Klein Tools was founded in 1857 by a German immigrant, Mathias Klein. His tools business started when a broken side cutter was taken to his shop. Mathias repaired the pliers by forging a new half of the pliers and riveting them together with the old half. Shortly thereafter, the customer came back because the other original pliers half was broken and he needed replacement. Mathias forged the second half of the pliers and riveted them with the other spare half - this was the first complete "small" pliers.
To date, Klein Tools is family-owned. With over 155 years of hard work and dedication, the company has earned a reputation for providing only high quality tools, test equipment, gauges and safety equipment for professional users. The decisive difference
Nowadays, it's hard to find companies that make products that you can count on. Klein Tools stands for products that you can rely on 100%.
Not only do we produce very good products, we also produce products that meet the demands of the professionals who work with it every day. Because our standards are so high, we ensure that each of our tools delivers the performance, durability and precision you need to get the job done right.
By using only the highest quality materials, performing excellent workmanship and manufacturing in our own country, we are able to uphold our high standards.
Small is not only the name of our company, but also our family name, so we want to be proud of everything we do. We are an American company that has been family owned since 1857, you know you can count on us tomorrow.
Get a small product and you will know what all professionals know ... If you buy a small one, it will never let you down.
That's why Klein Tools is the # 1 professional electrician in the US.
Klein Tools offers a complete product portfolio for the professional electrician, craftsman and anyone who works with hand tools. From screwdrivers, pliers, scissors, insulated tools to multimeters, current clamps, voltage testers and storage of tools such as transport bags, backpacks and zippered bags, Klein Tools offers everything the electrician needs for his daily work.
