DIYers who want an inexpensive Craftsman plier backed by a deep, positive review history.
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You need a confirmed weight or jaw capacity, since neither is reliably listed.
Handle Alloy Steel
Weight 0.01 Ounces
Priced 12% below the category median ($24.44 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 525 owner ratings
Popularity3.0/5
525 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 CMHT82549 is a low-cost locking plier at 21.59 dollars. The listing gives an alloy steel handle, and the 4.7-star average rests on 525 reviews, the deepest single-plier review base in this group.
No reliable weight is published; the 0.01-ounce figure shown is clearly a placeholder, and there is no jaw capacity or length listed. Check the size against your needs before ordering.
Around 50 buyers ordered it in the last month. The blend of a low price, a well-known brand, and a large, positive review base makes it one of the safer budget picks here.
Pros
Deepest review base in this group at 525
Strong 4.7-star rating
Low 21.59-dollar price
Craftsman brand with an alloy steel handle
Cons
No reliable weight is listed (the 0.01-ounce figure is a placeholder)
No jaw capacity or length is published
Specifications
Handle
Alloy Steel
Weight
0.01 Ounces
Performance notes
An alloy steel handle is the only firm build spec. With 525 reviews at 4.7 stars, owner feedback strongly supports dependable grip and clamping for everyday tasks.
What buyers say
525 reviews average 4.7 stars, the largest single-plier review base here, with roughly 50 buyers in the last month.
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