Nice little set with case. I had my own tool box and tools some were flowered some pink. It didn't seem to matter they kept disappearing. Of course I lost all of the rest in the flood.

Dawn I'm thinking Amy would love that, the way she loves pink.

I am thinking AmyLou probably has a set like this. Looks like a great deal.

No reason to think too long about why that set went unsold. Some of the pieces included are almost too small to be useful.

What a deal for 15.00! I have a hammer that size and it's the most useful one I own (and I have three or four others of various sizes/types).

I beg to differ. I think I have that exact set! I keep it in my kitchen, and use it all the time for this and that little repair. It's very handy, and the tools are just the right size.

That is so cute! I have a variety of tools and do use the smaller range ones for inside household tools all the time. For bigger jobs I have other tools. I like the smaller ones better in general because they fit my hand better and then I have better control :-).

raven, I've seen those flowered tools; they are really cute. I'm sorry you lost yours.

linda and Iris, I'm thinking you are both correct. Can't wait for Amy to see this thread and put in her two cents!

Elmer, you can always be counted on to have something to say.

Right on, ghostlyvision, maddie and yeonassky! We're all on the same page as far as recognizing useful tools when we see them!

Thanks everyone!

$29.99 on Amazon so $15 was a good deal.

https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Tools-DT0773N1-Household-135-Piece/dp/B000GUTJRY

That is so cute!

I know how to handle a hammer and a paint brush and that's it and my DH has less knowledge than I do. My son, who just bought a house, bought a very similar kit but man-sized and we had such a blast taking things out and trying to figure out the use of them all. We had them spread out on his living room floor and then had to fit them all back in.

You know, I've always hated the "feminized" versions of things.

Tools, toys, etc.

I don't need or want a "feminine" version of a basic tool.

I find it unwelcome and offensive.

I'm not a delicate little flower and I don't need something to be "pretty" in order for me to use it. So annoying.

As a matter of fact I absolutely despise the color pink.

How ironic is that, given that I have 4 daughters.

I love that set! I'll have to check my ACE to see if they have one. I have lots of bigger (regular) size tools. but some are too heavy for me these days. I have 3 trigger fingers on my right hand. besides I keep losing tools.

Hey dawn! Sorry. I wasn't ignoring you. I just went to the doctor for my shoulder yesterday and the meds they gave me knocked me on my behind for awhile. I just saw this! I do love it! I have my own collection too!

I have another set that SO has also pretty much dismantled and scattered about. He has brand new tools. In the original pack. I guess he would rather "save" those and just use ones that are already open... pink be darned!

Texas,I have to say I am often surprised at the visceral hatred some people have towards such things. Offended by something coming in an alternate color of all things. There must be a market for it, as it is more common than ever to find basic things in a wide range of colors and styles,not just pink. I am not delicate flower either. Far from it. And no, it doesnt have to be pretty or pink for me to use it. But if it comes in pink, (or whatever color one finds pretty) why not? I don't really think of pink as strictly feminine,though i understand many do. I just think it's a beautiful, fun, cheery,flattering color. I often wonder of people "hate" something in order to feel different from what the societal norms are. Probably not. But to each her own. One of my sisters has her whole kitchen in crimson. Roll Tide! The other simply loves that beautiful turquoise that has become so popular recently. Not my style but hey, whatever makes ya happy sis.

I hate putting together stuff. My pink drill helps me through that. :)

There is a color 'millennial pink' it is used widely in decorating and furniture and is not thought of as 'feminine'. To say that something is feminized because it is pink is to show that one accepts the sexist concept of certain colors as assigned for certain genders. I think sometimes there is a backlash where strong women feel they can't like certain colors because they have gender associations, but true strength is to like what you want without worrying about what others think.

As far as a smaller size, many women have smaller size hands, it makes sense to produce several sizes of tools.

Personally I love the color pink. When I was younger I had a few antique roses in my garden and some of the multipetalled fragrant pink varieties are gorgeous.

G'morning all!

Texas_Gem, I get what you are saying, but I feel that if pink tools encourage some women to take an interest in tools and actually learn how to use them, they have taken a step towards not being a delicate little flower. Even if all they do is figure out how to hang a picture, they've become a little more independent and a little less the helpless little woman who has to wait around for a man to do it for her.

Richard, I am happy to know that I got that set for 50% off. Yay me! It was also an opportunity to practice my bargaining skills as this sale was a "make an offer and we'll haggle" event. I'm not good at haggling; I'm sure the locals in Thailand laughed all the way to the bank when dealing with me when we were there. But, I am more comfortable attempting to haggle in my own language and I was pleased with myself yesterday that I even participated let alone managed picked up a few things at bargain prices.

blfenton, that sounds like a fun afternoon; one of those ordinary days that ends up being a wonderful memory of time spent with those we love.

desertsteph, good luck finding your own pink toolset! I hope your ACE has them or that you can find one somewhere else. Yes, my smaller hands are also going to appreciate the smaller tools. Hubby has a hammer that I have to hold with both hands in order to use it.

Amy! Your pink tool collection puts mine to shame! We were all pretty sure you'd have pink tools, but my goodness - that drill is awesome. Hope your shoulder is feeling better soon.

I appreciate both yours and Lucille's observations about pink. As far as pink goes, I happen to love the color, but to me it's also just another color like orange or blue or green or purple. All of them beautiful in their own way and to be appreciated for the beauty they bring into the world whether it be a pink rose or an orange pumpkin.

Besides, the pink color of those tools has a practical purpose in my mind. When hubby raids my pink tool box, and I know he will, and doesn't return my pink hammer or whichever tool he's taken, I'll be able to spot that pink color a mile away. No more trying to find my black handled hammer that is mixed in with his black handled tools!

If I remember, when it is cooler and starts to rain I'll post a picture of me in my pink running hat, my pink running jacket and my neon pink running gloves. I am definitely a pink beacon of light in the running trails.

Had to laugh at the hate for the female sized tools as several times when professionals have came to try and repair something the kit I used to have came in very handy when they discovered their tools were too large to reach into places.

If anyone decides to look for one of these be aware that you need to look at the kit to see if it contains things that you would use. Not all kits are created equal and can contain various things. I have purchased or been given several of these kits. There are some that are more useful to keep in a car than in the home especially the ones with sockets both metric and nonmetric.

I have a personal dislike for pink things that are not flowers but I have seen similar kits in purple or blue.

Oooooo, blfenton, I do want to see that!

maifleur, you remind me that my husband often borrows my jewelry making tools because they are small for doing precision work and the only tools that will fit in tight places. He always asks first, though, because he knows there will be H*ll to pay if my expensive tools go missing.

"A pink beacon of light"

I want that on my tombstone.

;)

I don't have a need for feminine colored tools etc, but I certainly appreciate those things that fit my hand. I'm smaller sized, and want items I can comfortably handle that are still the right weight to do the job.

Don't even make me start venting on outdoor and sports equipment. I was talking to a friend one day who was thinking of opening a sporting goods store at the beach with things that would appeal to women. He immediately began talking colors and wondering what vendors might be available. How about fit! My hip waders are commercial style, meaning they are stiff at upper thigh, stay up without having to fasten with loops to a belt. Pull them on, good to go. They are becoming vintage, I've dug clams in them so many years I can't imagine why they don't leak. I can't find a pair that I could walk safely in even wearing double socks, not even in the same brand as my old...they are all sized for men, or cheaply made for women who would just wear very occasionally.

I'll be able to spot that pink color a mile away.

Former Sheriff Arpaio used to require that prisoners wear pink undies.

I‘ll sometimes opt for the “girly” item just to be sure that I don’t lose it, or so that I can spot when one of the guys in my house uses it...and doesn’t put it back!

The “hate” reminds me of the vehement discussions when Lego brought out the Friends line. Heavens. Meanwhile, AFOLs (Adult Fabs of Lego) were looking forward to the fresh influx of colors.

AFOL (adult fan of lego, I think an autocorrect got in bpath's post) -- brilliant, I'll tell my daughter she's an AFOL :-)

What I hate is when a culture decides one color is for boys, one color is for girls, and woe to the kid who likes the other/"wrong" color. Can't we be over that by now?

Nickel, sometimes autocorrect gets it Lol! I didn’t notice the change, but I like it!

"but true strength is to like what you want without worrying about what others think."

Lucille, you are a very wise woman!

Rusty

I don't care for pink, and don't have anything in my house in that color. (I do have a couple of items of hand-me-down clothing that belonged to strong women I have loved--my mom and my aunt.)

Maybe I biased my girls, but neither is a fan of pink, although they did wear pink before they could make choices--mostly hand-me-downs from my niece. My niece looooved pink, and she was such a girly-girl that she refused to wear pants--always in dresses--until she was a pre-teen. When she rented her first apartment, I bought her a similar set of pink tools, which she loved.

For $15, you made a great buy!

I am not a girly girl, I was a "tomboy" when I was younger. Hung out with the boys more often than the girls. But I have never had any association of colors and genders. I like color. I love most shades of pinks, purples, blues etc. My hands are affected by my condition and the smaller, lighter tools are much easier for me to use.

To go with the flow! Hey look at this! I think it is cute. For those who like pink in the kitchen...

When I posted this, I had no idea the cute pink tool set would start a discussion about pink and the different ways in which people view this particular color . It's been very interesting and enlightening to read all of your opinions on this subject and I appreciate the thoughtful responses. I've also enjoyed seeing your thoughts about women and common household tools. I know that if I have a choice between slightly smaller and lighter tools, I'll choose to use those over standard size tools every time simply because they are easier for me to use. Thank you all so much for taking the time to post.

raven, that is one cute cooker! Much as I love pink, if I was going to do my kitchen over, I'd go for red appliances. But, then pink is a relative of red, right? :-)

Maybe like a distant, step relative twice removed....... ;op

I bought my first tool set on clearance at Target, in about 1985, and it also was pink. It had a punny name that played it being "hers" but I can't recall that now. I still have and use the wrenches, pliers, tape measure, and screw drivers, but the hammer disappeared long ago.