Great British Tool Company

[OPJ]

You may have seen their items on Philly's bench at the Yandles show recently. :wink: I was impressed by the feel of the marking knife and, despite successfully managing to re-grind my skinny Japanese knife, I purchased one from the GBTC (made from blackwood) yesterday.

I find this knife more comfortable than my Japanese one, which I'll keep as a spare - it's almost like holding a chunky pen. It was the double-edge (?) that won it for me though, meaning you can mark either side of a square without having to rotate the workpiece or twist your body around - one of the limitations to my single-edged knife from the Far East.

(Sorry, the photo's don't do the blackwood any justice. )

They're not cheap; roughly double what I payed Axminster for my old knife... But, I really like it. Personally, I would've preferred something in a native species (being the Great British Tool co. and all... :roll: :wink.

Have a look at their website. There isn't a great deal on offer right now. I'd expect that to change in the coming months so, keep an eye open. Really, I just wanted to raise some awareness with this post - you know, promoting all-things-British and all that.... :roll:

Thanks for looking.

 

[Routermonster]

Hmmm ...

That marking knife with blackwood handle looks very similar to one made by a certain Bloke who posts on this forum ......

Les :?

 

[TheTiddles]

don't they just...

 

[wizer]

indeed...

 

[Paul Chapman]

You may have seen their items on Philly's bench at the Yandles show recently. :wink:

Yes, I saw them at Yandles. Excellent quality and very good value I reckon.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[NeilO]

Hmm, could it be that GBTC is a collaboration of Mssrs Chapman, Newton and a certain other Bloke that frequents a certain web based forum?

if it is, based upon the quality of the one item I already own, curtesy of Rob I wish them the best of luck in their venture.

 

[woodbloke]

Hmm, could it be that GBTC is a collaboration of Mssrs Chapman, Newton and a certain other Bloke that frequents a certain web based forum?

if it is, based upon the quality of the one item I already own, curtesy of Rob I wish them the best of luck in their venture.

I spotted these items on Philly's bench at Yandles a couple of weeks ago and have to confess that I have nothing to do with them at the moment...but I might do :wink:

...but there is a certain similarity - Rob

 

[NeilO]

Hi Rob, I did notice the RJS logo was missing on OPJ`s knife , but thought you may just being discreet..
but the similarity is uncanny.

 

[woodbloke]

Hi Rob, I did notice the RJS logo was missing on OPJ`s knife , but thought you may just being discreet..
but the similarity is uncanny.

Neil - Olly got his from the wrong place then :lol: - Rob

 

[NeilO]

Rob, Absolutely... :lol:
But does that mean theres no chance of a "Newt" all brass scratch marker ( the one in your avatar ) not sure what you would call it , but I know what its for.. 8)

 

[woodbloke]

Rob, Absolutely... :lol:
But does that mean theres no chance of a "Newt" all brass scratch marker ( the one in your avatar ) not sure what you would call it , but I know what its for.. 8)

Neil - none whatsoever...very limited edition only :wink: - Rob

 

[NeilO]

Oh well, Rob...
I shall just have to remain at the bottom of the slope , knowing I`m just one tool from owning every tool available :wink: :lol: :lol:

 

[Harbo]

To be fair they are all a copy from a design across the Pond.

I am guilty too and for another design based on one down under!

Quite easy to make with a lathe and a grinder.

Rod

 

[Jake]

To be fair they are all a copy from a design across the Pond.

The Great British Tool Company (With Chinese Ethics).

 

[NeilO]

Harbo wrote

Quite easy to make with a lathe and a grinder.

Nothing like taking the magic out of it , Rod :lol:

 

[bugbear]

Whilst being a great fan of things that are far better than they need to be, I admit to being slightly baffled by premium marking knives.

The requirements really don't seem very extreme, and there's not enough scope for "interestingly redundant" features.

BugBear

 

[wizer]

BB I think it's fair to say that some woodworkers (myself included) like to own a beautifully made tools, even if it is over specced

 

[TheTiddles]

BB I think it's fair to say that some woodworkers (myself included) like to own a beautifully made tools, even if it is over specced

No! You're kidding???

AIdan

 

[bugbear]

BB I think it's fair to say that some woodworkers (myself included) like to own a beautifully made tools, even if it is over specced

Err. me too. I did say "Whilst being a great fan of things that are far better than they need to be..."

But I don't think there's enough scope in a marking knife to be entertainingly "over spec'd".

Compare (for example) the beautifully elaborate trammel heads that pattern makers often made for themselves.

Here's a PROPERLY over spec'd router (AKA OWT) in boxwood and brass.

(which isn't mine, sadly)

BugBear

 

[Harbo]

Bugbear wrote

But I don't think there's enough scope in a marking knife to be entertainingly "over spec'd".

There was a chappy at Yandles selling (among with planes, hammers etc) a range of marking knifes with fish tails - looked quite nice.

Rod