Ken-Tool Bench Vise

Ken-Tool Bench Vises: Professional-Grade Holding Power for the Shop

When a bench vise needs to hold fast through the punishment of a professional shop environment, the name and pedigree behind it matters. Ken-Tool has been engineering tools for demanding automotive and tire service professionals since 1920 — and that same commitment to durability flows directly into their bench vise lineup. Rooted in a century of manufacturing expertise out of Akron, Ohio, Ken-Tool brings the same exacting standards to their vises that have made them the world's leading manufacturer of tire service hand tools.

Two Purpose-Built Series for Every Shop

Ken-Tool offers bench vises in two distinct series, each designed around specific shop demands:

• Industrial Duty Bench Vises — Built from high-strength Austempered ductile iron, these vises are engineered for long-life use in the most demanding environments. They feature micro-grooved, replaceable steel jaws for lasting grip and surface protection, and deliver full-strength clamping performance at any jaw opening — not just at maximum closure.
• Professional Workshop Vises — Designed for the versatile workshop environment, including the popular 5" Multipurpose and the 5½" and 6½" Workshop models. The 5" jaws on the multipurpose vise are machined from No. 45 carbon steel and heat treated for exceptional hardness and durability.

Standard Features Across the Professional Vise Line

Regardless of which series fits your workflow, all Ken-Tool professional vises share a core set of features that set them apart from consumer-grade alternatives:

• 360° swivel base — Reposition your work without unclamping, speeding up complex tasks
• Machined base plate — Ensures a consistently smooth swivel action and stable footing
• Heavy-duty jaw beam covers screw — Protects the lead screw from debris and damage
• Built-in anvil — A versatile work surface integrated right into the vise body for light striking and forming tasks

Built by a Manufacturer with Deep Forging Roots

What truly distinguishes Ken-Tool bench vises is who makes them. Ken-Tool's Akron facility produces the vast majority of its product line in-house, operating an impressive array of press, drop, and upsetter forging equipment. The company also uses CNC machining centers to produce its own production tooling, giving it precise control over part quality from die to finished product. This level of vertical integration is rare and directly benefits anyone relying on a Ken-Tool vise for daily professional use.

Whether you're working on brake components, fabricating parts, or simply need a trustworthy workholding solution for your automotive or tire service shop, Ken-Tool's bench vises deliver the professional-grade clamping force and longevity that serious technicians demand. Browse the full bench vise category or explore everything Ken-Tool has to offer across their complete line of professional shop tools.