Gray Tools Chose Green Before It Was "Trendy"

The 2020 health crises has imposed drastic changes to our business practices and personal routine. It has also given us the opportunity to reflect on how our own actions and behaviour impact the environment.

We, at Great Tools, decided it was time for a change many years ago. Since then, we have initiated a series of changes to the business to reduce its environmental footprint. Below are just a few examples of the steps we tool to reduce the waste and contribute to a better world.

A Guide to Pry Bars

Do you find yourself needing to pry things apart? How about levering, lifting, and pulling nails? If the answer is yes, then you are in need of a pry bar.

One of the first tools developed by humankind, the pry bar has been established as a versatile and necessary tool. Over time, many variations of the pry bar have been developed; now there is a plethora of styles and options on the market.

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The ABC's of Hammers

The history of the hammer dates back to ancient times. The Romans, who invented the forged iron nail, used the claw hammer as a dual-purpose tool for pulling and pounding nails. A simple tool by design, a hammer consists of two basic components: the handle and the head.  

The quality of the material used for these components, and the proper head-to-handle weight distribution, make the difference between a quality striking tool and one that can pose a user safety risk.