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Are you looking to buy new hand tools?  Do you know what brand or manufacturer to buy?  As you know there are so many brands, models and manufacturers to choose from, it’s hard deciding which one is right for you.  Tools in Action tests and reviews the newest hand tools in the marketplace.  Below you can find a list of our recent hand tool reviews to assist you with your buying decision.  Don’t go blindly into your purchasing decision.  Become an informed buyer and know the products in the marketplace.  After reading through our reviews if you still need help, take a look at the Power Tool Forum.  The forum is filled with awesome people who can help answer questions you have.  If you are looking to buy additional tools, take a look at our Power Tool Guides where you can search by different specifications.  Read our hand tool reviews below to get started with your research.

Southwire Automatic Wire Stripper Review

Southwire Automatic Wire Stripper Review

Traditionally, using wire strippers has been a two-handed operation. This has made the job a chore. Especially while on a ladder or in a...
Husky 200 Piece Socket Set

Husky 200 Piece Socket Set

This article is not for the mechanic.  Sure as a mechanic you can buy these sockets and I think they will suit you fine. ...
Sunex Hand Tools Review

Sunex Hand Tools Review

Hand Tools are often times the pinnacle of a tool chest. Power Tools have taken over a lot of functions but there are still...

TEKTON Flex Head Bent Handle Ratchet (14967)

With all the buzz about the new Pittsburgh Pro ratchets, we overlooked a similar but unique release from TEKTON. Employing the same head design...
Husky Screwdriver Review

Husky Screwdriver Review

Husky is a brand that exclusive to The Home Depot, it's their house brand.  In the past, Husky was something I always overlooked and...

DEWALT 168 Piece Mechanics Socket Set

Dewalt has been coming out with a lot of different hand tools over the past year.  One cool thing I like about their new...

TEKTON 7558 Tap and Die – Review

Taps and Dies are something I don't need often. On the rare occasion I need to tap a hole or thread something, I've typically...

Klein Hand Tools

We usually break out different tools into separate articles, but for this we decided not to.  The main reason is because we don't want...

Proto DuraTek Screwdrivers

Well over a year ago rumors started creeping out that Proto was working on a new screwdriver design. Like any new Proto release, this...

Milwaukee Aviation Snips 3 PC Kit Review 48-22-4033

I feel like a broken record when I say I'm excited about Milwaukee's hand tool line and every time they come out with a...

PowerStrike Hammer – Titanium is the Past

Hammers come in all different flavors.  The Powerstrike has some features that are not normally found in hammers.  It has a spring in the...
DeWalt Steel Hammers Review

DeWalt Steel Hammers Review

DeWalt may not be the first brand you think of when it comes to hand tools, but they have drastically changed their lineup in...

Mac Tools SPMR357B – Ratcheting Screwdriver Set

Truck brand tools are not for the faint of heart (or wallet). They are high quality tools built with the professional user in mind...

Kobalt 27-Piece Xtreme Access Socket Set – Perfect Fathers Day Gift

Oh, what to get for Dad on Fathers day.  The best gifts for Dad is always tools, especially cool tools that are not going...

Southwire Drivers Review

Southwire released a large lineup of new tools recently, from pocket knives, which we reviewed here, to multimeters and testers. What you may have...

Johnson Drywall Scoring Square

Cutting drywall is easy, but it does take some time.  Well not any more.  Johnson introduced the Drywall Scoring Square.  Just rest the top...