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Review on πŸ”§ CRAFTSMAN 6-Piece Pliers Set with Pouch - CMHT81716 by Aaron Vang

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not bad but not what I expect from Craftsman

I don't do much tool work but I build a set for the home so when I work with tools this usually applies to my firearms, a pair of needle nose pliers is a must. At first I was very surprised to see a set of 6 from Craftsman for such a low price, but after opening them I understood why. The action is ok - just ok. Some of them feel very rude. Some of them don't "jump" at all when you release tension. While this can be remedied with proper lubrication, which I haven't done yet, I feel like I don't need to with a brand new set. I don't like this cover either. In a set of 6 I would have preferred a hard case. This bag doesn't allow you to quickly or easily put it back in properly, but you have to or you won't be able to close it. Disadvantages aside, I like them overall. They are smaller, which is exactly what I wanted. They are still large enough for my large hands to manipulate comfortably. However, as others have pointed out, I was dismayed to see that they were made in China. When you buy a handyman, expect to pay more but get more. Yes, it's certainly a steal, but they're also "value" in terms of construction.

Pros
  • Consistent results when tested
Cons
  • Could have chosen a newer model