Hamlet Craft Tools
Hamlet Craft Tools makes high quality woodturning tools in Sheffield, England. Their lathe chisels and gouges are forged from high speed steel and cryogenically treated for excellent edge retention, giving woodturners confidence to create smooth, detailed pieces.
What makes Hamlet woodturning tools stand out?
Hamlet Craft Tools are made in Sheffield, UK, a city with centuries of hand tool heritage. Now part of Henry Taylor Tools, Hamlet continues the tradition of forging tools from M2 high-speed steel, offering professional-level edge retention and precision at very competitive prices. The name “Hamlet” reflects their roots in the Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, where original toolmakers operated.
Are Hamlet tools good value compared to other brands?
Yes. Hamlet tools are frequently praised in woodworking communities as offering quality comparable to Robert Sorby or Crown at a lower price point. One user remarked:
“Hamlet woodturning tools are rated as high quality, for a reasonable price, especially in the European market.”
Another noted:
“I consider them on par with Sorby and Crown.”
What tool types and kits does Hamlet offer?
Hamlet offers a robust but curated selection of woodturning tools including roughing gouges, spindle gouges, skew chisels, scrapers, and parting tools, all forged in M2 steel with standard 10″ beech handles. They also offer the "Big & Little Brother" system, modular handles, and boxed tool sets like the 5‑piece, 6‑piece, and 8‑piece kits—great for both beginners and skilled turners.
Hamlet | 3/8" Bedan Tool
HamletThe bedan is used in the same way as the beading and parting tool, but the tapered sides allow the tool to plunge cut while minimising the ...
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Hamlet | Cutter HSS Bud for Decorating Elf
HamletHSS Bud Cutter Bud Cutter for use with Decorating Elf
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Hamlet | 3/4" Side Cutting Round Scraper
HamletIdeal for blending walls and bottoms of vessels and squares of box bottoms
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Hamlet | Skew 1/2" Round
Hamlet1/2" Round Skew Hamlet tools are made for both the discerning professionals and amateur woodturners Made in Sheffield from high speed M...
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Hamlet | Skew 1" Rolled Edge
HamletRolled Edge Skew A combination of flat skew and rolled edge for steadiness on the tool rest without fear of drag
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Hamlet | 1/2" German Spindle Gouge
HamletGerman spindle gouges combining the best of round and flat spindles, having rounded edges for smooth handling and an elongated nose for easier ...
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Hamlet | Gouge 1/4" German Spindle
Hamlet1/4" German Spindle Gouge Made from M2 steel and available with Beech or Ash Handles as standard
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Hamlet | Scraper Siragas No 1
HamletSirigas Scraper Heavy duty scraper tip 6mm thick 6mm slot for mounting For use with Hamlet round handle and stem (HCT605) as well as Ha...
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Hamlet | Square Tip for Multi-Tip Scraper
HamletSquare Tip for Scraper 7,5mm thick 8mm hole Replacement scraper for Hamlet Multi Tip scraper HCT149 Can also be used with Hamlet hand...
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Hamlet | Skew 3/4" Oval
Hamlet3/4" Oval Skew Oval section skews are easier to use and offer enhanced sensitivity and precise handling, they move easier on the tool rest and ...
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Hamlet | Skew 1/2" Oval
Hamlet1/2" Oval Skew Finely balanced tool designed to allow the tool ease of movement along the tool rest producing a clean fine finish without ...
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Hamlet | 1" Square Scraper
HamletHamlet 1" Square Scraper Perfect for use in flat-bottomed or convex shapes, such as the outside of a bowl, or can be converted to users own sp...
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Hamlet | Masterflute Parabolic Kryo HSS Celtic Long Grind Bowl Gouge, 1/2"
HamletThe combined effect of the cryogenic processing is to produce a refined crystal structure in your hand tool that will give a lifetime's servic...
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Hamlet | 1/2" Masterflute Parabolic M42 HSS Bowl Gouge
HamletThe M42 ‘Stay Sharp’ range is hardened and triple tempered to improve both performance and wear resistance, meaning you spend less time grinding...
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