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Who Makes Icon Tools? A Complete Guide

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As a professional or at-home mechanic, you are always on the lookout for the next great tools that might offer more features or longer-lasting quality than what you already have. It could be well worth the investment to sell off your old hand tools and buy a set of new ones.

Not too long ago, Icon Tools went on the market, and was making a buzz all around the internet. Many mechanics wondered; will these new tools be the next best thing? Are they right for me?

We’ve compiled all the research to help you know all about Icon Tools.

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What Company Makes and Owns Icon Tools?

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The company Harbor Freight makes Icon Tools. Harbor Freight is a company based in California. They own and operate over a thousand retail stores in 48 states, selling lower-priced versions of useful tools. Harbor Freight has an online store, too, with a huge inventory.

Icon isn’t the only hand tool like that Harbor Freight sells. They also sell Pittsburg, Quin, Doyle, and Bremen hand tools, so even if you are leery about the new Icon line, you could go with a mainstay like Pittsburg and have a longtime mechanic favorite.

What Products are Made by Icon Tools?

Icon Tools makes every hand tool a mechanic would need, from torque wrenches to screwdrivers to metric sockets. Icon Tools also makes housing units to store all the tools, keeping them protected and organized

Where are Icon Tools Made?

These tools are manufactured in Taiwan. In general, products made in Taiwan are better made than products made in China. This is mostly because some Chinese-made products have bad reputations. However, where a product is made is not that important, as long as it holds up during use, and Icon tools hold up well.


Cost

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The cost of Icon tools has gone up and down over time. When they were first released, they were steeply priced, but over time they have lowered the prices and have consistently offered special discounts.

Compared to other brand hand tools, they come in at around mid to high end price-wise. More expensive than the cheapest brand and less expensive than Snap On.


Are Icon Hand Tools Any Good?

The hand tools made by Icon hold up just as well as the other brands of hand tools. Namely, the Icon torque wrench is a favorite among mechanics. Icon is in the league of professional-status tools, for price and for quality. If you are a mechanic, it’s a great idea to go with Icon.


Are Icon Tools Right for Me?

It depends on what you will be using the tools for and your budget. Harbor Freight marketed their Icon line to “mechanics who demand top quality.”

If you are just starting out in mechanics, this might not be the tool set for you. The Pittsburgh Pro line holds up well and is a fraction of the cost of Icon.

However, if you have been eyeing a new set of hand tools for a while now, Icon might be a good choice. They are great quality tools for a great price.

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Conclusion

With so many brands of hand tools on the market, you want to make sure you make the right choice while deciding your next purchase. We hope we have provided a good overview of who makes Icon Tools and brought you a step closer towards making that buying decision.

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