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Bahco vs GearWrench:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Bahco had more branded searches than GearWrench among hand tool brands in New Zealand. Bahco had about 2,350 branded searches, while GearWrench had 760. Bahco made up 20.1% of all hand tool brand searches we track, and GearWrench accounted for 6.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hand tool brands, Bahco appeared in four of the five answers and GearWrench in none.

Among hand tool brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Bahco, about 3 searches for every 1 for GearWrench

Bahco 2.4K searchesGearWrench 760 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Bahco, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, GearWrench in 0

Bahco in 4 of 5GearWrench in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Bahco, the only one of the two named

Bahco first in 4GearWrench never named

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Top hand tool brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bahco was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GearWrench did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Stanley1st
  2. Bahco2nd
  3. Stanley3rd
  4. Knipex4th
  5. Kincrome5th
  6. Wera6th
  7. Wiha7th
  8. Irwin8th
  9. Teng Tools–
  10. GearWrench–
  11. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Stanley5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Stanley5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Bahco4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Knipex3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Kincrome3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Wera2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Wiha1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Irwin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Teng Tools0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GearWrench0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+2 more

See every answer about hand tool brands

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

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

Is Bahco or GearWrench more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Bahco and GearWrench by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 hand tool brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Bahco and GearWrench among hand tool brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Bahco, GearWrench. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBahcoKnipexKincromeStanleyWeraWihaTeng ToolsGearWrenchIrwinStahlwilleSidchromeStanley
Oct 202518.7%16.4%18%10.3%7.4%7.2%8.9%6.6%1.8%2%1.6%1.2%
Nov 202520.7%15.8%17%9.4%9.9%7.7%7.9%5.2%1.9%1.6%1.7%1.2%
Dec 202523.7%15.4%16.6%11.7%9%6.6%6.5%5.1%1.8%1.5%1.1%0.89%
Jan 202619.7%16%15.9%10%8.4%7.6%8.9%6.5%2.1%1.8%1.5%1.6%
Feb 202621%16.1%13%10.6%10.6%7.8%8.1%6.4%2%2%1.7%0.78%
Mar 202618.6%19.2%13.3%11.1%9.1%7.5%8.9%6.4%1.9%1.7%1.2%0.92%
Apr 202617.4%17.9%14.1%12.3%9.2%7.9%8%6.4%2.1%2%1.7%0.96%
May 202617.7%19.7%14%10.1%9%7.9%8.4%6.9%1.8%2%2%0.45%
Jun 202617.7%20.6%13.8%10.4%8.7%7.4%8.7%7.1%1.9%1.8%1.4%0.42%
Jul 202620.1%19%14.3%9.8%9.9%8.1%7.4%5.6%2%1.6%1.5%0.73%
Aug 202618.6%20.1%13.9%9.2%9.8%9.2%7.3%6%2.3%1.5%1.4%0.7%
Sep 202620.1%18.1%14.9%10.8%9.6%7.4%7.2%6.5%1.6%1.6%1.3%0.94%

How has the Bahco and GearWrench comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Bahco was ahead of GearWrench in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bahco’s share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand moved from 18.7% to 20.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8K to 2.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GearWrench’s share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand moved from 6.6% to 6.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 630 to 760.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand hand tool brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Bahco overtook Knipex to become the leader among hand tool brands in New Zealand, with 20.1% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, GearWrench gained share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand, from 6% to 6.5%.

How are branded searches counted?

18 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bahco’s and GearWrench’s 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.

Bahco

9 branded search terms

  • bahco
  • bahco adjustable wrench
  • bahco secateurs
  • bahco set
  • bahco socket set
  • bahco spanner
  • bahco tool kits
  • bahco tool set
  • bahco tools

GearWrench

9 branded search terms

  • gearwrench
  • gearwrench ratchet
  • gearwrench ratchet spanners
  • gearwrench socket set
  • gearwrench spanner set
  • gearwrench tool chest
  • gearwrench tools
  • gearwrench torque
  • ratchet wrench gearwrench

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