Welcome to Classic Hand Tools

We have been selling fine woodworking hand tools, books and accessories to enthusiasts and professionals since 2003.

We invest heavily to ensure high stock levels so you are rarely disappointed when you order. We carry premium lines including hand tools and accesories from Lie-NielsenToolworks, Lee Valley & Veritas, Auriou, Sterling Toolworks, Bad Axe, Henry Taylor, Robert Sorby, Shapton, Toishi Ohishi, Clifton, Brusso Cabinetware, Pfeil Carving Tools, Gransfors Bruk, Barr, Bad Axe Toolworks, Hamlet Craft Tools, Lost Art Press, Benchcrafted, Ron Hock, Oscar Rush, Rob Cosman, Preyda, Flexcut, Gyokucho, Tormek and many more.

Feel free to purchase on line or visit us here at our showroom in Suffolk where all our tools, books, wood etc are on display. Please give us a call on 01473 784983 if you prefer to order by phone or to discuss a potential purchase (you do get straight through to a human!).

Our UK and worldwide shipping rates are amongst the best you will find. We aim to get the best tools, books and accesories delivered to you at the best price.

We also have a Price Match Promise to match any bona fide offer available to you.

We also buy good quality pre-owned hand tools and sell unwanted hand tools for our customers on a commission basis.

We hope you enjoy browsing and we look forward to serving you.

Mike, Alex P, Joy, Fraser, Alex H, Mo, Max & Mary