Lie-Nielsen Toolworks creates...
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.
Signature$295
One of Lie-Nielsen's most versatile planes. The massive blade is set bevel-up at 12 degrees for excellent end-grain work and general purpose planing.
Signature$190
The workhorse of the shop. Bronze body with adjustable mouth for fine or coarse work. Ready to use straight from the box.
Signature$545
The quintessential finishing plane. Full bronze body with cherry handles adds heft for smooth cutting without tearout.
Signature$500
At 22 inches long, the No. 7 excels at flattening wide boards and truing edges for joinery. Ductile iron body with bronze frog and cap.
$175
Swedish steel blade with precision-milled brass back. Hand-shaped cherry handle for a comfortable, secure grip.
$95
A2 tool steel blade hardened to Rockwell 60-62, cryogenically treated. Traditional socket design accepts replacement maple handles.
$125
The smallest Lie-Nielsen plane with a captive nut blade adjuster. Perfect for luthiers, model makers, and detail work.
🇺🇸 US · $$$$
Bridge City Tool Works creates precision woodworking hand tools that merge exceptional accuracy with sculptural beauty. Founded on the premise that craftspeople deserve quality craftsmanship in their tools, the company follows form follows function while believing that since tools spend most of their life idle, they should be pleasing to look at and inspire their owners.
🇺🇸 US · $$$
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.
🇺🇸 US · $20-$500
Founded on the principle of 'perfection' in 1880, Starrett's design philosophy blends dimensional stability with anti-glare functionality. The pioneering satin chrome finish resists rust while enhancing readability, while precision-machined cast iron bases and hardened steel components embody a commitment to accuracy that never compromises quality for over 140 years.
🇯🇵 JP · 47160
Gyokucho pioneered the replaceable-blade Japanese pull saw in 1969, combining centuries-old Japanese woodworking tradition with modern manufacturing innovation. Their design philosophy centers on making professional-grade tools accessible by eliminating resharpening costs while maintaining the precision and durability that Japanese saws are renowned for.
🇺🇸 US · $15-$150
Klein Tools embodies 167 years of American manufacturing heritage, creating professional-grade hand tools through meticulous forging, precision heat-treating, and rigorous field testing. Their design philosophy follows 'Once a standard, always a standard' - tools built for linemen, electricians, and tradespeople that prioritize durability, ergonomic comfort, and functional excellence over aesthetic trends.
🇬🇧 GB · $50-$150
Makers Cabinet creates beautiful drawing and writing tools inspired by graceful tools of yesteryear. Their design philosophy centers on bringing joy through creativity, challenging conventions in search of new standards, and building tools for longevity as the antithesis to throwaway culture. Each tool is designed to spark creativity and be as joyful to use as they are to look at.