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.
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.
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.”
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.
Read MoreHamlet 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.
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.
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.”
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.
1/2" Round Skew Hamlet tools are made for both the discerning professionals and amateur woodturners Made in Sheffield from high speed M...
View full detailsRolled Edge Skew A combination of flat skew and rolled edge for steadiness on the tool rest without fear of drag
German spindle gouges combining the best of round and flat spindles, having rounded edges for smooth handling and an elongated nose for eas...
View full details1/4" German Spindle Gouge Made from M2 steel and available with Beech or Ash Handles as standard
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...
View full detailsSquare Tip for Scraper 7,5mm thick 8mm hole Replacement scraper for Hamlet Multi Tip scraper HCT149 Can also be used with Hamlet hand...
View full detailsThis Heavy Duty Scraper will reduce vibration and helps with the tool moving from the side of the bowl to the bottom Made from M2 Steel Han...
View full details3/4" Oval Skew Oval section skews are easier to use and offer enhanced sensitivity and precise handling, they move easier on the tool rest...
View full details1/2" Oval Skew Finely balanced tool designed to allow the tool ease of movement along the tool rest producing a clean fine finish without ...
View full detailsHamlet 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...
View full detailsThe combined effect of the cryogenic processing is to produce a refined crystal structure in your hand tool that will give a lifetime's s...
View full detailsThe M42 ‘Stay Sharp’ range is hardened and triple tempered to improve both performance and wear resistance, meaning you spend less time grinding...
View full details3/4" Rolled Edge Skew A combination of flat skew and rolled edge for steadiness on the tool rest without fear of drag
Made from M2 steel and available with Beech or Ash handles as standard Parting tools are mostly used for cutting through or forming should...
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