The WORKPRO Pry Bar and Nail Punch Set, with 5.5 inch and 12 inch pry bars and a 5 inch nail setter, is a three piece kit for carpenters, woodworkers and DIYers. It handles pulling trim, lifting flooring and setting nails, so it looks like a sensible starter set for a general toolbox.
The pry bars are forged, heat-treated high-grade carbon steel, which is what you want because soft tips bend and chip. The nail punch is CRV with a black oxide finish and a 1/32 inch hollow point to seat nails below the surface. The flared striking end protects your fingers and the PP and TPR grip helps with shock.
Quick verdict: A sensible trim and flooring set for light to mid duty work.
- Best for: Trim removal, flooring, nail pulling and nail setting.
- Skip it if: You need a long heavy bar for rough demolition.
- Key spec: Forged, heat-treated carbon steel pry bars with a CRV nail punch.
WORKPRO Pry Bar Set Specs and What Comes in the Box
The WORKPRO Pry Bar and Nail Punch Set, 5-1/2″ & 12″ Prybar, 5″ Nail Setter comes with three tools: a 12″ pry bar, a 5.5″ mini nail puller and a 5″ nail punch. That gives you a larger bar for leverage, a small one for tight spots and a setter to finish the job.
- Pry bars: high-grade carbon steel, forged and heat-treated
- Nail punch: CRV steel with a black oxide finish
- Punch tip: 1/32 inch hollow point with a flared striking end
- Punch grip: dual-material PP and TPR for shock absorption and a non-slip hold
Forged and heat-treated carbon steel is what I want to see in a pry bar. Stamped or soft bars tend to bend or chip at the tip. The description gives no hardness rating, so I can’t say how this steel holds up under heavy abuse.
The bars are listed as 3-in-1: pry tool, nail puller and scraper. The curved claw is meant to add leverage, the flat claws reach into narrow gaps and the nail groove helps with pulling nails. On the punch, a hollow point helps keep the tip on the nail headand the flared strike end adds some finger protection.
How Much Leverage Does the 12-Inch Pry Bar Give You?
The 12-inch bar is the one that does the heavy work in this setand length is where the leverage comes from. A longer handle moves the same load with less push than the 5.5-inch mini puller needs. The description also credits the curved claw with adding leverage while limiting damage, which matters when you are lifting trim or flooring you want to reuse.
Leverage only helps if the steel holds. The bars are listed as high-grade carbon steel, forged and heat-treated. On pry bars in this class the usual failures are a bent shank or a chewed claw tip, so forging and heat treatment are what you want to see. A spec sheet can’t tell me where the limit is, so keep it to prying and pulling and don’t use it as a hammer.
- Works as a pry tool, nail puller and scraper
- Curved claw for added leverage
- Flat claws for reaching narrow spaces
- Nail groove to help with nail removal
Is the WORKPRO Pry Bar Set Built for Daily Jobsite Use?
The part that matters most for daily use is the steel. The pry bars are high-grade carbon steel, forged and heat-treated, which is what you want in a tool that takes leverage loads. Soft or poorly treated bars bend or chip at the tip. I haven’t used this set, so I can’t say how it holds up over months on a real job.
The set covers the usual trim and demo work. You get a 12″ pry bar, a 5.5″ mini nail puller and a 5″ nail punch. The curved claw is meant to add leverage and limit damage to the surface. The flat claws reach into narrow gaps and the nail groove helps with pulling nails. The long bar suits lifting flooring and moldings while the small one fits tight spots.
The nail punch is CRV with a black oxide finish, so corrosion resistance should be decent if it rides around in a damp truck. The flared striking end is meant to protect your fingers and the 1/32 inch hollow point is for setting nails below the surface. The grip is PP and TPR for shock absorption and a non-slip hold. On any punch, check the tip and the striking face for wear or mushrooming, since that is where tools in this class usually give out.
Can You Strike the 5-Inch Nail Setter With Any Hammer?
Use a regular steel-faced hammer with a clean, flat face. The description doesn’t name a hammer type or weight, so that is my general trade advice, not a manufacturer rule. The flared striking end gives you a wider target and adds some finger protection. It also helps the punch stay steady while you swing.
The punch is made from CRV with a black oxide finish, so it is meant to take hits from a hammer. Steel on steel is normal for a nail setter. The dual-material grip (PP and TPR) is there for shock absorption and a non-slip hold, which matters when you tap a small nail head over and over.
- Pick a hammer face that fully covers the flared end, so you don’t clip the edge.
- Strike straight down the length of the punch. Angled hits make the tip skip off the nail.
- Keep your hammer face free of chips and heavy mushrooming.
- Skip soft mallets. They are a poor fit for driving a nail below the surface.
The 1/32 inch hollow point is what seats the nail below the surface. Your hammer only supplies the force, so a few controlled taps beat one hard swing.
WORKPRO Set vs. a Standard Flat Bar and Nail Punch Kit
The main difference is range. A standard flat bar is one shape doing every job, so the same blunt end pulls nails and lifts trim. This set splits the work between a 12″ pry bar and a 5.5″ mini nail puller, so you can match the tool to the gap.
The bars are listed as a pry tool, nail puller and scraper in one. The curved claw adds leverage and is meant to limit damage, while the flat claws reach into narrow spaces. The nail groove is there to make extraction easier.
- Bars: forged, heat-treated carbon steel, which is what you want in a tool that takes real leverage.
- Punch: 5″ CRV with a black oxide finish for corrosion resistance.
- Punch tip: 1/32 inch hollow point to seat nails below the surface.
- Punch safety: flared striking end for finger protection, plus a PP and TPR grip for shock absorption.
On any kit like this, I check the punch tip and the bar steel first. A tip that grips the nail and a guarded strike end save knuckles and surfaces. Soft steel bends under load, so heat treatment matters. The description claims both, but I can’t speak to how they hold up over time.
Best Jobs and Users for the 5-1/2-Inch and 12-Inch Bars
Use the 12-inch bar when you need leverage and the 5.5-inch bar when you need access. A longer bar gives you more pull on stuck flooring or trim. The short one is the better pick for tight spots where a big bar won’t fit.
The description lists flat claws for narrow spaces, a curved claw for leverage with less damage and a nail groove for pulling nails. Both bars also work as scrapers. Here is how I would match jobs to size.
- 12-inch bar: lifting flooring and prying off moldings, where the extra length gives you a longer lever.
- 5.5-inch bar: pulling nails and working into tight gaps.
- Either bar: scraping off old material once the pieces are loose.
The maker points this set at woodworking enthusiasts, carpenters and DIYersand that fits. It suits trim work, small demo and general nail removal. For heavy framing demo you will want something longer than 12 inches. On finished surfaces, set a scrap block under the bar so the lever doesn’t mark the wood.
Pros & Cons
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Pry bars are forged, heat-treated carbon steel for strength. | Longest bar is 12 inches, so leverage is limited on heavy demolition. |
| Each pry bar works as a pry tool, nail puller and scraper. | Only one nail punch is included, with a single 1/32 inch tip. |
| Flat claws fit narrow gaps and the nail groove helps pull nails. | Black oxide is listed for the punch only, not the carbon steel bars. |
| Punch has a flared striking end that protects fingers. | Grip details cover the punch only, nothing stated for the pry bars. |
| CRV punch has a hollow point to set nails below the surface. | No weight or bar thickness given, so heavy use is hard to judge. |
Skip it if: you do heavy demolition and need long, wide flat barsor you want several punch tip sizes in one set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the WORKPRO Pry Bar and Nail Punch Set?
The WORKPRO set includes three tools: a 12 inch pry bar, a 5.5 inch mini nail puller and a 5 inch nail punch. That covers prying, pulling nails and setting them below the surface. The listing does not mention a case or pouch, so check the listing before you count on one for storage.
Is the WORKPRO pry bar set good for pulling nails and removing trim?
Yes, the description says the pry bars are meant for extracting nails, removing moldings and lifting flooring. The curved claw adds leverage and is said to minimize damage. The nail groove helps with nail removal. On trim work, a scrap of wood under the bar protects the surface, which is basic practice for any pry bar.
What is the WORKPRO 5 inch nail punch made of?
The nail punch is made from CRV with a black oxide finish, which the description says resists corrosion. Its 1/32 inch hollow point is meant to seat nails below the surface. It also has a flared striking end for finger protection and stability. Check the listing for hardness details, since none are given here.
Is the WORKPRO 12 inch pry bar strong enough for demanding jobs?
It is built for demanding tasks, using high-grade carbon steel that is forged and heat-treated. That is what I look for in a pry bar. No load rating is listed, so check the listing or
Final Verdict
Bottom line: this is a small, practical set for light to medium prying, nail pulling and nail setting. You get a 12″ pry bar, a 5.5″ mini nail puller and a 5″ nail punch. The pry bars are forged and heat-treated carbon steeland the punch is CRV with a black oxide finish. That is the right material mix for this class. I have not used this set myself, so I can’t speak to fit and finish.
It suits a homeowner or serious DIYer who pulls trim, lifts flooring and sets nails now and then. A tech or carpenter who needs a spare set in the bag could use it too. If you do heavy demolition or need a long bar for real leverage, look at something bigger and thicker. The 12″ bar is a compact tool, not a wrecking bar. For its narrow job, it fits the bill.