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Carhartt vs Klein Tools:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Klein Tools had more branded searches than Carhartt among tool bag brands worldwide. Klein Tools had about 165,000 branded searches, while Carhartt had 18,100. Klein Tools made up 3.9% of all tool bag brand searches we track, and Carhartt accounted for 0.42%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tool bag brands, Klein Tools appeared in three of the five answers and Carhartt in one. Klein Tools was mentioned before Carhartt in three out of four answers.

Among tool bag brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Klein Tools, about 9 searches for every 1 for Carhartt

Klein Tools 165K searchesCarhartt 18.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Klein Tools, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Carhartt in 1

Klein Tools in 3 of 5Carhartt in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Klein Tools, named ahead of Carhartt in 3 of 4 answers

Klein Tools first in 3Carhartt first in 1

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Top tool bag brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Klein Tools was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Carhartt was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Klein Tools was listed before Carhartt in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Veto Pro Pac1st
  2. Klein Tools2nd
  3. Milwaukee3rd
  4. ToughBuilt4th
  5. Carhartt5th
  6. Husky6th
  7. Makita–
  8. DeWalt–
  9. Craftsman–
  10. Kobalt–
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Veto Pro Pac4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Milwaukee3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Klein Tools3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ToughBuilt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Carhartt1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Husky1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Craftsman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kobalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Carhartt or Klein Tools more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Carhartt and Klein Tools by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 tool bag brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Carhartt and Klein Tools among tool bag brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Klein Tools, Carhartt. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMilwaukeeMakitaDeWaltCraftsmanKlein ToolsKobaltVeto Pro PacToughBuiltCarharttHuskyBosch
Oct 202545%28.2%13.5%4.9%2.7%1.8%1.5%1.5%0.36%0.36%0.01%
Nov 202543.1%27.6%15.8%4.7%2.6%2.1%1.7%1.4%0.43%0.43%0.01%
Dec 202544.6%23.6%16.4%6%3.3%2.2%1.5%1.5%0.54%0.44%0.01%
Jan 202643.4%23.3%16%7.1%3.2%2.1%2.1%1.8%0.53%0.43%0.01%
Feb 202643.2%22.7%15.9%8.7%3.2%1.7%2.1%1.7%0.43%0.35%0.01%
Mar 202640.1%25.4%14.8%9.9%3%2%2.4%1.6%0.4%0.4%0.02%
Apr 202642.8%23%15.7%8.6%3.2%2.1%2.1%1.7%0.35%0.35%0.01%
May 202642.7%23.2%15.7%8.6%3.1%2.1%2.1%1.7%0.42%0.35%0.01%
Jun 202643%23.3%15.8%8.6%3.2%1.7%2.1%1.4%0.43%0.35%0.01%
Jul 202646.3%20.5%13.9%9.3%3.4%1.9%2.3%1.5%0.46%0.37%0.01%
Aug 202642.3%23%15.6%8.5%3.8%2.1%2.1%1.7%0.51%0.34%0.01%
Sep 202643%23.6%15.8%7.1%3.9%2.1%2.1%1.7%0.42%0.28%0.01%

How has the Carhartt and Klein Tools comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Klein Tools was ahead of Carhartt in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carhartt’s share of searches among tool bag brands worldwide moved from 0.36% to 0.42%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Klein Tools’ share of searches among tool bag brands worldwide moved from 2.7% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 165K.

How did search popularity change for tool bag brands worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Klein Tools’ share of searches among tool bag brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.2% to 3.9% in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carhartt’s and Klein Tools’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Carhartt

1 branded search term

  • carhartt bag

Klein Tools

1 branded search term

  • klein tools

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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