Are Icon Tools at Harbor Freight Worth Buying?

June 15, 2023

Harbor Freight is known for having super low prices, but does that mean you’re getting a cheap product? A newcomer to the hand tool market is Icon Tools, sold by Harbor Freight, and that probably makes you wonder if they’re worth buying.

Are these tools up for the job, a decent investment, or should you spend your hard-earned money elsewhere? We bought some for ourselves, talked to professionals, and looked into where Icon tools are made. Check our top story to see if Harbor Freight’s brand is worth your money.

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