Two American 6-in-1′s duke it out over some screws stuck in a 2X4. Technically, there were three to begin with because I threw in a Chinese KC Pro for comparison.
My impressions: The Channellock feels the most solid, has the thickest parts, and looks sexy. It’s also made exclusively in the United States. The Craftsman had a better gripping surface with it’s ridges and grooves. It should be noted that the Craftsman was made in the USA with a mixture of American and foreign materials, and for that reason the word “USA” does not appear on the product. Don’t let that discourage you from buying one though, as it is still mostly American.
Channellock Model #61A
Price: Around $11-$13
Made in Meadville P.A., USA
Craftsman Model#41161
Price: $6.99-$7.99
Made in USA with domestic and foreign parts
Post time: Jul-14-2017