 Sometimes, the Craftsman branded items include exclusive features or functions that separate them from the manufacturer's own brand or other brands that the manufacturer produces.At other times, Craftsman products are identical to models of other brands with a different name on them.The hardline mechanic's tools (such as [[socket wrench]]es) that make up the core of the brand have been made by a variety of manufacturers over the years, including [[New Britain Machine Company|New Britain]], [[Moore Drop Forging]], [[Stanley Works|Stanley]], [[Easco Hand Tools]], [[Danaher Corporation]], and most recently [[Apex Tool Group]].