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Tools & Outdoor Gear warranties

18 brands checked, with warranty type, receipt rules and where to claim.

Checked October 18, 2026. Warranty terms change, so confirm on the brand's page before relying on them.

Hand tools are often covered for life. Power tools almost never are. Here's exactly what each brand offers.

All tools & outdoor gear brands

BrandWarrantyReceiptClaim
BenchmadeLimited Lifetime
Limited lifetime		Not stated — keep proofOfficial page
Buck KnivesLimited Lifetime
Forever Warranty		Not stated — keep proofOfficial page
CamelBakLimited Lifetime
Got Your Bak guarantee		Not stated — keep proofOfficial page
ChannellockLimited Lifetime
Built Strong Limited Lifetime		Not stated; retailer and date askedOfficial page
CraftsmanUnconditional Lifetime
Hand tools full lifetime; power tools 3 years		No proof of purchase for hand toolsOur guide
DeWalt Hand & Power ToolsLimited Lifetime
Hand tools lifetime; power tools 3 years		Often requiredOur guide
DeWalt Mechanics ToolsUnconditional Lifetime
Full lifetime warranty		No proof of purchase requiredOfficial page
HuskyLimited Lifetime
Home Depot lifetime hand tool guarantee		Varies by storeTake it to a Home Depot returns or tool desk
Klein ToolsLimited Lifetime
Normal life of the product		Proof from an authorized distributorOfficial page
KobaltLimited Lifetime
Lowe's lifetime hand tool guarantee		Varies by storeTake it to a Lowe's returns or tool desk
LeathermanTime-Limited (not lifetime)
25 years, original owner		Proof of purchase may be requiredOur guide
MakitaTime-Limited (not lifetime)
3 years lithium-ion tools, batteries & chargers; 1 year others		Not stated — keep proofOfficial page
Milwaukee ToolLimited Lifetime
Hand tools lifetime; power tools 3–5 years		Receipt helps; date code used if noneOur guide
RidgidLimited Lifetime
Lifetime Service Agreement (register in 90 days)		Receipt and original UPC requiredOfficial page
RyobiLimited Lifetime
Hand tools, original owner		Proof of purchase must be includedOur guide
Snap-onVaries by Product
Set by each product's warranty code — not stated as lifetime		Date and proof of purchase requiredOfficial page
Vortex OpticsUnconditional Lifetime
VIP Warranty		Not stated on the brand pageOur guide
ZippoUnconditional Lifetime
Windproof lighters		Not statedOur guide

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