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In 1857, Mathias Klein emigrated to the USA from Germany and made his way west to set up shop in Chicago's bustling downtown business district, the "communications industry" amounted to nothing more than a few bare wires strung on lean telegraph poles.



Klein Tools doesn't just make great products; Klein Tools makes great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them every day. Because our standards are high as yours, we demand that every one of our hand tools delivers all the performance, durability and precision that you need to get the job done right.  And by using only the highest quality materials and superior workmanship, we're able uphold those rigorous standards. Klein isn't just the name of our company, it's also our family name, so we have to be proud of everything we make.  Nothing less than the best to equip the professional tradesman. That's why we're the #1 choice of Professional Electricians in the US.


Klein Tools is still owned and managed by the Klein family. Direct descendants of Mathias Klein are actively engaged in every aspect of the business. And Klein Tools still makes dependable, efficient, and durable tools and equipment.


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