up the bevel on my finest stone on the 3/4" chisel and two of the larger ones for some paring work. I've switched from waterstones to oil stones (Dan's Whetstone Company) followed by stropping on green compound charged leather. No sink, much, much less flattening, no water, For me this is a big deal as I'm likely to always have a very sharp chisel and don't have to fuss with the water stones. Using the oil stones and strop, it's two minutes from dull to sharp (mirror finish on bevel and chisel face)."
"I read the reviews carefully and decided that the people who have actually bought, own and use these chisels were saying some very positive things. You'll note that the Veritas set is significantly more expensive, but price really wasn't the deciding factor. You can scan a plethora of the other reviews and read many comments about the sealer that has to be removed (yes, it's a pain) from the blades. That the overall quality isn't up to Lie-Nielsen's standards and that the beveled edges are too thick for chopping some dovetails. the handles of all socket chisels will come loose (yeah...they're supposed to) especially with changes in humidity. Ironically, my Stanley Sweet Heart chisel handles are seated just fine and I didn't even resort to using the hairspray or shavings tricks to keep them on. Just the shank or store them in a drawer or tool roll like the excellent leather one that comes with this set. I would say that if you plan to cut many hundreds of dovetails, the Lie-Nielsen's would offer much better edge bevels and a tougher steel. Whatever the case, I think there are no reasons that these chisels will not outlive me and still be usable for decades to come, long after I've finished with them."
"I was so excited when these came out."
"Once on, they are pretty fixed on."
"Once you get the blades clean, they will need a good flattening, sharpening and honing. And - I'm just sayin' - the Lie-Nielsen chisel handles fit perfectly."
Best Bench Vises
4" VISE JAWS that work on any Metal Vise. Protect your working piece Flat or Round from the Metal on your Vise. NYLON 4" Jaws will protect and hold any delicate product Flat or round on any Vise or Drill press.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"However, as said, I believe that I overlooked the description (nylon) and imagined in my mind hard rubber which was what the ones I replaced were made of."
"The other ones they said would fit sorta fit but since the vice only opens 4 inches and the nylon piece took up over half an inch on each side it wasn't acceptable this is the best option I found."
"These work, keeping your items free from scratches and holding softer materials solidly without excessive pressure."
"Excellent jaws, fit perfectly and stay put."
"I bought the Nylon Vise holders to try and save money from buying a special front fork suspension holding tool which cost over $100.00."
"The cuts allow the holding of round or oddly shaped things and they flats are nice to not mar flat stuff."
"Very good product at a very good price."
"The vice is not worth the money/ You are better offe buying some block magnets for a few dollars and making your own."
Best Shop Knives
Feature rich handle includes SpeedSafe assisted opening, built-in flipper, secure locking liner and convenient reversible pocket clip.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm writing not only to praise this knife, but also the company that makes it - and the several other Kershaw folding knives I own and have given as gifts. I've recently changed my pattern of EDC, and wanted to put the pocket clip back on this knife. I emailed KAI to order the part, explaining that it wasn't broken or damaged or defective - I just misplaced it. I got a FAST response by email, telling me they were glad to send me a replacement clip free of charge."
"I've owned many knives and have come to realize I'm becoming less of a fan of serration for an EDC knife but that's a personal preference. I still carry this knife today and I love the fact that when I need a good blade I have this on my person."
"I decided to purchase this knife from Kershaw as a beginner, then I will move on to other brands and types."
"Since the blade on this knife is just a smidge over three inches, depending on where you live, you might need to check your local ordinances on legal carry."
"Many people have asked me what kind of knife to get and Im a knife collector and I always tell them to get this knife first."
"Sharp, strong and light pretty much says it all."
"Great all around knife. I would say "for the money it is great" ... but price aside, it is just a great knife."
"I have been on the hunt for a pocket knife for some time."
Best Hand Pin Vises
Pin vice is useful for electronic assembling, tool-making, model making and hobbies. Holds small drills, deburrers, wires, files, reamers and other small tools that can be difficult to hold while working. Drill pin vise has a 3-jaw hardened steel keyless chuck and sturdy plastic handle that is ergonomic and easy to hold. Adjustable Pin Vise is the largest and most robust pin vise in our line up of tools; use it in both commerical and home applications. Compact size is perfect to go in a toolbox or in a pocket. Color:Black. Material:Aluminium Alloy. Chuck Capacity: 0.2-3.4mm. Size:overall length 80mm. 10pcs Twist Drill Bits Set(0.5 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.6 3.0mm). Package include:1 x hand drill 10 x twist drill bits. Adjustable Pin Vise is the largest and most robust pin vise in our line up of tools.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The three sides hold the drill bits."
"They feel good in the hand and have a 3 jaw chuck, so you don't have to bother with swapping out collets."
"I don't know how it would perform against harder surfaces, but if you're looking for something to make very small holes... this does it."
"Works pretty well - it is large enough to fit easily into the hand without cramping, but not so wide as to encourage over-torquing and snapping the little bits."
"The tool is well made and the vice jaws grip the little drill bits solidly and works great.."
"Perfect for what I wanted."
"It is too bad, because it is a nicely appearing made tool, but it will not hold bits or taps straight. It takes a close look to be able to see this and can best be seen when you spin the head around, it is easy to see the bit or tap wobbles in an elliptical fashion and does not stay straight."
"(check the photos). It's literally impossible to get this thing to hold a bit centered or straight. It also ships from China, so you'll have to wait 4 weeks to find out what a horrible purchase this is if you make the mistake of buying it like I did."
Best Hacksaw Blades
Product Description. A general purpose folding saw for cutting both green and dry wood, plastic, bone etc. From the Manufacturer. The Bahco 9-inch Laplander folding saw has seven teeth per inch and is a general-purpose folding saw for cutting both green and dry wood, plastic, or bone. The Bahco 9-inch Laplander folding saw has seven teeth per inch and is a general-purpose folding saw for cutting both green and dry wood, plastic, or bone. General purpose folding saw with an 7-1/2 -inch blade, 7 teeth per inch, for cutting both green and dry wood, plastic, or bone.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I can't speak about the Silky's, I'm sure they are great... but I do own the Corona and find the Bahco to be a much better saw. I find the cutting of the Bahco to be superior and have a more natural 'feel' to it (may be something with the push/pull of the 2 saws, I will have to read up on that a little, don't quite get it). But I don't like the cutting action of the Corona at all, it sometimes tries to bend, drag, and just feels 'dull' even tho it cuts."
"I've cut down small trees with this thing one handed it's great to use it does not leave my side on any hiking or camping trip I take. Knife came very sharp. Cons. 1.)."
"I tested it in the back yard pruning some smallish 1-2" limbs from a pine tree and live oak. This is staying under the back seat of my truck and will be handy for camping or just general use around the house."
"Ideally I'd prefer something a bit smaller with finer teeth like a hacksaw blade, but I had trouble finding such a product on Amazon."
"After throwing a solid sharp on it with my WSKO (22.5 degrees) I processed 51lb of pork for sausage using only that knife...undersized and outmatched and it worked th rough it all."
"Really a very good product, can recommend in good confidence."
"It's located where you would want to grip the handle while in use so I kept hitting the button in the middle of cutting causing the blade to almost close up on me."
Best Sharpening Stones
✅ SUPERIOR BUNDLE : Your complete knife sharpening kit comes with double sided (#1000/ #6000) premium quality whetstone, bamboo base for holding the stone, knife sharpening angle guide, a simple instruction manual & detailed eBOOK with lots of TIPS & TRICKS which will appeal at every skill level. ✅ SAFETY : We understand the importance of safety when dealing with sharpening tools, your purchase comes with Silicone base for holding the stone inside Non Slip Bamboo base, this setup will ensure the stone is FIXED IN ONE PLACE while sharpening.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It slides off the stone on longer blades and you could end up changing your angle if you are not keeping an eye on it."
"I've wanted to have an actual whetstone for some time."
"The seller also sent a PDF "how to" guide which included the steps on how to sharpen and a quick start guide."
"This stone is great I can sharpen my large kitchen knives and my pocket knifes."
"If you are looking a great sharpening stone, look no further."
"The product came before I expected, excellent quality, great material and very well madel, good decision to buy this one."
"Nicely made and words as advertised."
"Great product arrived on time the base held the stones perfectly while I sharpened my knives to a razor's edge."
Best Hand Punches
Our rotary hole punch tool will create precise and professional round holes in plastic, vinyl, leather, paper, fabric, cardboard, canvas, cardboard, polyurethane, fabrics, silk, and even rubber. It punches sharp, precise round holes of 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm and 4.5mm. The extra large punch plate enables better stability and more control when punching through leather, plastic, canvas, cardboard, rubber, polyurethane, fabrics, silk and many other materials. Even if you have arthritis in your hands you'll be able to grip it and squeeze hard enough to punch holes with no problem. Included: 2 extra large punch plates with a screwdriver, eyelet setting pliers with 100 pc eyelets, FREE punch plates if you ever need them plus an EBOOK with tips and tricks on how to get the best results using your new hole punch.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"By simply placing cardboard beneath the fabric, the punch worked perfectly, even on such a thin material."
"Leather, plastic, foam you name it this baby will punch right through!"
"I've been trying to buy a hole punch for a long time, when I saw the Pro-Master I wanted to give it a try and I was pleasantly surprised."
"Banner says it !"
"For the price, it did a great job of punching relatively clean holes in my old leather belts."
"Punched a hole in a new belt that is pretty thick."
"Best Leather Hole Punch is well made, the instructions are clear and concise and best of all... easily punches a neat hole in my leather belt."
"As a result my belts, which I purchased from Bullhide Belts, no longer fit me. I was a little worried about the hole punch being able to cut through them."
Best Clamps
Clamp Can Also Be Used To Secure Portable Kreg Jigs To The Work Piece. Clamp can also be used to secure portable Kreg Jigs to the work piece. The large face of the clamp keeps the joint perfectly flush.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The clamp works great, but it likely is the same as the harbor frieght, but carry a higher price tag due to the blue kreg grips."
"I did my best to make sure the face frame joints turned out flush by setting them on a smooth surface and applying pressure."
"High quality clamp, strong very useful."
"The clamps are durable and of quality."
"I ended up using pocket-hole screws for nearly every joining piece and covered with wood filler."
"This was advertised as a companion to the KHI-PULL cabinet hardware jig."
"works well I do a lot of projects using my kreg clamp and its help soo much my only complaint is that the smaller rubber cover on the bottom half of the clamp comes off easily, but it does not interfere with the function of the clamp I just opt to leave it off.."
"I was unable to get the clamp to function properly, from trying to clamp the jig would move about 1" in another direction or once I got it clamped in the correct position, if you looked at the back of the jig you could see it was not 'even' anymore."
Best Wrenches
Drive Click Torque Wrench lets you work with confidence, eliminating guessing and the common tendency to overtighten fasteners. Simple and easy to use, this wrench has a reversible ratcheting head that drives fasteners in both directions and measures torque in the clockwise direction. drive torque wrench (1) Storage case (1) Operator's manual with torque conversion chart. Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Update 9/18/2015. I got my replacement yesterday and I'm really satisfied on how Russ from Tekton took care of this, I asked how to return the other original item and instead let me hang on to it."
"Excellent quality for the price."
"You do have to listen for the audible click the first few times until you learn to recognize it, but it's easy to hear if you are paying attention."
"I have only used it once, but it worked well and was easy to set the amount of torque."
"still have no idea how accurate this thing is, but ive been able to use it for most major jobs on my vehicle--too big to use in tight spaces obviously but for anyting like axle work or suspension its great."
"Another item by Tekton I used as a gift for my son."
"I might end up purchasing a 3/8 drive torque wrench for the smaller screws in the aluminum heads."
"Broke after just a few uses.Weird grinding noises when changing torque setting, and no longer clicks when torque setting is reached."
Best Hammers
Rock Hammer—created especially with prospectors, rock hounds, contractors, and the everyday user in mind. SE products are quality items for extremely reasonable prices. Head length: 7 inches.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Ok, I've broken more axes, mauls, hammers, hatchets and other hand tools than most will ever own in their life. I've used them, abused them, and feel I can honestly say that I know a well-made tool when I see one; whether it is a true Ames shovel or an Estwing hatchet. To the reviewer that said his 11-year old daughter broke it on the first day, got news for him, I'm 6'5", almost 300 pounds, can probably lift my weight plus some, and I am NOT going to break this hammer this year. Considering that I gem-hunt and gold prospect dry placers, that amounts to thousands of blows by a gorilla that knows how to break a tool. Yes, the handle is rubber (overcoating the single forged piece of steel underneath), and yes, it is a hammer. It is a rather BIG rock hammer, the sticker on it said it was 20-ounces, and I didn't weigh it when I got it, but I'm guessing closer to 26-ounces, by the feel of it compared to my ripping hammer (again, I'm stuck on a 11-year old girl breaking this beast...it's like saying, 'and yes, my daughter just came out of diapers yesterday and she threw my 20-pound sledge out in the yard and broke it, right there, on the spot!)."
"I metal detect and I was running into problems where I wanted to metal detect gravel parkinglots. Only a minor con which isn't really a con but sometimes I smash the #*#*#* out of the coins trying to dig them out."
"OIt makes the swing part of the job so much easier on the muscles, it gives the right amount of impact on the target, in the case, rocks."
"I used this for a 6 week field camp as a geology major in college so it's gotten a lot of use in the short amount of time I had it."
"My Grandkids needed some expanding of their outlooks."
"Purchased this as a gift for a fellow rock hound and she absolutely loved it."
"Holy cow this thing is a substantial rock hammer!"
"Hammer works well and feels very good to hold and swing."