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In 14 tests · won 1

• Finally! Best Pliers I've Ever Tested! Not Even Close!Sep 2024 · as TektonFlush Cut: 11 of 16
• Best Flex Head Ratchet? Let’s settle this!Nov 2023 · as TektonWorking Arc Swing: 6 of 12Handle Slop: 9 of 11Back Drag: 11 of 14Directional Switch Force: 10 of 13
• Best “Ratcheting” Wrench? Craftsman, GearWrench, Blue Point, Proto, Wera, DeWalt, SK, WilliamsOct 2022 · as TektonHis winnerWorking arc swing (passes for 360 circle): 3 of 11Back drag: 5 of 13Rusty fastener grip (box end): 1 of 13Rusty fastener grip (open end): 3 of 10Box end failure load: 13 of 13Open end failure load: 2 of 12
• Best Ratchet? ICON vs Snap On, GearWrench, SK Tools, Mac Tools, Wera, Zero Degree, Milwaukee, KobaltSep 2022 · as TektonWorking Arc Swing: 12 of 16Back Drag: 3 of 17Directional Switch Pressure: 10 of 17Failure Load: 7 of 17
• Best Vice Grips? Let's find out!Jul 2022 · as TektonGripping strength (nose): 4 of 11Gripping strength (main jaws): 5 of 11Extension grip strength: 4 of 11Failure load: 1 of 11
• Best Wrench? Let’s Settle This! Snap On vs MAC Tools, Matco, Proto, SK, GearWrench, Kobalt, HuskyJul 2022 · as TektonRusty Fastener Grip: 6 of 18Open End Grip: 17 of 17Rounding Resistance: 10 of 18Open End Failure Load: 7 of 16
• Best Hex Bit Socket Set? DeWalt, Kobalt, Craftsman, Husky, Neiko, Pittsburgh, Tekton, GearWrenchMay 2022 · as Tekton5/32 Socket Torque: 8 of 145/16 Socket Torque: 10 of 15
• Best TAP & DIE Set? Craftsman vs Irwin, Bosch, Draper, Vermont American, Tekton, GearWrenchFeb 2022 · as TektonTapping Aluminum Torque: 8 of 9Tapping Steel Torque: 8 of 9Side to Side Play: 7 of 9
• Best Bolt Cutters? Knipex, Klein Tools, Kobalt, Tekton, Gedore, NWS, Porter, Workpro, Capri ToolsDec 2021 · as TektonNo measured result read
• Best Wrench (ALLEN KEY)? Wera Hex Plus, Bondhus, Wiha, PB Swiss, Craftsman, Kobalt, Husky, EklindNov 2021 · as Tekton5/32 Small Allen Key Torque: 7 of 10Ball End Torque: 4 of 83/32 Small Allen Key Torque: 3 of 85/16 Large Allen Key Torque: 1 of 9
• Best Wrench (ADJUSTABLE)? Craftsman USA vs Craftsman, Crescent, Kobalt, Milwaukee, ChannellockOct 2021 · as TektonJaw Back-off: 2 of 3Torque to Round Off: 4 of 11Gap Under Load: 10 of 10
• Best Screwdriver Set? Craftsman, Milwaukee, Wera, Wiha, Klein Tools, Felo, PB Swiss, TektonOct 2021 · as TektonCam out load: 9 of 9Slotted blade strength: 7 of 9Hammer blow failure load: 1 of 7
• Best Pliers (SLIP JOINT)? US vs Japan, Vampliers, Kobalt, Irwin, Stanley, Tekton, MartinSep 2021 · as TektonGripping strength (bolt): 10 of 13Large bolt grip: 8 of 12
• Best Locking Pliers (VISE GRIPS)? Let's Settle This!Aug 2021 · as TektonGripping strength on grade 5 bolt: 10 of 10Front teeth gripping strength: 11 of 11High carbon steel grip: 11 of 11Force to unlock: 2 of 11Failure load: 7 of 11