Hand Tools: warranties compared
39 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
24 of 39 brands cover hand tools in full for one year or less. 15 brands cover everything for life. 19 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 32 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Crescent75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 2DeWalt75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 3Duralast75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 4Gearwrench75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 5Husky75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 6Icon75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 7iFixit75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 8Knipex75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 9Pittsburgh75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 10Powerbuilt75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 11Sunex75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 12Superior Tool75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 13Tekton75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 14Wera75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 15Workpro75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear22 of 39 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse14 of 39 brands
- Missing parts2 of 39 brands
- Batteries1 of 39 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for hand tools.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- SupplyHouseMost items365 days
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
Show all 23 stores
- O'Reilly Auto PartsMost items90 days
- Rockler Woodworking and HardwarePower tools, CNC machines and laser products90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
- Advance Auto PartsSpecial orders and commercial tools and equipment45 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- NAPA Auto PartsMost items30 days from delivery
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
- SutherlandsSouth Central storesMost items30 days
- Wilco Farm StoresPacific Northwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for hand tools where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of hand tools has the best warranty?
On paper, Crescent scores highest, with lifetime of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on hand tools really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 39 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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