Ranking Sears Craftsman Hand Tools

For almost one hundred and fifty years Sears has been selling reliable, top quality items throughout the world, and their line of Sears Craftsman tools are definitely no exception. If you ask anyone over fifty years of age what the greatest tools in America are, they would overwhelmingly say Craftsman tools, and there is a very good chance that it is the only line of tools they have ever purchased throughout their lives. Of course, they only did so because their fathers taught them the value of Craftsman tools and how they always outlasted the competitor brands, so it is questionable if Sears Craftsman is so popular because of undying loyalty or the actual quality behind their craftsmanship. This article will compare Craftsman hand tools to other tools available on the market to answer that question.

Price

More often than not, price is a significant influence in any final purchase decision. When comparing Sears Craftsman tools to the others on the market, they are among the middle of the pack price-wise, with several "generic" companies beating them in cost effectiveness by 10-30% with the other top names being on average 30-50% more expensive. However, the true determination of value is the purchase price plus the length of time before each of the tools have to be replaced, and Sears Craftsman hand tools are the least expensive model that actually lasts past the first few home and automotive repairs.

Quality

Since we touched on quality it seems like the logical next topic; and truth be told there are several other top manufacturers that may match Sears Craftsman hand tools with respect to superior craftsmanship. Not all hand tools are forged, but each of the top companies forge their wrenches and screwdriver sets from the highest quality steel, and they should easily last the average homeowner ten to twenty years, where generic models are likely to fail within the first twelve months.

Warranty

Of the other top manufacturers, all of them offer a limited lifetime warranty on all of their hand tools, as do many of the generic brands. Sears Craftsman tools are the only tools that come with an unconditional lifetime warranty, which means that if a ratchet should break forty years after making the purchase, you can just bring it into any Sears location and swap it out for a new one. Other companies with limited lifetime warranties have consumers mail the tools back through the mail and give pro-rated discounts towards a replacement purchase after the first twelve months, so in this category Sears Craftsman truly shines.

Conclusion

Although there are certainly less expensive tools on the market that can be bought from a variety of online and brick and mortar store locations, Craftsman remains the top hand tool manufacturer in America because of the quality of the tools as well as their ridiculously generous warranty and the ease in which they allow consumers to trade for a new tool if one from their set happens to break. Until other top companies take the initiative to match Craftsman's unconditional lifetime warranty, there will be no question as to which hand tools provide the greatest value over the lifetime of the tools.

Sears Craftsman Coupons

While on the topic of value, before purchasing your next Sears Craftsman tools, check to see if there are any online Sears Craftsman Coupons you can use for your purchase. Sears has partnered with websites like MoneyJibe.com that offer additional discounts via special Sears Craftsman coupons that are available on Sears Craftsman tool and tool storage purchases, and these online coupons provide a great opportunity to save money on the best hand tools in America. You can even purchase tools online using Sears Craftsman coupons and select in-store pickup, then stop by your local store to pick up the tools and save on shipping costs.

By: Mark Minks

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Mark Minks is the founder of MoneyJibe.com, a website that contains money saving tips, money making ideas, and online coupons and coupon codes for many products including Sears Craftsman tools. To save money when buying Sears Craftsman tools, be sure to locate and use one of the Sears Craftsman Coupons on the site.