Since 1828 Robert Sorby have been manufacturing specialist woodworking tools. Today their employees still use many of the traditional hand skills that have been passed on since the early days of the cutlery industry.

Update: Their Jedburgh factory is closing. Starrett have been manufacturing fine precision tools for over 130 years. Their range of products offers more than 5000 variations for industrial, professional and consumer markets.

Ashley Iles story begins in 1949, when he quit his day job to begin making tools. Today, the company is run by his two sons who continue to manufacture edge tools.

Ever since its foundation in 1843, Stanley has been committed to providing customers across the globe with products which are smart, tough, pioneering and up to the task.

RS components manufacture a huge range of tools suitable for the weekend handyman through to professionals.