Craftsman is a line of tools, lawn and garden equipment, and work wear controlled by Stanley Black & Decker. Previously, the brand was owned and promoted by Sears for many years.
Craftsman tools were first sold in 1927. They are not manufactured by Sears, but by various other companies under contract. The tools are sold in Sears, sister retailer Kmart, and several other retailers.
In March 2017, Stanley Black & Decker acquired the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings. Sears maintains the right to manufacture and sell tools using existing supply channels under the Craftsman name for 15 years after the deal closed.