Cheap Tools on Sale

Handy for keeping a pair in the kitchen, office, and craft drawer without having to hunt down one universal pair for every task, and at $7.97 it's basically at the $7.99 list price right now. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone dealing with thick brush or woody stems will get more out of this than standard shears, since the straight-cut bulldog design is built for cutting through tougher material without bending the blades. Buy Now at Home Depot

Handy for DIY flooring or backsplash jobs where you need clean, straight cuts on ceramic or porcelain tile without renting equipment, and it's currently $3.75 off the list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

These small diagonal cutters handle wire, jewelry, and crafting tasks where precision matters more than heavy-duty cutting power, and a 5-pack means you'll always have a spare on hand for different workspaces. At $20, that's $4 off the $24 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone who breaks down boxes daily or works around paper and cardboard often will notice the difference with the ceramic blade, since it stays sharp far longer than steel and won't rust. It's also finger-friendly, with a blunt tip that cuts material without slicing skin as easily if your hand slips. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone tapping threads on a regular basis will appreciate having a 12-pack on hand, since taps snap or dull faster than you'd expect and running out mid-project is a real headache. The spiral point design clears chips forward, making it a solid pick for through-holes in steel or aluminum. Buy Now at Amazon

Small tasks like opening mail or trimming tags call for something less clunky than scissors, and the finger-friendly blade retracts automatically so it won't cut you when you set it down. Buy Now at Amazon

A 3-piece set that handles splitting, pitting, and slicing avocados without a separate knife, useful if you go through avocados regularly and want to avoid the "avocado hand" injuries that come with using a standard blade. At $12, it's about $1 off the list price. Buy Now at Walmart

These auto-lock knives suit anyone doing regular mat cutting or precision craft work, since the stainless steel blades hold up well for detail cuts, and the 3-pack means backups are already on hand. At $19.50, that's only about a quarter off the $19.74 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Sturdy kitchen shears built for breaking down whole chickens, trimming fat, and cutting through bone, which makes them useful if you buy and butcher your own poultry at home. At $12, that's $14 off the $26 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Suits anyone machining hardened or heat-treated metals where a standard end mill would wear down fast, since the cobalt steel construction holds an edge better under high-temperature cutting conditions. The ball nose profile makes it a solid pick for contoured or 3D surface work rather than flat pocketing. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone who goes through utility knives fast on job sites or in a warehouse, since each blade snaps off clean instead of needing sharpening, and this 25-pack runs $34.60, about $4.56 off the $39.16 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for gardeners dealing with thicker stems and branches, the rotating handle reduces hand fatigue during long pruning sessions, and it's currently $4.75 (25%) off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone doing PVC plumbing or irrigation work, since the ratchet action makes clean cuts through pipe without much arm strength required; it's $1 off the usual $8 price at Walmart. Buy Now at Walmart

Handy for anyone tapping threads in aluminum or mild steel, since spiral point flutes push chips forward and out of the hole instead of clogging the flutes on you. Buy Now at Home Depot

Designed for cutting through armored cable, coaxial, and multi-conductor wire cleanly without crushing, these are a tool electricians and serious DIYers tend to reach for repeatedly once they have them. At $60, that's about $10 off the $70 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for stripping paint, removing adhesive residue, or scraping away old caulk, this wider blade covers more surface area than a standard putty knife, which makes it worth having if you do any kind of surface prep work around the house. Buy Now at Home Depot

Handy for steelworkers or contractors aligning bolt holes in structural steel, since a bridge construction reamer like this is built to true up misaligned holes on-site rather than drill new ones. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone who regularly cracks walnuts, pecans, or other hard-shelled nuts and wants something sturdier than a standard nut cracker, at $2 off the $11 list price. Buy Now at Walmart