CRAFTSMAN CMHT81713 Plier
- Plier
- 12.7 ounces
- Alloy Steel
- Better rated than 66%
- More reviewed than 66%
A Craftsman plier with an alloy steel build and a 4.8 rating over 1,100 reviews. The jaw type isn't stated, so check the listing photos if that matters for your job.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.8★ across 1,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand 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
Craftsman's CMHT81713 plier has an alloy steel handle and weighs 0.36 kilograms, about 12.7 ounces, per the Amazon spec sheet. It carries a 4.8 average rating from roughly 1,100 reviews.
Craftsman is a long-running mainstream tool brand, and the CMHT81713 fits into its plier lineup without further detail on jaw type, needle nose, slip joint or linesman, given in the listing. The alloy steel build is the one confirmed material spec, and at 0.36 kilograms it sits in a typical hand-plier weight range. Beyond that, buyers are relying mostly on the strong review average.
- Brand: Craftsman
- Model: CMHT81713
- Alloy steel, 0.36 kg
- 4.8 average rating across about 1,100 reviews
Who it's for
General tool users who trust the Craftsman name and don't need the jaw type spelled out before buying are the natural fit. Anyone needing a specific plier style, such as needle nose for electronics or linesman for wire work, should confirm the jaw shape from the product photos first.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Alloy steel build for durability
- Light at 0.36 kilograms for one-handed use
- 4.8 rating across about 1,100 reviews
- Jaw type and length not specified
- No recent purchase-volume data shown
Performance notes
Alloy steel construction is standard for pliers built to withstand repeated gripping and twisting without deforming. At 0.36 kilograms, the CMHT81713 is light enough for one-handed use over extended work, though the listing doesn't specify jaw length or cutting capacity.
Specifications
| Brand | Craftsman |
|---|---|
| Model | CMHT81713 |
| Item Weight | 12.7 ounces |
| Handle | Alloy Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAFTSMAN CMHT81713 PlierThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 1,100 | 3.9 / 5 |
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| IRWIN 2078216 PlierIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 9,296 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Klein D248-9ST PlierKlein | 4.8 / 5 | 6,158 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Channellock TG-1 PlierCHANNELLOCK | 4.8 / 5 | 5,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Craftsman CMHT81713
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the CMHT81713 made of?
Alloy steel, per the Amazon spec sheet.
How much does it weigh?
About 0.36 kilograms, roughly 12.7 ounces.