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You prefer a soft, cushioned grip, since the listed handle is a hard chrome finish.
Handle Chrome
Weight 0.28 Kilograms
Priced 14% below the category median ($15.05 across 58 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.8/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 3,938 owner ratings
Popularity4.8/5
3,938 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 CMHT81645 leads this group on the numbers that matter: a 4.8-star rating across 3,938 reviews, the highest and deepest in the set, plus around 1,000 sold last month at 12.98 dollars.
It is listed with a chrome finish and weighs 0.28 kilograms, about 280 grams. Chrome gives a hard, corrosion-resistant surface that stays clean over time, and the moderate weight suits general wiring, mechanical, and home-repair work.
From a recognized brand at under 13 dollars, it is one of the strongest value picks here. The trade-off is that the chrome handle offers no cushioning, and jaw length, steel grade, and cutting capacity are not published.
Pros
Highest rating in this group at 4.8 stars
Deepest review base here at 3,938 reviews
Durable, corrosion-resistant chrome finish
Around 1,000 sold last month confirms strong demand
Under 13 dollars from a recognized brand
Cons
Chrome handle offers no grip cushioning for long jobs
No jaw length, steel grade, or cutting-capacity spec is listed
At 0.28 kilograms, heavier than the lightest options here
Specifications
Handle
Chrome
Weight
0.28 Kilograms
Performance notes
The chrome finish is durable and low-maintenance but lacks the grip cushioning of TPR or rubber handles, and the 0.28-kilogram weight suits general wiring, ring and connector work, and home maintenance. Jaw specs are not published, so the 3,938-review average at 4.8 stars is the key indicator.
What buyers say
With 3,938 reviews at 4.8 stars, owner sentiment is among the most positive in this group, citing build quality and value; occasional notes mention the lack of a cushioned grip on long jobs.
No. The listed handle is a chrome finish, which is hard and durable rather than cushioned like a rubber or TPR grip.
Why does it rate so highly?
Across 3,938 reviews it averages 4.8 stars, the highest in this group, and the large review count makes that rating especially reliable at 12.98 dollars.
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