A hand tool having a protective layer and its manufacturing method are disclosed. It comprises a covered portion and a non-covered portion. An outer surface of the covered portion is disposed with at least one protective layer by plastic injection. An outer surface of the non-covered portion is coated with a thin electroplating layer. Regarding the manufacturing method, the plastic injection technique is utilized to form a protective layer at any desired portion. After which, by the electroplating step, an electroplating layer is formed on the non-covered portion. So, the application scope of this invention's protective layer is wide, it will not waste material, and only enhances the holding feeling but also improves the anti-slip effect.