Craftsman has long been considered a household name. The simple yet enduring brand first entered the conversation after Sears purchased the rights to use the name in 1927 (for $500, worth a little ...

The Craftsman tool line has been around for almost a century, launching in 1927 as a house brand at Sears department stores. In time, Craftsman became synonymous with quality hand tools at reasonable ...

Since the brand was introduced by Sears in 1927, Craftsman hand tools have a famous warranty, lifetime and unlimited. Legend held that scavengers used to scour for old beat-up and broken Craftsman ...

SPRINGFIELD -- Craftsman, the venerable tool brand Sears sold Thursday to former competitor Stanley Black & Decker, is famous for its lifetime warranty on hand tools. The handle breaks on a ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. A year after buying Craftsman from Sears, ...

Although some Craftsman tools have been available to buy at smaller hardware store chains like Ace Hardware, Atwood Ranch & Home, and Blain's, they've largely been items exclusive to Sears Holdings ...

Over the years, virtually every hand tool manufacturer worth its salt has added an extensive mechanic's kit to its lineup of offerings. These days, most even offer a few different variations on the ...

Like many of you, I grew up on the Craftsman brand of hand tools. Working on everything from home projects to toys in the garage, and even the lawn mower, Craftsman had a tool to fit the job. We know ...

With more outlets selling Craftsman tools, Sears will lose even more customers. Now Stanley is relaunching Craftsman, looking to reposition the brand, which was once well-respected but has been ...

Sears has filed its second lawsuit in less than a month against one of its Craftsman hand tools suppliers, alleging that the vendor is abruptly ending its relationship and agreeing to resume it only ...