Hand Tool Reviews

We review outdoor power equipment (OPE) and landscaping hand tools of all kinds to determine which products are innovative and well-made, and which represent the best value. Landscaping hand tools make up a big percentage of the equipment used by professional landscapers every day. It’s not all lawn mowers and string trimmers. Outdoor Power Equipment Reviews keeps its eye on new product innovations. Our landscaping hand tool reviews covering everything including wheelbarrows, shovels, garden hoses, pumps, ladders, and more. These hand tools are used by everyone who works in teh outdoor power equipment and landscaping industries. Comparing all landscaping hand tools would be impossible, but we do our best to cover as many of these important tool as possible. Landscaping Hand Tool Reviews for the Outdoor Power Equipment Professional Reviewing as many landscaping tools and outdoor power equipment hand tools as possible allows us to give solid recommendations. It also helps us maintain our leadership in reporting outdoor power equipment industry trends. This plays an important role when OPE manufacturers bring new features to market. It also helps distibguish if any appreciable changes have been made from one product to “the newest model”. Sometimes manufacturers revamp a whole line of hand tools. Sometimes they only improve a hand tool slightly over an earlier version.

ego 56v earth auger

EGO 56V Earth Auger EG0803

EGO’s lineup for late 2023 and 2024 is extensive and, quite frankly, exciting. Indeed, we attended their sneak-peek event at last fall’s Equip Expo in Louisville, KY, where they unveiled several models. One of them was the EGO 56V Earth Auger (EG0803). If this is a tool that you need in your arsenal, then keep […]

ego 56v wet dry vac

EGO 56V Wet Dry Vac (WDV0904)

No doubt, EGO has become a leader in the rapidly expanding world of cordless outdoor power equipment. But this doesn’t just include mowers, blowers, trimmers, and saws. There’s also the trusted wet dry vac, and EGO has added one to its line of 56V gear. Here’s a look at what the WDV0904 has and what […]

gerber assert pocket knife

Gerber Assert Pocket Knife Review

Here at OPE Reviews, you’ll typically find relatively large handheld tools, ZTs and tractors, and even super-heavy equipment. However, on occasion, we like to hit the small gear that can make a difference when you’re outside. Whether you’re in the yard, working on a landscaping project, or camping with the family, a good pocket knife […]

ryobi water transfer pump

Ryobi Water Transfer Pump

A portable water pump is a tool that people rarely think to have on hand ahead of time. Yet, when the need arises, they wish they did. Indeed, there are numerous applications for a model like Ryobi’s 18V Water Transfer Pump (P3020). Whether you’ve got a backyard pond, hot tub, or pool cover that requires […]

milwaukee m12 shears

Milwaukee M12 Shears Review

Small chainsaws–normally with 4- to 8-inch bars–are great for pruning. In fact, a few of them are on our Best Chainsaw Reviews list. But sometimes, it’s beneficial to use pruning shears. That’s especially the case when working with moderately thick branches rather than limbs. After all, they’re light, manageable, and specifically designed for jobs like […]

Ryobi charger and maintainer

Ryobi Battery Charger and Maintainer

They go by several names: trickle chargers, drip chargers, and Ryobi’s Battery Charger and Maintainer (AC0i2001). The latter is one of the latest examples of these tools, which are more important than many people realize. If you’ve got a piece of gear that gets its spark from a battery, then you most likely need one […]

oregon economy blade sharpener

Oregon Economy Blade Sharpener Gives Mowers a Cutting Edge

Of all the jobs that comprise basic property maintenance, mowing grass is by far the cornerstone task. And several factors determine the quality of your cut. They include a regular schedule; decent equipment; and sharp blades. Interestingly, the last item is arguably the most important, yet one that often slips people’s minds. To ensure that […]

HART garden rake

HART Garden Rakes and Lawn Rakes

As it stands, HART’s product line is pretty expansive when it comes to outdoor tools. In fact, it’s tough to think of any glaring gaps, particularly in manual solutions. As we said in our article on HART hand pruners, the simple tools are often the most important. That includes the HART garden rake series. HART […]