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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.

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...

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 Cushion Grip Screwdriver Review

Milwaukee Cushion Grip Screwdriver Review

Milwaukee is making a name in the hand tool market with their large product line.  In the past we have checked out a wide...
Hammer Fist

Hammer Fist

What is the Hammer Fist?  The Hammer Fist is a multi-tool that allows a user to perform a wide range of tasks, with the...

Wera Kraftform Screwdriver – Review

Over the years I've seen screwdriver handles in nearly every conceivable shape. Round, square, triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, and just about everything else. There really...

KOBALT Double Drive Screwdriver 2.0 – Review

Last year we all loved the Double Drive from KOBALT, we even did a test and proved that it is really twice as fast...

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...

Blackhawk Impact Hex Bit Socket Set – UH1216CS

For the past 2 or 3 years I've been using the Harbor Freight impact hex bit sockets. They've held up pretty well, but at...

Proto Compo-Cast Hammers and More!

Proto has been on the move lately. After the updates to their ratcheting combination wrench, and ball pein hammer lineups (both reviewed by TIA),...
Husky Tube Cutter

Husky Tube Cutter

Husky is known for their hand tools and a house brand for The Home Depot.  Walk into any Home Depot and you will see...

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...

IRWIN Hanson Performance Threading System – Review

Taps and dies are one of the coolest tools I have ever used.  They allow you to make threads in material and also can...

TEKTON – A Look At Some New Products

TEKTON has become a regular fixture at TIA. I've checked out several of their products over time and I've been consistently satisfied with 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...

KOBALT Magnum Grip Pliers – Perfect Gift

20 or so years ago Bob Villa was all the rage with the Robo Grip pliers.  KOBALT has their own take on the Robo...

Milwaukee Hand Tools

Milwaukee just introduced a bunch of new hands.  While I know this isn't surprising, this is just the tip of the iceberg.  I am...