Channellock Inc is a proud manufacturer of USA-made pliers, as well as hand tools, with over 130 different sizes and types. The family-run business began in 1886 as a hand-foraging farrier's tool factory, and has since expanded into two US factory locations that ship to 45 different countries. Famous for their tongue-and-groove plier, Channellock is a staple in hardware stores, job shops, and retailers worldwide.