Category AI Visibility Report
Bolt Cutters AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈1,171
Est. AI queries / month
7
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 7 buyer topics in Bolt Cutters across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,171 AI queries per month.
- Knipex leads the AI shelf with 33% of brand mentions, followed by Crescentt (23.6%) and Klein (10%). The top three hold 66.6% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Bolt cutters for rebar” (top keyword “bolt cutters for rebar”, ~720 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on bobvila.com most (19.2% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knipex | 765 | 33% |
| 2 | Crescentt | 547 | 23.6% |
| 3 | Klein | 232 | 10% |
| 4 | RIDGID | 212 | 9.1% |
| 5 | Milwaukee | 190 | 8.2% |
| 6 | RYOBI | 94 | 4.1% |
| 7 | Greenlee | 62 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Kobalt | 35 | 1.5% |
| 9 | Klauke | 32 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Pittsburgh Tools | 13 | 0.6% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt cutters for rebar | ≈595 | bolt cutters for rebar | 720 |
| Bolt cutters for hardened steel | ≈576 | bolt cutters hardened steel | 210 |
| Bolt cutters for padlocks | — | bolt cutters for padlocks | 880 |
| Bolt cutters for chain | — | bolt cutters for chain link fence | 590 |
| Best bolt cutters | — | bolt-cutters | 60,500 |
| Mini bolt cutters | — | mini bolt cutters | 2,900 |
| Electric bolt cutters | — | electric bolt cutter | 1,600 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| bobvila.com | 73 | 19.2% |
| reddit.com | 69 | 18.1% |
| knipex.com | 67 | 17.6% |
| knipex-tools.com | 62 | 16.3% |
| engineerfix.com | 22 | 5.8% |
| kleintools.com | 15 | 3.9% |
| homedepot.com | 15 | 3.9% |
| thisoldhouse.com | 8 | 2.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for bolt cutters?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Knipex (33%), Crescentt (23.6%), Klein (10%), RIDGID (9.1%), Milwaukee (8.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about bolt cutters?
GEOly estimates ~1,171 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “Bolt cutters for rebar”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for bolt cutters?
The most-cited domains are: bobvila.com, reddit.com, knipex.com, knipex-tools.com, engineerfix.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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