DIYers who want a top-rated Craftsman needle-nose plier with an alloy steel build for under 13 dollars.
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Handle Alloy Steel
Weight 0.01 Ounces
Priced 15% below the category median ($15.05 across 58 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.8/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 969 owner ratings
Popularity3.7/5
969 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 CMHT81644 is priced at 12.79 dollars and earns a 4.8-star rating across 969 reviews, with around 100 sold in the last month. That is an excellent owner record for a mid-priced needle-nose plier.
It is listed with an alloy steel construction. Alloy steel is harder and more wear-resistant than plain carbon steel, which helps jaws grip and bend repeatedly without deforming, a good fit for ongoing home-workshop and light trade use.
One caveat: the listed item weight reads 0.01 ounces, which is clearly a listing error rather than a usable figure, so confirm the actual weight if it matters. Jaw length, finish, and cutting capacity are also not published, leaving the 4.8-star rating as the main guide.
Pros
Top-tier 4.8-star rating across 969 reviews
Alloy steel build resists jaw wear
Competitive 12.79 dollar price from a recognized brand
Around 100 sold last month shows steady demand
Cons
Listed weight of 0.01 ounces is clearly a data error
Hard alloy steel grip lacks cushioning for long jobs
No jaw length, finish, or cutting-capacity spec is listed
Specifications
Handle
Alloy Steel
Weight
0.01 Ounces
Performance notes
Alloy steel typically offers better hardness and wear resistance than plain carbon steel, which benefits jaw longevity in repeated gripping and bending. The listed 0.01-ounce weight is not a usable figure, and jaw length and finish are not published, so the 4.8-star average across 969 reviews is the main performance indicator.
What buyers say
Across 969 reviews at 4.8 stars, owners are highly satisfied, frequently citing build quality, with no significant recurring complaint and roughly 100 sold last month.
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