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.

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...

Gyros Mini Files and Rotary Cutting Bits

Being that I love gadgets and remote control things I am always tinkering with them.  One tool that has made my life easier is...

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...
Stiletto Hammer Review

Stiletto Hammer Review

While we rely on hand tools for our daily jobs, they don't get the love that power tools receive.  They aren't as sexy, fun...
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...

GearWrench Double X Pliers and Hemostats – Innovative Hand Tools

Long needle nose pliers are usually used in tight compact spaces, but they have one major flaw, You need space for the handles to...

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...

Blow Off Some Steam With The Razorback Pulverizer

This is a simple low cost tool that is invaluable for concrete and demolition work.  It weighs 3.5 lbs and is 12.8" long, so...

Savage Folding Jab Saw – Innovative Shanking!

Jab saws are a must have for anyone, they allow you to quickly cut small material with an accuracy that you cannot get with...
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...
Milwaukee 13 in 1 Screwdriver Review

Milwaukee 13 in 1 Screwdriver Review

Multi-tip screwdrivers are becoming more popular. Maybe not with the tradesman who has been around for a while, but the younger apprentice seems to be...

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...

V-TapGuides and V-DrillGuides by Big Gator Tools

Once in a while we come across a product that has us thinking "why didn't we think of that!"  The  V-TapGuides and V-DrillGuides by Big...

Blackhawk Tools – A Well Kept Secret

The Backstory Once upon a time you could walk into any local hardware or auto parts store and find a decent selection of high quality,...

Milwaukee Copper Cutter – Tight Quarter Cutting

Another Milwaukee hand tool is now available for the tradesman.  Any good plumber or tradesman that deals with copper piping knows you need a...
New Milwaukee Hand Tools

New Milwaukee Hand Tools

A lot of people know Milwaukee for its cordless power tools.  But did you know they have a large line of hand tools?  Today...