$18 vs. $1100 Knife Sharpener? Let's find out! 

$18 vs. $1100 Knife Sharpener? Let’s find out! 

Lansky, Wicked Edge Gen 3 Pro, Spyderco, Fiskars, Rada, Chef’s Choice Trizor Edge Model 15XV, Edge Pro Apex, and a Whetstone. Knives used for testing: Mercer Culinary Millennia 8-Inch Chef’s Knife was dulled, then sharpened using each knife sharpener. Stropping leather is used on knives sharpened with Lansky, Wicked Edge, Spyderco, Edge Pro Apex, and …

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Which AA Battery is Best? Can Amazon Basics beat Energizer?

  The batteries tested include the Duracell, Energizer, Amazon Basics, Harbor Freight Thunderbolt, Duracell Quantum, Dollar Store, Rayovac, Eveready, and Energizer Lithium. As one of the most commonly used types of batteries, AA batteries are a staple in households worldwide. AmazonBasics, Energizer, Duracell Quantum, Duracell, Rayovac, Energizer Lithium, and Eveready are among the most well-known …

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US versus German Pliers

US vs. German Pliers (WIRE CUTTERS)? Knipex vs. Snap-On, Irwin, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Craftsman, Wiha Are German-made pliers (WIRE CUTTERS) better than US-made ones? Knipex, Snap-On, Mac Tools, Irwin, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Craftsman, Wiha, Klein Tools, C.S. Osborne, Channel Locks, Illinois Industrial Tool, Kobalt, Doyle, Southwire. Diagonal cutting pliers are used for cutting through nails, screws, a …

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Penetrating Oil Episode 2

This test demonstrates that not all penetrating oils are equal. The bolt test shows which ones penetrate and which ones don’t. Which penetrating Fluid is best? In this showdown, Brake Fluid, Seafoam Deep Creep, Fluid Film, BG In-Force, WD-40 Rust Specialist, CRC Knock’er Loose. Could break fluid possibly work better than penetrating fluid when loosening …

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Drain Openers

Which of these 7 Drain Openers is the Best? Clogged drains happen at the worst possible times. So, which type of drain opener works best to unclog drains quickly? Will these products cause damage to plumbing? Drano, Liquid Plumr, Lye, Sulfuric Acid (Clobber), Roebic (enzymes/bacteria), Muriatic Acid, and Drain Sticks are put to the test …

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Scissors

Best SCISSORS? 14 Brands Brands: KAI, Gingher, Heritage, Klein Tools, Henckels, Fiskars, Bianco, Ultima Classic, Westscott, Livingo, KitchenAid, Singer, Scotch, Stanley. Scissors tested for sharpness and durability after cutting through 1,000 feet of paper, 20 passes through cardboard, ten passes through aluminum sheeting, and ten passes through cardboard. Short Story   Long Story Lots of …

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Multitools

Best Multitool (TOOL KNIVES)? Leatherman vs Gerber, SOG, Victorinox, DeWalt, Mossy Oak, Ozark Trail BRANDS TESTED: Leatherman Skeletool, SOG PowerAccess, Leatherman Charge+, Gerber Suspension, Gerber Gear, Ganzo, Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, DeWalt, Hart, Mossy Oak, RoverTac, Stanley, Ozark Trail, Havalon. Tested for initial knife sharpness and quality of knife steel by testing sharpness after coming …

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Impact Driver or Wrench

Best Impact Wrench? DeWalt vs Milwaukee vs Makita vs Bauer! Let’s find out! Milwaukee Fuel vs. DeWalt DCF 888B vs. Makita XDT16Z vs. Bauer. Not all impact drivers survive this showdown as sparks fly for one impact driver, and another one nearly has a meltdown as grease pours out of the impact driver housing. After …

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Miniature Bolt Cutters

Best Bolt Cutters? Knipex, Klein Tools, Kobalt, Tekton, Gedore, NWS, Porter, Workpro, Capri Tools 14 Bolt Cutters: Knipex, NWS, Gedore, Klein Tools, Porter, Capri Tools, ARES, Kobalt, Workpro, KC Professional, Great Neck, Tekton, Performance Tool and Jendfert. Bolt cutters tested for efficiency cutting through 16 penny nail, deck screw, drill bit, and hex allen key. …

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Tape Measures

Best “Tape Measure” Brand? BRANDS TESTED: Milwaukee, DeWalt, Stanley, Craftsman, Klein, Kobalt, Lufkin, Bauer, Komelon, Kutir, and Ming Hao Tape measures tested for standout (reach), abrasion resistance, impact, retraction speed after exposure to sawdust and sand, magnet strength, and blade lock strength. I always purchase all of the products I test and the supplies used …

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