Hand Tool Reviews & Buying Guides

Hand tools make up a large portion of the equipment we carry every day. Pro Tool reviews pays close attention to recent innovations. Our hand tool reviews include knives & cutting tools, wrenches, chisels, fastening tools, hammers, and more. These hand tools covers the gamut from one end of the industry to another. Possibly our favorite series is our best framing hammer review. In that head-to-head review we compared nine popular models. This type of comparison isn’t always possible, but we do test out these tools on the jobsite. Hand Tool Reviews for the Pro Tradesman This is also where you’ll find popular lighting products and even folding knives from Kershaw, CRKT, and Zero Tolerance. We try to review as many of these types of tools as possible. This helps us remain a leader in reporting industry trends. This is particularly important when manufacturers add new features or make tweaks to their products. Sometimes they revamp an entire line. Other times they include something that only slightly improves a hand tool over a previous model. It all adds up.

April 1, 2017 0

Milwaukee 12-Piece Ratchet and Socket Set

by Adam Spafford

Milwaukee Tool recently introduced an SAE and metric Milwaukee 12-Piece Ratchet and Socket Set with pivoting head and patented, proprietary […]

March 30, 2017 0

Zero Tolerance 0220 Video Review

by Kenny Koehler

The Zero Tolerance 0220 is a knife from a relatively new name on the scene – Jens Anso. This is […]

March 28, 2017 0

Southwire 8-Inch Linesman’s Multi-Tool Plier

by Ben Parker

Any tool that can successfully combine several functions is worth considering: it means a lighter load, more space in the […]

Empire Level 10-Inch Magnetic Dual-Pitch Torpedo Level

March 21, 2017 0

Empire 10-inch Magnetic Torpedo Level Review

by Daniel Elms

The last time I reviewed a level for these pages it was the unique Ox Tools Trade Wood 48-inch level […]

March 17, 2017 0

GearWrench Ratcheting Wrench Insert Bit Set – 41 Piece (81602)

by Kenny Koehler

It seems like manufacturers always look for new ways to put specialty fasteners in the most inconvenient locations. That’s all […]

March 13, 2017 0

Ryobi Multi Surface Laser Level

by Jeff Crisp

One measure of good carpentry is work that is level and plumb or, more generally, staying true to the angle of […]

Kershaw Dividend Gray Spring Assisted Folding Knife

March 13, 2017 0

Kershaw Dividend Assisted Knife Review

by Kenny Koehler

The Kershaw Dividend is one of the newest folders from our friends at Kai USA – the company also responsible […]

February 24, 2017 0

CRKT Ruger Hollow Point +P Knife Review

by Steve Villarete

If I had just one word to describe the CRKT Ruger Hollow Point +P it would be “Fast” and “Smooth.” […]

February 15, 2017 0

Gerber US-Assist Folding Knife Review

by Thomas Gaige

The Gerber US-Assist is the latest from our friends at Gerber Gear. Having just heard Kenny Koehler raving about the […]

February 6, 2017 0

Empire Level Tape Measures Upgraded

by Adam Spafford

Empire Level tape measures have recently been upgraded with the introduction of a new series of autolock and chrome designs. […]