CRAFTSMAN CMHT81644 Plier
- Plier
- 0 ounces
- Alloy Steel
- Better rated than 66%
- More reviewed than 62%
A well rated Craftsman plier with an alloy steel handle, worth buying once you confirm the CMHT81644 has the jaw style your job needs.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.8★ across 969 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
969 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 311 pliers we track - how the scorecard works · full pliers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Craftsman CMHT81644 is a plier with an alloy steel handle, part of Craftsman's hand tool lineup. It holds a 4.8 star rating from 969 reviews and roughly 100 purchases a month.
Alloy steel handles are common on pliers meant for repeated gripping and turning force, since the metal resists the flex that plastic coated handles can develop over time. The listing does not specify jaw type such as slip joint, needle nose, or linesman, so buyers should check Craftsman's model page for that detail before assuming a specific style.
- Alloy steel handle
- Craftsman CMHT81644 model
- 4.8 star rating across 969 reviews
- Roughly 100 purchases a month
Who it's for
Good for buyers who want a Craftsman branded plier with a metal handle and already know the CMHT81644 model matches their intended jaw style. Not the right listing to browse if you are choosing between jaw types, since that spec is not given.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Alloy steel handle for rigidity under load
- 4.8 star rating across 969 reviews
- Craftsman branding with steady monthly demand
- Jaw type and length aren't specified
Performance notes
An alloy steel handle adds rigidity under gripping force compared to plastic handled pliers, which typically shows up as less flex during heavy turning or bending work.
Specifications
| Brand | Craftsman |
|---|---|
| Model | CMHT81644 |
| Item Weight | 0 ounces |
| Handle | Alloy Steel |
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How it compares
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| CRAFTSMAN CMHT81644 PlierThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 969 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Craftsman CMHT81644
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the CMHT81644 handle made of?
Alloy steel.
Who makes the CMHT81644 plier?
Craftsman.
What rating does the CMHT81644 have?
4.8 stars across 969 reviews.