Best Hand Tools 2026: Top Picks Reviewed
AllReviews ranks the best hand tools using combined critic and editorial scores. Top picks include Klein Tools Klein 32500 11-in-1 Screwdriver/Nut Driver, Bosch GLM 50 C Bluetooth Laser Distance Measure, Irwin Vise-Grip Locking Pliers.
Ethan Mercer
Editor-in-Chief
Choosing the best hand tools takes more than reading one review. AllReviews synthesizes critic consensus and editorial evaluation into a single combined score, so you can see exactly where each product stands. After analyzing scores across our full hand tools catalog, we've identified the 5 options worth your money right now.
Our top pick, the Klein Tools Klein 32500 11-in-1 Screwdriver/Nut Driver, earns a combined AllReviews score of 9.0/10 — the highest in this category.
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- 1Klein 32500 11-in-1 Screwdriver/Nut DriverBest Overall
Klein Tools
- 2GLM 50 C Bluetooth Laser Distance MeasureBest Premium
Bosch
- 3Vise-Grip Locking PliersBest Value
Irwin
- 4STHT71648 48-Inch FatMax LevelAlso Great
Stanley
- 5
Craftsman
Klein 32500 11-in-1 Screwdriver/Nut Driver
Best OverallKlein Tools
GLM 50 C Bluetooth Laser Distance Measure
Best PremiumBosch
Vise-Grip Locking Pliers
Best ValueIrwin
STHT71648 48-Inch FatMax Level
Also GreatStanley
CMHT65081 8-Piece Screwdriver Set
Craftsman
How We Review
Every product on this list was evaluated by aggregating expert reviews from trusted, independent sources. We don't accept pay-for-placement — our rankings are based entirely on review consensus, real-world testing data, and measurable performance.
Products are scored on a 10-point scale using a weighted formula that factors in expert ratings, price-to-value ratio, and recency. Newer products with strong reviews get a meaningful boost because we believe our readers deserve current recommendations.
Sources analyzed for this article: 5 products across multiple expert reviews.
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