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Hand Tool Reviews

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.

Hart 21oz Framing Hammers from Home Depot

We recently got a chance to use some Hart Hammers and must say we are impressed.  Apart from a lifetime warranty they have some...

Milwaukee Job Saw Kit – The Kit to Own

Milwaukee has some pretty cool tools and their hand tools are no exception.  We had a chance to get our hands on a lot...

Milwaukee Torque Lock Locking Pliers – First Look

Every-time you go to Costco they have some sort of new take on the standard locking pliers.  They never seem to work...
Milwaukee Wrench Review

Milwaukee Wrench Review

As you know Milwaukee Tool isn't shy about releasing new tools.  Now, this is probably an exaggeration but it seems like Milwaukee releases more tools...

TEKTON Composite Ratchet Review

Everyone has at least one tool that they have too many of. Well, you can't really have "too many" tools, so perhaps "more than...

EZ Red Extra Long Flex Head Spline Ratcheting Wrenches

If you've done much work on cars, equipment, or much of anything really, you've undoubtedly realized that there are certain situations where your wrench...
Wiss Aviation Snips Review

Wiss Aviation Snips Review

Wiss is a company you may or may not be familiar with. For me, they are a company I hadn't heard of until a...

Milwaukee 8” Reaming Pliers (48-22-3108) – Pliers will never be the same again!

I am not usually good at keeping secrets, but we heard about this one a few months back.  I feared if I talked about...

TEKTON Extra Long Ratchets – Superman Like Strength

A few months back we reviewed TEKTON's Composite Ratchets. While I reserve them mostly for situations where I don't want to mar the working...
Milwaukee 48-22-3990

Milwaukee Introduces Four New Hand Tools

Milwaukee introduced four new hand tools to their current large line of hand tools.  As you know Milwaukee is all about innovation.  When you...
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...

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...

Mac Tools TD117COMBOS – Tap and Die Set

If you do any serious automotive, restoration, or general repair work and you need a Tap & Die set. Like anything else, you can...
Husky Mechanic Tool Set Review

Husky Mechanic Tool Set Review

Husky has been a staple at The Home Depot since I can remember.  They are known for a good value and known for their hand...

Stiletto Hammer Review

       Stiletto 14 Oz. Hammer Overview Isn't a hammer just a hammer?  Well, yes it is, but as you know there are different types of hammers...

Proto “Anti-Slip Design Combo Wrenches – Review

Proto "Anti-Slip Design Combo Wrenches Of the dozens of types of wrenches, combination wrenches are by far the most common. First introduced in 1933 by...