What are some basic hand tools?

Wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers are all examples of basic hand tools. Hand tools encompass a range of different devices, all of which are powered solely by the manual labor of their user.

Basic hand tools provide a range of different functions, from saws and knives designed to cut to hammers and chisels that deliver focused force when struck against an object. Humans have been using hand tools since the stone age. Casting tin and copper alloys were common materials used in the first primitive metal tools. Prior to the industrial revolution, craftsmen created most hand tools. Factories manufacture most of the hand tools in use today.