CRAFTSMAN Screwdriver Set, Slotted & Phillips, 14Piece (CMHT65045)
CRAFTSMAN
Best for
Best traditional (individual drivers)
Amazon rating
Amazon aggregate, one input among many in the Verdict Score
Current price
$43.49
Updated May 14, 2026 · 1 min read

Sources behind this verdict
4 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the Craftsman CMHT65045 14-piece is the pick for buyers who specifically want individual drivers rather than a multi-bit tool. Verified-purchase reviewers at amazon.com, walmart.com, and lowes.com describe alloy-steel blades with a satin-nickel finish and acetate handles that they say sit comfortably for both high and low torque tasks. One lowes.com commenter, identifying as a 50-year mechanic, rates the tips above premium-brand alternatives, though that's a single retailer voice and should be read as one data point, not a measured comparison.
What reviewers liked
- 4.8 Amazon average across 1,956 verified-purchase reviews
- Covers the common Phillips and slotted sizes in individual drivers, not a multi-bit
- Retailer reviewers at walmart.com and lowes.com praise tip durability and handle comfort
- Backed by Craftsman's brand warranty network at major hardware retailers
Where it falls short
- No high-trust independent lab test in the supplied signals
- No specialist-community (e.g., r/Tools) discussion in the supplied data to corroborate or push back
- Individual-driver format takes more space than an 11-in-1 multi-bit
- Does not include Torx, square, or precision bits that a mixed-use household often needs
Across the reviewers we read, the Craftsman CMHT65045 14-piece is the pick for buyers who specifically want individual drivers rather than a multi-bit tool. Verified-purchase reviewers at amazon.com, walmart.com, and lowes.com describe alloy-steel blades with a satin-nickel finish and acetate handles that they say sit comfortably for both high and low torque tasks. One lowes.com commenter, identifying as a 50-year mechanic, rates the tips above premium-brand alternatives, though that's a single retailer voice and should be read as one data point, not a measured comparison.
The pattern across retailer reviews is that this set covers the common Phillips and slotted sizes a homeowner or general DIYer reaches for, and that the handles and tip retention hold up to typical use. With a 4.8 average across nearly 2,000 Amazon ratings, the customer signal is strong and consistent.
The meaningful caveat is what isn't in the supplied data. There is no high-trust independent lab test of tip hardness, cam-out resistance, or torque on this specific SKU, and no specialist tool subreddit thread devoted to it. The verdict here is therefore a retailer-driven consensus rather than a lab-backed one, and buyers who want measured comparisons to Wera or Wiha won't find them in the available signals.
- Highlight 1
- Alloy-steel blades are heat-treated for strength and durability.
- Highlight 2
- Coated with a satin-nickel finish.
- Highlight 3
- Comfort Optimized handle for high & low torque applications.
- Highlight 4
- Full Lifetime Warranty, refer to "Warranty & Support" section below for full details
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