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Knew Concepts reinvented the centuries-old jeweler's saw with modern engineering precision. Founded by machinist Lee Marshall and designer Brian Meek in Santa Cruz, California, the company creates patented tools that combine aerospace-grade materials with innovative tensioning systems, delivering professional instruments that feel luxurious to use but are built to last a lifetime.
Signature$119
The flagship fret saw with 50-60lbs blade tension, powder-coated red finish, and 360-degree swivel blade clamps for precise cuts.
Signature$235
The strongest, most rigid fret saw available. Features welded titanium beam spine inspired by the Birdcage Maserati racing car design.
Signature$165
Revolutionary coping saw with cam-lever tension so taut the blade 'sings' when plucked. Spring-loaded blade hooks lock in eight 45-degree positions.
Signature$85
Lightweight aluminum fret saw with rigid truss design. Rapid blade changes with flip-lever tension system.
$105
Compact 3-inch depth saw perfect for intricate piercing work. Heat-treated aluminum minimizes flex for improved accuracy.
$90
Solid 3/16" stainless steel bench pin with adjustable delrin ring hook and brass guide fence for precise angle work.
🇺🇸 US · $$$$
Bridge City Tool Works creates precision woodworking hand tools that merge exceptional accuracy with sculptural beauty. Founded on the premise that craftspeople deserve quality craftsmanship in their tools, the company follows form follows function while believing that since tools spend most of their life idle, they should be pleasing to look at and inspire their owners.
🇺🇸 US · $$$$
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks designs heirloom-quality hand tools that marry function and beauty, drawing inspiration from traditional Stanley Bedrock designs refined with superior modern materials. The company believes that 95% of the time a tool sits on a shelf, so it should be beautiful, and looking at it should inspire you to craft.
🇯🇵 JP · 46935
Founded in 1916, Vessel embodies the Japanese philosophy of Monozukuri - the art of making things with pride, dedication, and relentless pursuit of perfection. As Japan's first volume manufacturer of screwdrivers and the original JIS-certified tool maker, Vessel maintains a 'never compromise on quality' attitude, with each tool reflecting their three foundational 'isms' of precision, durability, and customer satisfaction.
🇺🇸 US · $15-$178
Craighill creates everyday objects that balance tactile, real-world functionality with an intangible sense of wonder. Founded on the belief that the world has too much 'stuff,' they design products to be as functional and timeless as they are beautiful and intriguing, returning users to the sensory pleasures of touching, seeing, and doing.
🇺🇸 US · $35-$400+
The James Brand creates modern, minimal everyday carry tools that are 'practical, not tactical.' Founded by industrial designer Ryan Coulter, the brand emphasizes premium materials, clean lines, and a design ethos that strips away excess to find the truth in form. Their philosophy: 'make less stuff and make that stuff better.'
🇺🇸 US · $10-$100
iFixit champions the Right to Repair movement with tools designed in California using data from thousands of teardowns. Their design philosophy centers on making repair accessible to everyone, rejecting planned obsolescence in favor of durability, precision, and democratized knowledge.