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 | 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge M42 HSS
HamletThe M42 ‘Stay Sharp’ range is hardened and triple tempered to improve both performance and wear resistance, meaning you spend less time gri...
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Hamlet | 3/8" Kryo HSS Spindle Gouge
HamletIt has long been understood that by subjecting metal tools to elevated temperatures and then rapidly cooling them, the properties of the meta...
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Hamlet | Scraper 1-1/2" X 3/8" Heavy Duty Square
Hamlet1-1/2" X 3/8" Heavy Duty Square Scraper These heavy-duty scrapers are designed to keep vibration to a minimum, holding great balance while in u...
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Hamlet | 1/2" Spindle Gouge M42 HSS
HamletThe M42 High Speed Steel range comes to you sharpened and ready to use The blades are hardened and triple tempered to improve both perform...
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Hamlet | Bowl Gouge 3/8" Masterflute Parabolic M42 HSS
HamletBowl Gouge The Ultimate bowl gouge from Hamlet! Masterflute parabolic shape Made from M42 High Speed Steel which significantly improves ...
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Hamlet | Cutter HSS Cylinder for Decorating Elf
HamletHSS Cylinder Cutter Cylinder Cutter for use with the Decorating Elf
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Hamlet | 1 1/2" X 3/8" Heavy Duty Round Scraper
HamletUsed to hollow and give a smooth finish to concave surfaces such as the inside of a bowl or goblet Made from M2 Steel
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Hamlet | Decorating Elf
HamletThe Decorating Elf, the most versatile texturing tool available and so simple to use.Designed by William Hudson (USA), known to his friends as th...
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Hamlet | Scraper Siragas No 6
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 | 1 1/2" X 3/8" Heavy Duty Scraper L/H
HamletThese heavy-duty scrapers are designed to keep vibration to a minimum, holding great balance while in use and leaving a clean finish They ...
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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 | 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 | 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 | 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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