The CRAFTSMAN CMHT81715 backs a well-known brand with a top 4.8-star rating from 1,200 reviews, though at $21.98 it is the highest-priced needle-nose plier in this group.
Buyers who want a trusted CRAFTSMAN-branded needle-nose plier with a strong rating and a large review base.
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Handle Alloy Steel
Priced 46% above the category median ($15.05 across 58 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.8/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 1,200 owner ratings
Popularity4.0/5
1,200 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The CRAFTSMAN CMHT81715 lists at $21.98, the steepest price in this needle-nose group, and earns a 4.8-star rating across 1,200 reviews. That pairs a category-leading rating with the deepest review base here, a combination that reflects CRAFTSMAN's broad brand recognition.
The published spec is an alloy steel handle. No weight, jaw-opening, or wire-gauge capacity is listed, so the data points to a durable metal-handled tool without further detail. The bare alloy steel handle is hard-wearing but lacks the cushioning of vinyl or TPR grips.
This is a brand-and-rating pick: buyers who trust CRAFTSMAN and want the reassurance of 1,200 reviews at 4.8 stars will find it appealing. Shoppers focused on value can get a 4.5-to-4.7-star plier for well under $15 elsewhere in this category, so the CMHT81715's case rests on brand confidence rather than price.
Pros
4.8-star average across 1,200 reviews is a top rating with the largest review base in this group
CRAFTSMAN is a widely recognized, trusted hand tools brand
Alloy steel handle for durability
Deep review pool gives high buyer confidence
Cons
$21.98 is the most expensive option in this category group
No weight, jaw-opening, or wire-gauge capacity is listed
Bare alloy steel handle lacks cushioned grip material
Specifications
Handle
Alloy Steel
Performance notes
The CRAFTSMAN CMHT81715 lists only an alloy steel handle, with no published weight, jaw opening, or wire-gauge capacity. The data indicates a durable metal-handled needle-nose plier, but buyers should treat it as general-purpose given the limited spec detail. The bare alloy steel handle prioritizes durability over the cushioning of vinyl or TPR grips.
What buyers say
The 4.8-star average from 1,200 reviews is among the strongest in this group and reflects high satisfaction across a large sample. The CRAFTSMAN name appears to be a key draw, with buyers paying the premium for brand trust and the reassurance of a deep, highly positive review base.
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