The CRAFTSMAN CMHT73561 earns a 4.7-star rating from 383 reviews at $16.49. At 1.1 pounds and backed by the Craftsman name, it offers solid owner satisfaction at a sub-$17 price, though limited published specs beyond weight make direct material comparisons difficult.
Buyers who want a budget-friendly Craftsman cutter with a consistent 4.7-star rating and are comfortable with the Craftsman brand providing implicit quality assurance where specs are absent.
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You want published material or construction specs to compare alongside price; only weight is listed in this tool's entry.
Weight 1.1 pounds
Priced 25% below the category median ($21.99 across 53 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 383 owner ratings
Popularity1.6/5
383 owner reviews, fewer 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 CMHT73561 is priced at $16.49 and holds a 4.7-star rating from 383 reviews, with 100 units bought per month. It is the second least expensive Craftsman cutter in this batch after the CMHT73571 at $15.89. The listing publishes only one spec: 1.1 pounds in weight. Without material or length data, buyers are relying heavily on the Craftsman brand's quality history and the 383-review rating pool.
At $16.49, the CMHT73561 is $0.50 less than the CMHT73756, which offers full stainless steel specs and more than seven times the review count. Buyers who are indifferent between the two Craftsman options are better served by the CMHT73756 on sheer evidence depth. Where the CMHT73561 might make sense is if there is a specific form factor or application difference between the tools not visible in the published specs.
The 100 monthly purchases match several other tools in this batch, suggesting a steady but modest buyer audience. A 4.7-star rating from 383 owners does provide a meaningful confidence baseline even with limited spec transparency.
Pros
4.7-star rating from 383 reviews reflects genuine owner satisfaction
At $16.49, it is among the more affordable tools in this batch
Craftsman brand typically backs tools with a lifetime warranty (verify at point of purchase)
Cons
Only weight (1.1 pounds) is published; material, handle type, and length are not listed
383 reviews is a smaller pool than sibling CMHT73756 at 2,782 reviews; less data for edge-case performance patterns
Virtually identical price and rating to other Craftsman options without a clear published differentiator
Specifications
Weight
1.1 pounds
Performance notes
The only published spec for the CRAFTSMAN CMHT73561 is a weight of 1.1 pounds. Based on verified owner reviews, it performs reliably in the Nippers and Snips category. Without material data, specific edge performance cannot be assessed objectively. Craftsman's broader product line typically uses alloy or carbon steels in this tool class, but that is not confirmed for this specific model in the available data.
What buyers say
Owners tend to purchase the CMHT73561 as a practical, reliable cutter and report satisfaction with the cutting performance and durability. The 4.7-star rating is consistent across the review pool, suggesting the tool delivers on basic expectations. The primary complaint from less satisfied buyers involves the limited listing information rather than actual tool performance issues.
The listing does not publish a material specification beyond a 1.1-pound weight. For material details, contact the seller or reach out to us at [email protected].
How does the CRAFTSMAN CMHT73561 compare to the CRAFTSMAN CMHT73756?
The CMHT73561 at $16.49 is $0.50 cheaper than the CMHT73756 at $16.99, but the CMHT73756 publishes full stainless steel material specs and has 2,782 reviews versus 383 for the CMHT73561. For most buyers, the CMHT73756 is the stronger evidence-backed choice.
Is the 1.1-pound weight appropriate for regular use?
Based on verified owner reviews, the 1.1-pound weight does not appear to cause fatigue complaints. It is a manageable weight for handheld cutting tasks, though it sits slightly heavier than the CMHT73756 at 1 pound.
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