Screwdrivers

harrisonm said

I have some older Craftsman tools that were made in the USA, but pretty much anything I have bought in the last 20 years was probably made in China. I have a lot of Dewalt cordless tools. I don't know where they are made. I have never broken a Craftsman tool or, for that matter, a HF hand tool. I agree with @RustyRatRod, the higher cost HF tools are very nice.

Maybe for a professional who uses his tools all day every day. I use my tools a lot, and I have never broken one. As a hobbyist, I cannot see spending that much on tools. If others want to, that is great, but I am fine with Craftsman and the like.

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I always chuckle when the "I only buy American" guys come out. ....and that's fine. Do it if you can. But my bet is, most of these guys haven't held a HF tool in their hand lately and certainly not an Icon brand. I have. I've also worked professionally with Snap On, Mac, Matco, SK, American made Craftsman, Proto, and a few other American made brands and I can tell you right here and now the Icon hand wrenches have every bit the look and feel of a Snap On. In fact, I'm really surprised Snap On hasn't gone after HF because the Icon name is in the same font as Snap On. They really do look that good and the warranty is the same as Snap On. Lifetime on hand tools. Even their base line US General toolboxes have been improved with double panels in high stress areas such as where the casters bolt on and in corners. I just got Kitty a tool cart for all of the inside tools we use inside the house and except for my Blue Point tool cart/box, it's better quality than any of mine. There's no question HF sells some things to steer clear of, but if you haven't been recently, I suggest you go and look at their hand tools and tool storage. You'll be surprised.