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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.

Carlyle Tools: Power 90 Series Ratchets

As the American automobile market took off in the 1920's, the auto repair business took off with it, and naturally, the auto parts market...

Proto Ratcheting Combination Wrenches – Review

Compared to most mechanics tools, ratcheting combination wrenches are relatively new to the market. Despite their short existence, they have firmly established their place...
Milwaukee Adjustable Bolt Cutter Review

Milwaukee Adjustable Bolt Cutter Review

A while back we reviewed the 14" Milwaukee Bolt cutters, so if you read that review, then you are all ready familiar with these...
Milwaukee Pipe Cutter Review

Milwaukee Pipe Cutter Review

Over the last couple of years, Milwaukee has been hitting the market hard with new hand tools.  They started their line with universal tools...
Klein Heavy-Duty Cutters Review

Klein Heavy-Duty Cutters Review

All diagonal cutters are pretty much the same, aren’t they? If all you need a pair for is cutting a few zip ties, then...

TEKTON Impact Socket – Review

Using regular chrome sockets on an impact is never a good idea. You will find people who swear they've done it for years without...

Tri-Vise Review

How many times have you cut a piece of material when you have it resting against your leg?  If your like me, proababy the...

Proto Anti-Vibe Hammer – Review

When it comes to ball pein hammers, I've always preferred wooden handles. I've used metal and fiberglass, and while there are advantages to them,...
Milwaukee Pipe Wrench

Milwaukee Pipe Wrench

Milwaukee is starting to make a name in the hand tool world.  It's weird to think back just 5 years ago.  Not even sure...

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...
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...

Kobalt Double Drive Ratchet

Kobalt is has taken Double Drive technology and put it into a ratchet.  The Kobalt Double Drive Ratchet operates like a normal 3/8" ratchet...
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...

Channel Lock – American Made?

What's going on now-a-days?  No matter where you look everything is being made in China.  Yes we know it's cheaper and sometimes companies don't...

Ridgid Sink Installer – Review

Plumbing is a love/hate type of thing for me. I enjoy the work, but I hate the situations in which I find myself having...

Revival of the Proto J100

The Revival Proto has finally given me the green light to tell the world that they have the first new batch of J100's in hand....