CRAFTSMAN

CRAFTSMAN is a long-standing American hand-tool brand, founded in 1927 by Sears, Roebuck and Company and acquired by Stanley Black & Decker in 2017. The modern CRAFTSMAN catalog spans hand tools (wrenches, sockets, ratchets, pliers, screwdrivers), power tools, outdoor equipment, and storage. The hand-tool line is the longest-running segment and the one most relevant to automotive enthusiasts — combination wrench sets, socket sets, and ratchets carry a lifetime limited warranty that covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.

The brand carries a strong community reputation built over decades, though that reputation is anchored in the pre-Sears-bankruptcy era of US-manufactured Craftsman tools (sometimes called "vintage Craftsman"). Modern post-2017 production is a mix of US-made and imported lines, and community reviews on individual SKUs increasingly distinguish "modern Craftsman" from "vintage Craftsman" when evaluating durability — a distinction CarCareTruth product reviews honor by scoring each SKU on its current community evidence, not the brand's legacy.

For automotive enthusiasts, CRAFTSMAN combination wrench sets, socket sets, and ratchets are common entries in the home garage. CRAFTSMAN-branded tools are stocked at Lowe's (primary retailer), Ace Hardware, and Amazon. SDS documentation is not applicable to mechanical hand tools; warranty service is handled through participating retailers under the CRAFTSMAN lifetime limited warranty.