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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.

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Hamlet | 1¼" Spindle  Roughing Gouge - BPM Toolcraft Hamlet | 1¼" Spindle Roughing Gouge
Original price R 1,795.00 - Original price R 1,795.00
Original price R 1,795.00
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Current price R 1,795.00

Hamlet | 1¼" Spindle Roughing Gouge

Hamlet

These are often simply referred to as roughing gouges but they are not to be used for roughing bowls They are only for spindle work ie. ro...

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Original price R 1,795.00 - Original price R 1,795.00
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Hamlet | 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge - BPM Toolcraft Hamlet | 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge
Original price R 1,440.00 - Original price R 1,440.00
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Hamlet | 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge

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This the ¾" roughing gouge is probably the most popular, being capable of both small spindle and work up to about 1½" The Roughing Gouge i...

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Original price R 1,440.00 - Original price R 1,440.00
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Hamlet | 1/2" Spindle Gouge - BPM Toolcraft Hamlet | 1/2" Spindle Gouge
Original price R 1,065.00 - Original price R 1,065.00
Original price R 1,065.00
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Hamlet | 1/2" Spindle Gouge

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Detail tools for between centres on parallel grain For beads, coves and profile work on vases, cups and shaped work Made from M2 steel an...

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Original price R 1,065.00 - Original price R 1,065.00
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Hamlet | 1 1/2" X 3/8" Heavy Duty Bowl Scraper
Original price R 2,345.00 - Original price R 2,345.00
Original price R 2,345.00
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Hamlet | 1 1/2" X 3/8" Heavy Duty Bowl Scraper

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This Heavy Duty Bowl Scraper will reduce vibration Ideally for Deep/Wide Bowls Scraper is M2 Steel Handle made from Beech Width: 1 1/2" X 3...

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Original price R 2,345.00 - Original price R 2,345.00
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Hamlet | 1/16" Parting Tool (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
Hamlet | 1/16" Parting Tool
Original price R 859.00 - Original price R 859.00
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Hamlet | 1/16" Parting Tool

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1/16" Parting Tool These tools are specifically designed to separate (part) timber into two pieces, and are also predominantly used to make si...

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Original price R 859.00 - Original price R 859.00
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Hamlet | 3/8" Spindle Gouge M42 HSS
Original price R 1,149.00 - Original price R 1,149.00
Original price R 1,149.00
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Hamlet | 3/8" Spindle Gouge M42 HSS

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The 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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Original price R 1,149.00 - Original price R 1,149.00
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Hamlet | 1/2" Bowl Gouge
Original price R 0.00 - Original price R 0.00
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R 1,799.00
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Hamlet | 1/2" Bowl Gouge

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Standard U shape flute bowl gouges

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Hamlet | 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge M42 HSS - BPM Toolcraft
Hamlet | 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge M42 HSS
Original price R 1,827.00 - Original price R 1,827.00
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Hamlet | 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge M42 HSS

Hamlet

The 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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Original price R 1,827.00 - Original price R 1,827.00
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Hamlet | 3/8" Bowl Gouge
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R 1,329.00
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Hamlet | 3/8" Bowl Gouge

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Made from M2 steel and available with Beech or Ash Handles as standard  

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Hamlet | 1/8" Parting Tool (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
Hamlet | 1/8" Parting Tool
Original price R 1,023.00 - Original price R 1,023.00
Original price R 1,023.00
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Hamlet | 1/8" Parting Tool

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Hamlet 1/8" Parting Tool Parting tools are mostly used for cutting through or forming shoulders, and are essential in any workshop The 1/8" part...

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Original price R 1,023.00 - Original price R 1,023.00
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Hamlet | 12" Continental Spindle Gouge
Original price R 1,299.00 - Original price R 1,299.00
Original price R 1,299.00
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Hamlet | 12" Continental Spindle Gouge

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Continental spindle gouges of European origin A gouge of superb handling qualities of forged production, evenly walled for fine spindle work Deta...

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Original price R 1,299.00 - Original price R 1,299.00
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Hamlet | 1 1/4" Oval Skew (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
Hamlet | 1 1/4" Oval Skew
Original price R 1,649.00 - Original price R 1,649.00
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Hamlet | 1 1/4" Oval Skew

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Finely balanced tool designed to allow the tool ease of movement along the tool rest producing a clean fine finish without the fear of tool rest ...

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Original price R 1,649.00 - Original price R 1,649.00
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Hamlet | 1" Oval Skew (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
Hamlet | 1" Oval Skew
Original price R 1,383.00 - Original price R 1,383.00
Original price R 1,383.00
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Hamlet | 1" Oval Skew

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Finely balanced tool designed to allow the tool ease of movement along the tool rest, producing a clean, fine finish without the fear of tool...

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Original price R 1,383.00 - Original price R 1,383.00
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Hamlet | 3/8" German Spindle Gouge - BPM Toolcraft
Hamlet | 3/8" German Spindle Gouge
Original price R 1,399.00 - Original price R 1,399.00
Original price R 1,399.00
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Hamlet | 3/8" German Spindle Gouge

Hamlet

German 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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Original price R 1,399.00 - Original price R 1,399.00
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Hamlet | 1" - 25mm Round Nose Scraper
Original price R 1,352.00 - Original price R 1,352.00
Original price R 1,352.00
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Hamlet | 1" - 25mm Round Nose Scraper

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Used to hollow and give a smooth finish to concave surfaces such as the inside of a bowl or goblet Size: 25mm (1") Handle length: 254mm (10") 

Original price R 1,352.00 - Original price R 1,352.00
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Hamlet | Scraper Siragas No 3
Original price R 303.00 - Original price R 303.00
Original price R 303.00
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Hamlet | Scraper Siragas No 3

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Sirigas 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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Original price R 303.00 - Original price R 303.00
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Hamlet | Handle & Stem Small for Siragas Scrapers
Original price R 679.00 - Original price R 679.00
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Hamlet | Handle & Stem Small for Siragas Scrapers

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Sirigas Scraper Small Handle & Stem Round stem for fitting different scraper tips For use with Siragas scrapers (HCT606-1, HCT606-3 a...

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Original price R 679.00 - Original price R 679.00
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Hamlet | Multi-Tip Scraper
Original price R 2,440.00 - Original price R 2,440.00
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Current price R 2,440.00

Hamlet | Multi-Tip Scraper

Hamlet

Hamlet multi tip scraper comes standard with three heavy duty scraping tips, round, square and pear shaped replacement tips Pear shaped HC...

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Original price R 2,440.00 - Original price R 2,440.00
Original price R 2,440.00
R 2,440.00
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Current price R 2,440.00
Hamlet | 1/2" Spindle Gouge M42 HSS
Original price R 1,319.00 - Original price R 1,319.00
Original price R 1,319.00
R 1,339.00
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Hamlet | 1/2" Spindle Gouge M42 HSS

Hamlet

The 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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Original price R 1,319.00 - Original price R 1,319.00
Original price R 1,319.00
R 1,339.00
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Hamlet | 3/8" Beading & Parting Tool
Original price R 1,054.00 - Original price R 1,054.00
Original price R 1,054.00
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Current price R 1,054.00

Hamlet | 3/8" Beading & Parting Tool

Hamlet

Hamlet Beading and Parting Tool made from M2 HSS to keep the cutting edge sharp A dual functioning tool which can part the workpiece off t...

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Original price R 1,054.00 - Original price R 1,054.00
Original price R 1,054.00
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Hamlet | 1/4" Bowl Gouge
Original price R 0.00 - Original price R 0.00
Original price R 0.00
R 1,129.00
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Current price R 1,129.00

Hamlet | 1/4" Bowl Gouge

Hamlet

Milled from round bar Every Hamlet bowl gouge is finely turned for making the best of turned bowls, for heavy profile cuts or delicate feath...

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Original price R 0.00 - Original price R 0.00
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R 1,129.00
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Hamlet | Scraper Interchangeable Shaped
Original price R 199.00 - Original price R 199.00
Original price R 199.00
R 199.00
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Current price R 199.00

Hamlet | Scraper Interchangeable Shaped

Hamlet

Interchangeable Shaped Scraper 1/8" thick interchangeable scraper with 5mm hole For use with Hamlet little sister hollowing (HCT700) as w...

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Original price R 199.00 - Original price R 199.00
Original price R 199.00
R 199.00
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Current price R 199.00
Hamlet | 1 1/2" X 3/8" Heavy Duty Round Scraper
Original price R 2,280.00 - Original price R 2,280.00
Original price R 2,280.00
R 2,280.00
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Current price R 2,280.00

Hamlet | 1 1/2" X 3/8" Heavy Duty Round Scraper

Hamlet

Used to hollow and give a smooth finish to concave surfaces such as the inside of a bowl or goblet Made from M2 Steel

Original price R 2,280.00 - Original price R 2,280.00
Original price R 2,280.00
R 2,280.00
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Current price R 2,280.00
Hamlet | Skew 1-1/4"Rolled Edge
Original price R 1,378.00 - Original price R 1,378.00
Original price R 1,378.00
R 1,378.00
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Current price R 1,378.00

Hamlet | Skew 1-1/4"Rolled Edge

Hamlet

1-1/4" Rolled Edge Skew Hamlet Rolled Edge Skews are a flat skew but have a rolled edge (curved) for ultimate control on the tool rest witho...

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Original price R 1,378.00 - Original price R 1,378.00
Original price R 1,378.00
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Current price R 1,378.00