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A traditional Japanese tradesmen's brush, with an adjustable head fitted with horsehair bristles. Designed for use by plasterers for clearing plaster dust, the soft bristles are perfect for sweeping work-benches, tabletops and shelf edges, or dusting skirting boards and architraves. A wing nut allow..

With nearly endless uses, this 'S' shaped hook is a perfect and versatile storage solution — ideal to use with shelving, ceiling hooks, storage rails, etc. Made in Japan, one supplied. Measures 11cm long, and 4cm wide...

Made in France, these, elegant high-carbon inner calipers have a finely tempered bow spring and a corrosion-resistant, zinc bichromated quick-action screw to allow rapid setup and extra fine, precision tuning. With a black japanned steel finish for a durable tool, these Inside calipers are used to m..

Made in France, these, elegant high-carbon inner calipers have a finely tempered bow spring and a corrosion-resistant, zinc bichromated quick-action screw to allow rapid setup and extra fine, precision tuning. With a polished steel finish for a durable tool, these Inside calipers are used to measure..

A French-made, high-carbon steel outer caliper with a finely tempered spring and corrosion-resistant, zinc bichromated quick-action nuts to allow rapid setup and extra fine, precision tuning. Ideal for accurately measuring the external size of an object for creative, mathematical and woodworking pro..

Made in France, these, elegant high-carbon steel dividers have a finely tempered bow spring and a corrosion-resistant, zinc bichromated quick-action screw to allow rapid setup and extra fine, precision tuning. With sharp, hardened points and black japanned steel finish for a durable tool, these divi..

Made in France, these elegant high-carbon steel dividers have a finely tempered bow spring and a corrosion-resistant, zinc bichromated quick-action screw to allow rapid setup and extra fine, precision tuning. With sharp, hardened points and a polished steel finish for a durable tool, these dividers ..

A traditional leather strop paddle , made by Lamson USA, America’s oldest surviving cutlery company, operating out of Massachusetts since 1837. Stropping is the final step to achieving a mirror edge when sharpening knives. An un-stropped knife, when tested on paper, will most often catch and stutter..

Sharpening stones specially designed for secateurs, but also great for shears, topiary clippers and other bladed garden tools. The concave edge follows the curve of the blade perfectly, and they’re small enough to get into tight spaces. Soak for 5 minutes before use. #1000 grit, 136g, 131 x 20 x 23m..

A 7.5cm mini sharpening steel, for portable sharpening on hand whenever you need it. Designed and made in France. Great for sharpening all of Opinel’s pocket knives, this stainless steel steel, whilst diminutive, is a high quality sharpening tool suitable for small tools and knives. Opinel have been..

A small, portable natural sharpening stone of about 320 to 400 grit. Quarried in the vicinity of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy, this is a good stone for regular sharpening of all pocket knives, especially when travelling or camping when bench stones might be too impractically heavy to carry. Used with wa..

A ceramic whetstone from Shapton in 1500 grit, great for kitchen knives, chisels, planes etc. Shapton's Professional range has long been admired for its efficient cutting, and is a firm favourite among woodworkers. Somewhere around #1000 and #2000 is the perfect grade for regular kitchen knife sharp..

A small and portable natural sharpening stone quarried in the Pyrenees, from Pallarès Solsona of Catalonia. Natural stone is very hard and will quickly sharpen blades of kitchen or pockets knives, or garden tools. Use wet (soak for a few minutes first. 10cm x 1.5cm x 1.5cm...

A general purpose sharpening stone, great for sharpening kitchen knives and other bladed items. This is a natural stone, from the Pyrenees area in the north of Spain. The stone is set into a wooden case for stability during use. Measures 200 x 33mm...

An oval profile, beech-handled screwdriver with precision-ground, tempered steel blade for a secure grip and lasting edge. Made by Joseph Marples Ltd of Sheffield, who have specialised in the production of fine joiners hand tools since 1840. Some of their methods may have changed, many have not..

An oval profile, beech-handled screwdriver with precision-ground, tempered steel blade for a secure grip and lasting edge. Made by Joseph Marples Ltd of Sheffield, who have specialised in the production of fine joiners hand tools since 1840. Some of their methods may have changed, many have not..

A left-handed version of Joseph Marples' classic English joiner's marking knife, with a single bevel to be used flat side against the guide for a more accurate line than is possible with a pencil. Carbon steel with walnut handles. From Joseph Marples Ltd of Sheffield, who have over 150 years experie..

A left-handed varient of a classic English joiner's marking knife, with a single bevel to be used flat side against the guide for a more accurate line than is possible with a pencil. Carbon steel with Rosewood handles. From Joseph Marples Ltd of Sheffield, who have over 150 years experience producin..

A classic English joiner's marking knife, with a single bevel to be used flat side against the guide for a more accurate line than is possible with a pencil. Carbon steel with Rosewood handles. From Joseph Marples Ltd of Sheffield, who have over 150 years experience producing joiners and cabinet mak..

A partially serrated carbon steel sickle knife, with a tape splitting hook to the back, and a poplar handle. Incredibly sharp both to the flat and the serrated sections of the blade these are by intent used to open and break down cardboard boxes, the small hook ideal for ripping through tape without..

A 6 inch spirit level made of rosewood, with upper brass plates, and lower brass tipped ends. From Joseph Marples Ltd of Sheffield, who have over 150 years experience of producing the finest joiners, and cabinet makers tools. Whilst time might have changed (only) some of their methods their commitme..

A 9 inch spirit level made of rosewood, with upper brass plates, and lower brass tipped ends. From Joseph Marples Ltd of Sheffield, who have over 150 years experience of producing the finest joiners, and cabinet makers tools. Whilst time might have changed (only) some of their methods their commitme..

A small folding saw, made in Sanjo, Japan, for fine pruning jobs in the garden, with specially shaped beechwood handle and a simple locking device to keep the blade in place. Ibara-me teeth are angled to cut both along and across the grain, giving a very fast, efficient action. Made with SK5 steel, ..

A well balanced Japanese carpenter's hammer with a 300 gram octagonal head Japanese white oak handle. A more subtle tool than its deceptively pure form might suggest, the two end faces are dissimilar, one being ground flat for the clean striking of chisels the other slightly convex allowing nails to..

A general purpose carpenters mallet from Asano Mokkousho of Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, central Japan. With a beech head impregnated with wax for added weight as well as protection and a strong Japanese White Oak handle in Japan these are used with chisels as well as for tapping together join..

A round carpenters Japanese maple mallet, from Asano Mokkousho, of Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture,Japan. Used for light chiselling work and close and more delicate joinery work such as carefully tapping home pegs during the assembly or disassembly of kumiki joints. The head measures 48mm x 130mm ..

A narrow, rectangular-headed, lighter weight Japanese Oak carpenters mallet from Asano Mokkousho of Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, central Japan. This type of narrow, almost square edged mallets of are typically used for close and more delicate joinery work such as carefully tapping home pegs du..

A round carpenters Japanese maple mallet, from Asano Mokkousho, of Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture,Japan. Used for light chiselling work and close and more delicate joinery work such as carefully tapping home pegs during the assembly or disassembly of kumiki joints. The head measures 48mm x 130mm ..

A pair of double ended carpenter’s pencils both made with a combination of 2B graphite and red or blue wax based coloured leads allowing for clear and easy marking on all types of wood as well as colour coding for joints, of faces, and orientation. The flattened rectangular shape allows a thicker le..

Made in Osaka, Japan from coated steel, this classic toolbox measures 10.5cm at its deepest, below the apex of the lid, 15cm wide and 35cm long. Perfect for storing a few spanners in, along with a hammer or two, some chisels and an oily rag, but with its smooth ergonomics, lockable clasp-catch and h..

A lightweight hatchet from Tsubame-Sanjo city, of a type thought to have been produced in Japan for over 1700 years. These have a lacquered Kanto oak handle reinforced with a steel strip where leverage might be greatest should the blade become wedged. Double beveled, with an angled gently curving bl..

A double sided, specially developed ceramic sharpening puck, designed especially for axes and hatchets. The rough 80 grit side is perfect for ironing out chips, burrs, and imperfections from heavy use, while the ceramic 220 grit side is ideal for refining, sharpening, and maintaining. No oil should ..

A handy axe and tool maintenance set from Adler, Germany, comprising of  a double sided ceramic sharpening puck, and a rejuvenating wax for wooden handled tools. The rough 80 grit side of the puck is perfect for ironing out chips, burrs, and imperfections from heavy use, while the ceramic 220 g..

Great for for keeping your tools clean and rust free. Cold pressed oil from the seeds of Camellia oleifera (same family as Camellia and tea) is the traditional Japanese choice for protecting tools from rust: use it when cleaning, and as a regular protective coating. Leaves a deep, non-oily finish, o..

A traditional wood handled awl, used for pre-drilling holes in thick materials like canvas or leather when sewing. The tool can also be used for precise manipulation of fabric during machine stitching. Made with original machines at the museum factory of La Manufacture Bohin in Saint Sulpice sur Ris..

An incredibly useful tool for the removal of rust and grime and the general cleaning up of garden secateurs, shears and knives. Used with a few drops of Camellia oil, this functions in a similar manner to an eraser, helping to remove sap, rust and other such resinous gunk. A fairly rough texture mea..

A simple dispenser for use with Camellia Oil or similar — a convenient and mess-free way to keep your carbon steel tools in great condition. Simply fill it to about half full and the wadding will draw up the oil into the tip, ready to apply to your metal tools and knives, to help you prevent rust fr..

An incredibly useful tool for the removal of rust and grime and the general cleaning up of garden secateurs, shears and knives. Used with a few drops of Camellia oil, this functions in a similar manner to an eraser, helping to remove sap, rust and other such resinous gunk. A fairly rough texture mea..

A rejuvenating wax for wooden handled tools, made with beeswax, linseed oil and fragrant clove oil. Perfect for reviving garden and kitchen tools that have been left exposed to the elements, and for ensuring the longevity of wood handles generally. To use, sand away rough spots, then clean and dry t..

A fine, high quality universal polishing compound for cleaning metals, honing blades on leather strops, and especially revitalising brass or raw aluminium Kaweco pens, resulting in a high gloss, water repellent finish with some protection against corrosion. Not suited to use on painted, lacquered me..