The Bear is Mad... Harbor Freight's #1 Tool Salesman 

There's no way the bear is using any of those tools. I seriously doubt if he could fit under his vehicle to do an oil change. He's lost all credibility.

Man I've argued with him on other media platforms and he is the biggest shill for harbor freight. He comes out right out the bat calling everyone idiots and he knows best. I love harbor freight but I can be objective and say when something isn't great.

Pay no mind to that fucking guy, your the realest tool reviewer on RU-vid. Keep up the excellent work

"Can't we all just get along?" I don't care that Den of Tools isn't a mechanic, and I watch mechanics' channels - like this one - to get that perspective since I am not a mechanic. I watch DIYer channels to see them do projects and use tools the way I do, and I watch mechanics and carpenters to see a more "professional" side of things. I see benefits to seeing both types of channels. I don't care if someone is a champion for Snap-On or HF or Lowes, etc.

I can't stand people who "think" they know what snap on will and will not warranty. It all depends on the franchise owner, buy tools from them and they will most likely go out out of their way to warranty it for you. You are HIS customer, not corporates. I've had so many pawnshop and yard sale tools warranted by my rep that I openly explained where they come from. People who have actuall jobs where they use their tools everyday and buy from Snap-on knows what's up.

Da bear is a fool. Nothing wrong with honesty man, so if HF dont accept that its because theyre trying to be something they are not.

Hey. We all know what business is about and we all know what HF has. We all shop there with our eyes open. The HF keeps took Prices low and in check. I remember back i the day same stuff was said about sears craftsman. We all have a place. Some are opinions. Some are beliefs and some are facts. Some are objective and some are not. It’s always up to the individual to digest the information in their own way and determine the value to themselves. I was hoping these would be a craftsman level replacement tool and maybe someday they will be. Please however keep doing what your doing.

I mean, I like the bear’s channel. He’s got a lot of good content. Nothing against the man personally either. But I tell ya what. I watched his review of the craftsman 20v drill (not brushless) and your review of the same drill (and impact). Yours was favorable and his was unfavorable. But in his the test was to run some kind of water pump. And in yours it was to, you know, actually drill holes! Lol. So I don’t have to say which review I found more beneficial.

How is someone going to argue with you about the experience that you have had when they where not there? I guess you cannot state your opinion on a product, on your channel lol. I would not waste your time responding to them.

Thanks for the honesty. As a non-mechanic and barely BIFY(break it, "try to" fix it Yourself), I like the availability of inexpensively tools @HF, however, lately I've been buying Tekton more since their quality is fairly good at affordable prices. Thanks again!

Man and I thought fb was bad with the drama lol stay cool brother

Man, I think the quarantine is starting to get to everyone.

Harbor freight has some decent stuff but they have alot of junk I've learned to stay away from anything with a plug or a battery. Ill buy Milwaukee or dewalt before there power tools

Lol, no offense to the bear.. but “ he prob isn’t climbing underneath any cars to do an oil change “ LOL

After everything is said and done, i hope you will still buy and test HF tools because i like your reviews and honest about the tools you review

I’ve been a mechanic for over 20+ years and I work with a lot of mechanics. Some new some with over 30 years as a REAL mechanic. And H/F dose not make or sell professional tools for professional mechanics. Here’s the FACTS if you are not paying your bills 40+ hrs a week working as a mechanic you are NOT a mechanic.. You are DYI’ nothing wrong with that BUT under the definition of the (law)you are not a professional mechanic. All 50 states.. Don’t get Butt Hurt but that’s the Fact..

Everything you said is 100% true. He gets a 13K tool box for there bullshit advertising. I remember that video he did when he was pissed off at HF when they told him he could not record in the stores anymore. He was mad as hell and crying like a little girl. He is 100% fake!

Wait. The Bear has kids pictures and a toaster oven on his 13K tool box. You mean that's not professional use?

We need you back bro! For real. Stuff is getting so crazy

The Bear seems to do more of an analysis of the ads and construction of the tools than anything else.

Brian you do use tools but your not an auto mechanic. Your smashing on Red for some of his deceptions but your also deceptive too brother. You should be 100% honest too brother. Personally idgaf about icon myself. That sh!t ain’t no better than Pittsburgh. You are so damn upset about icon not giving you tools anymore that now you’ve mentioned it in how many damn videos now?

The bear is a joke! He's literally just a professional opinion giver.

It's funny that you mention the bear's mechanical ability. I've always wondered about what he actually did. I always viewed him as only a tool "collector". I can never keep my tools (Snappy and older Craftsman) that organized on a full time basis. They are always being used. I do have some Horrible Freight items, but not much that has moving parts, motors or plugs. The best item in Horrible Freight is the Meguiar's finish compounds. Just my opinion. And with coronavirus that China gifted us I'm going to be looking VERY hard for source options. And for the USA companies that sourced in China to save a buck to optimize their profits and bonuses "START BRINGING OUR JOBS BACK HOME PEOPLE!!! I WILL pay a little more!!

I used to watch that bear fella and stopped after looking at his comments. If you think anything is better than HF youll get a comment from him say something like your stupid for buying quality tools

Like I said in numerous videos I've made it's all marketing and by the time you buy extended warranties and play coupon games and VIP memberships you could have bought 900 different brands of tools that are of better quality and better warranty and service. But I'm giving you a another thumbs up I'm happy you finally see the trees through the forest and agree with you 500%.

I wish both of you would drop it, do your own thing, and let it be. There is no way this feud will be any better than the others or accomplish anything in the end. Let it be.

I saw the video. I saw his comment. At the end of his comment, he claims you "attacked" him (and other reviewers). Well you never attacked him from what I can see. On fraud. It's not like you bought a junk ratchet that was trashed and abused at a garage sale for a quarter and tried to exchange it. Stay cool brother.

The Tool Bear is a tool. You struck a nerve and he didn’t like it even though you didn’t mention him. Keep up the good work, bud.

Irritated my son when I called the bear a shill and said I like opinions of people that actually used the tools they are reviewing. He said he and the bear were friends and he was into computers or electronics, not sure if professionally or what. But never see him do more than sell. So brother keep doing your thing, keep educating and guiding the novice and D Y I guys, I said it before you always appear honest and knowledgeable and an old jerk of all trades like me, likes to watch you videos, still learn something.

So you don't like the Bear, or his opinions, or agree with him much at all... If you don't want to review ICON/HF that's fine, don't. Looking forward to your other videos!

You are a stand up guy! You tell it like it is! Screw the Bear 🐻 blowing 😤 smoke up our asses!! Stay real Brother!!

🤔Why would anyone trust a "tool review" from someone that doesn't use tools for living? Fool Bear is a tool googleler, he's a joke.

You and Ave make honest reviews of tools. The 🐻 could sell ice to the eskimos. I misjudged your channel when I first watched it. I wrote a dumb comment about the USA flag being hung incorrectly. I was wrong and want to apologize. Your content is excellent. Thanks for the video. People give this man more thumbs up.

I like alot of reveiwers and you both are a few of them and some of Harbor tools are too expensive for what they are. I will buy husky and tekton because of the price range and you can get replacements of both with no charge and obviously gearwrench will too.

I have a no name ratchet that saved my ass on the side of the road when a break pad disintegrated on a road trip. Names don't earn respect work does.

The bear showed his intelligence with tools when he did his “Best Box Wrench?(16 Wrenches Tested to Failure!) video. He doesn’t even know how to read the decimal point on a torque meter. For instants on the Snapon he reported that it bent at 1220 foot LBS when it was ONLY 122.0 foot lbs. His whole test was wrong.

Anyone who puts Hercules on a pedestal over Milwaukee is 100% full of shit. Sorry but Milwaukee is light years ahead of everything on the market. Joey homeowners might go grab some HF power tools but professionals are not turning in their trusted brands for any Icon Pittsburgh Hercules or any other HF flavor of the week.

Honest reviews are hard to come by man, the main reason I like this channel. I like certain things from Harbor freight, however some of it is poor quality for obvious reasons. I appreciate you're testing and comparison of the tools. I have always thought you were fair. Keep on keeping on man.

Oh man he got you heated. Only reason I started watching your channel is because you have been honest from the beginning. This is just another video of you being honest And I appreciate it. And you’re totally right people can see through the BS.

Does it really matter what you buy as a home mechanic.. No, who cares, if it breaks replace the shit. Cmon more than half of the people watching these vids are non industry mechanics... I think you waisted your breath on this one brother..there are plenty of vids out there of failed attempts for harbour freight tools.. Anyway I have spoken...

I like when the bear tries to praise that pile of shit $100 hf welder..... That pile of shit will arc without pulling the trigger. Lol

The only reason I watch him is to see the new deals or new products from harbor freight. It’s obvious his “tool reviews” are a sham. Nobody with half a brain would trust his results. Hell in one video that he tested wrenches he took some to failure while not taking other ones to failure. What kind of test is that?

The bear is a joke.

Bear opinion is worthless because he doesn’t work! I wouldn’t take fitnesses tips from some one that’s out of shape! Or financial advice from a broke person.

Has anyone actually purchased a ICON box???....my store only has the display and has never sold one lol

Im with you on this one. I watch both channels and the "bear" is bias for Harbor freight for sure. I would bury this after this video though cause i need me some redemption garage honest takes.

Looking forward to another biased Bear scat review from the Den of Fools

The bear has 79,000 viewers you have 14,000 neither one of you were affecting any sales of any company

Last time i criticized the icon selector switch on the icon ratchet he said the right opposite attacking me😂

i only like horrible freight for consumables like gloves, rags, oil pans/funnels, 15w-40 shell rotella cause they actually have it in stock all the time, and for evaporust because no one else has it in stock except for Amazon

The guy literally sat behind a desk before youtube. How many times has he stepped on a tool truck or dealt with on truck warranties. I mean can you blame the guy for protecting his pay check. Seriously how did he become a tool authority. He reminds me of a fucking Kirby vacuum salesman, offers some free bull shit to get in the door then offers a piece of shit no one needs. How can you trust someone who promotes 2 brands basically. Kobalt and harborfreight . Never been in an of the trades at all yet people listen to him. We can all read manuals to check out specs but we watch these vids to actually see the tools in use by people who actually use tools daily. If someone showed up to my jobsite rocking hazardous fart tools I would tell them to pack there shit and bounce. Stay in your lane. Eff em all Brian

Bud, let it go. People are always going to have different opinions. You don't have to live with him so stop the drama on your part and deny the confrontation. Moving forward, worry about yourself and what your doing. Don't make reference to other RU-vidrs directly but solely focus on you and your content.

Tool review pillow fight? Too bad they are not hot chicks in lingerie.

The guy comes off as pretty condescending. In the comments of one of his videos. I said mikita. Made masterforce tools. I was wrong. It's chevron. But then he basically lashes out at me for it and then made a YT community post about it. He's not a terrible dude. But man.... he has some ego issues. He's always seemed more of a "Tool buyer" then a "tool user"

That guy a joke

dude do me a favor? do a video on the best complete mech set from lowes, home depot, harbor freight, for quality, longevity, and ease of warranty. then which brands to buy for pliers. impact sockets. power tools like drills, saw, etc. air tools. are boxes like icon worth it? any other brands like icon that feels like SO, MATCO, etc bigger name brand boxes? have a friend whos wife has snap on box new, but her sockets are hf pros as were her ratchets, she just got icon sockets. ratchets. can you suggest another brand with prem feeling and hard use like snap on at icon prices? or stuff thatll just last? forget fighting with other yt ppl. make new friends and associates. do group reviews. should one get us general box? if stay in place but use a cart to move stuff around a vehicle, can someone use say a us general big chest, then a snap on toolcart for more often used tools? i like your content and honesty, if hf doesnt have quality products appreciate review on what is and isnt. will prob get a snap on box myself soon, and kobalt/husky tools for most, maybe some more pitty pro? was thinking of getting icon, but i guess us general in green to match my gym equipment is a better deal! so far i love the ratchets from icon, im worried though they wont be around. im sure their reg pitty brand will be. but im thinking of what to grab as lowes does craftsman now. just dont like laser labeling on sockets and wrenches. eh. but anyways hope youre doing well and continue to do so!

If you type Harbor freight the den of tools is the number one person you see

Milwaukee is definitely better than Hercules. But the Hercules is cheaper. I decided to buy into the Hercules line right before they pulled the switcheroo and cranked up the battery prices. If a big 5 amp hour battery was still under 40 bucks Hercules would be a good deal. But it's just not anymore.

Be above the drama bro. Don’t even acknowledge the dummies. It makes them even more mad than these response videos.

I actually agree with what u r saying but coming across very negative. I come to watch tool vids for entertainment. Done with corona virus government shutdown, can’t binge watch any more Netflix. JUST HERE TO WATCH VIDS ON TOOLS. TWO VIDS INA ROW THAT FELT LIKE THIS. Stick to u, we love what u r doing. I can’t please all followers, can’t please all tool companies, can’t please all other youtuber influencers. JUST BE U and we will keep watching. U were involved with that bully and now bear. Who cares. I like u, I don’t like the drama. Move on or your followers will, just saying

The term “puppet” is soo accurate for Den of tools! That dude will do and say anything for a buck. It shows in how disingenuous his product videos are. Its very clear he’s not a credible tool reviewer.

Icons are great for the home gamer, not the professional. If you are busting your hump 8 to 10 hours a day you need tools that are reliable. It's not coincidence that every poor review of icon tools comes from mechanics. Nearly all the positive reviews come from some shill, a home gamer or someone who has not used them yet.

When Harbor Freight sent out those Icon boxes, I was so shocked that you and other youtubers got the basic box and DoT got the full store display model. They love him because he isn't a professional so he never puts in enough work to break the tools. Not saying harbor freight is trash but I would pick tekton over icon any day.

13,000 dollars worth of tools? I wouldn’t sell that for shit!

I bought 1k in icon tools with my tax return. Overall they have been great. I had 3 bad 1/2in ratchets (non flex head) that were bad out of the package (they would reverse themselves when ratcheted fast). They warrantied them no problem. They appeared to be pulled off the market since they aren’t online anymore (another recall?) That was the main reason I bought them, I figure I have a place close by to return them if broken. When it came to power tools I bought Milwaukee with tax money. There is no doubt it my mind they are superior to harbor freights line. Not only do they have more tools that use the same battery, but they are actually worth something if I upgrade. I bought the 1400ftlb Milwaukee impact for 350$, that came with two 5ah batteries. HFs came with one weaker battery for 75-100 or so less. Not worth it to me. As far as the bear goes, I am not really sure where his hostility comes from. Harbor freight makes some great tools at the price point they sell them at. They aren’t the best tools money can buy because they aren’t priced high enough to afford to have the best materials and engineering behind them. They will get the job done and the better stuff they sell is not bad. It’s not worth arguing they are as good or better than the best in the industry since they aren’t. I wish Hf would stop marketing themselves as the “snap on killer” and “Lincoln electric killer”. They aren’t either, and that marketing is lost on me. Just sell me some decent quality products and stand behind them, what a novel concept that has literally been gone from this country for a long time.

The bear and his channel is a joke !! Straight up your channel kicks ass keep doing what you do brother. You work and you can tell that what you say is real

If I wanted to listen to this level of whining I would get married. I made it to the 2 minute mark. That was too much.

I’m 100% positive Harbor Freight has been editing their reviews for their tools and other items. Don’t trust the reviews on their website. At the very least they don’t post the very bad reviews or delete the majority of them to keep at least a 4 star rating.

He wears Crocs out in the shop I've seen it, i posted my concern on that video. I don't trust people who don't know how to properly use PPE in the shop. It sets a bad example.

Person from the past: "Do you discuss world issues and solve problems of humanity in the future?" Me: "Nah, we argue about which tools are professional grade, and make memes..." Person from the future: 😳

If I was you I'd be tired of the whole tool review thing on RU-vid. You're a good dude don't let the trash talkers bring you down to their level.

Stop with the drama its bs and bad mouthing. Other fellow youtube the bear does really good work ps let's be. Mature adalts so let's leave the drama out of it

Speak it Bro! That’s why I dig your channel.

You are 100% correct.

That guy is a clown personally. He never even uses the tools in real world situations, and he’s very condescending towards people with other opinions

never trust anyone that uses a cartoon character as a RU-vid channel...

amen truck mechanic he attacked my coment cause i didnt like a harbor freight tool but he also has stupid hatred of snap on oh wait kinda like the harbor freight catalog he is a shill for them

Harber freight ok on some of there stuff. But I shy away from there power tools. I feel there just not up to par like other brands. But guess if your the ocassional DIY and on a (budget) and it does what you need that's ok. I I understand. But if your going to use your tools I recomend any thing else. If you want dependability. The bear is harber freight all the way. I know what's good and what's junk.

Almost everyone figured out that the bear was a shill al long ago. He makes an income from RU-vid doing it, more power to him. But there is no need to attack others. Maybe he thinks it will put him in better with Harbor Freight.

The whole bear thing is so cheesy I don’t know how he even has a following

I like the Bear. But when he sh!t on AvE using a water resistor to do battery run-down tests (which HF batteries failed) he was wrong. The Bear has some electrical knowledge, he was aware that a water resistor is a valid load. They were used in welders back in the day. You only get one chance to be honest!

I did notice in one of his videos, Hercules vs DeWalt, that at one point the Hercules went off camera. Just long enough to switch on a fresh battery. I enjoy watching all the tool reviews, beats MSM,keep them coming.

You're right dawg , you took the words out of my mouth when he does his videos about the Harbor Freight flyer and he acts like he is the only one that gets the sale flyer, and quite honestly I've had one Hercules drill and I can smell it the first time I used it the third time I used it it went up in smoke and I was only Drilling Pine to build a dam dog house

Just do what he says. Shine on!

I’ll take advice from a person over a guy hiding behind a bear cartoon character.

Just like you say after every video, Stay Real. That what you do best man. Keep it up.

I pay attention to his good bad and ugly series Because it is interesting to hear about companies. But I feel like he is far too biased to harbor freight. Alot of the tools he says are great are widely known as disposable junk.

Harbor freight has 1 huge advantage over other tool box distributors. It's going to be the up to 36 months 0% financing. No others offer that. But most likely I'm going with the 72x30 extreme tools box.

This is TOOL much to BEAR

Don’t let it get to you bro ! This is why I’ve said before to you that I look forward on seeing a video it may not be what I’m looking for sometimes but there are times that they are . I know your true to your opinion and I’ll direct myself on that particular tool I was already considering!!

The dude doesnt work a normal job.His job is RU-vid.And has been for many years.Hes protecting his income but slowly ruining his reputation.

Attacking someone else for having a different opinion is wrong if you ask me. It's about how the tool did for you when you used it for whatever job you had to do. Quality and other things are considered as well. If it didn't do exactly what it needed to do then it's time to get something else better for your moneys worth. One person's opinion won't change how your experience was. Keep on cranking them videos Redemption and forget about the rest.

Oh god don’t even man just let it all slip off your back screw this stuff I’m not mad it’s all cool I just hate to see these people get to you. HIS VIDEOS ARE ON THEIR PRODUCT PAGES. YOU MADE IT CLEAR YOU BOUGHT IT SCREW HIM. Genuinely sorry you’re having to defend yourself though

IMHO the fucking world too small for RU-vidr to have beef with other RU-vidr, should not be allowed at all... AT THIS POINT WE THE VIEWER JUST THINKING THAT YOU GUYS ARE CLOSE FRIENDS AND MAKING BS UP STOP ADDING WOOD TO THE WORLD’s FIRE

Idk, I think he does a decent job at telling us about the tools he reviews. However, harassment is not okay AT ALL!!! fuck him for that for real tho. It's cool if he likes the tools, but hes clearly bias and he should not be harassing ANYBODY... REGARDLESS of thier opinions. The "limitations apply" is what gets you. "Limitations apply" can be a lot of limitations. What exactly are these limitations? Should be directly addressed in the box or up front from either a store associate or official documentation outlining the limitations.

Honestly I enjoy both of your channels. Regarding cordless power tools: There is no real comparison between Milwaukee tools and Earthquake/Bauer or Hercules. Milwaukee quality is a step or two above and their warranty is likely the best in the power tool business.

For those who do not want to look it up this is what the Harbor freight warranty day... WARRANTY INFORMATION Hand Tool Lifetime Warranty We guarantee our Hand Tools to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product. Limitations apply. Harbor Freight Tools will replace any hand tool that fails to properly work during the lifetime of the original purchaser. In the event an identical item is not available as a replacement: Harbor Freight Tools reserves the right to substitute a substantially similar item in its place. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. The website: www.harborfreight.com/customer-service-return-exchange.html#6 Unfortunately this means you were incorrect.

I am not really a fan of HF. Do they have some good stuff? Yes. The Daytona jack is bad ass. Do they make some shitty stuff? Yes, the blue Pittsburg aluminum racing jack is absolute shit. I have had the hydraulic seals blow out on it twice. Once the first day I had it, end up exchanging it. And about 3 months latter on its 3rd use. While I was changing a tire on a pop up trailer. Its crap. I almost lost a finger due to their shitty Pittsburg wrenches. I was changing the fan clutch on my 1971 camaro SS 396. The wrench rounded off the corners or the bold and I jammed my hand down in to the fan and radiator. Thank god I was wearing mechanics gloves. Even then the flex fan sliced open the glove and my hand I ended up with quite a few stitches. Had I not been wearing gloves I would have lost my pinky finger. I am not a professional mechanic, but I restore old cars as a hobby. I don’t need expensive tools like snapon, mac, Marco or the other tool truck brands. But cheep tools are dangerous when they fail. Imagine if I was a professional mechanic and had this same accident. I would have been out of work for weeks while it healed. There is also the lost time from having to hire some one else to finish the job. And the cost of of labor involved in removing the rounded off bolt, and replacing it with a matching bolt. On some old muscle car that are restored down to the nuts and bolt it gets expensive really quick. Not to mention having to replace the radiator that I dent after jamming my hand and wrench in to it. After the expense of the stitches, and having the original radiator recored, I could have bought the big 300+ piece set of husky, Kobalt or Tekton tools several times over. I still have the Pittsburg, but only use them as my junk yard tool set. Because if the get stolen at the pick a part yard, I don’t care. I still use HF or consumables like shop rag, microfiber towels, tarps and bungee straps. But I would not buy a tool from them.

He's a Bear ? On RU-vid??? What's your angle ??? Are you the Donald Trump of tools? let him be entertaining and just continue on your lane... He just talks about HF is good for the money for people just starting out. I watch his videos but I bought a Skill diy drill

Aren’t most tools people are fighting over on the internet, made in the same Chinese factories, with different names stamped on them? Much like the Nike vs Big 5 shoes…same shoe, different name tag. Maybe you all should get together instead of fighting…and demand tool companies make tools in America or allied/friendly countries, rather than supporting Chinese made stuff.