Hand Tools
Shop hand tools in the UK for carpentry, joinery, plumbing and general trade work, from brands including Stanley, Bahco, Hultafors, Faithfull, Roughneck, Bulldog, Fiskars and Stabila. Carpenters and joiners will find chisels, hammers, saws, squares and marking out tools, spirit levels and woodworking hand tools, alongside pliers, screwdrivers, pipe cutters and tape measures for everyday site work.
Many hand tools show a "Buy X+ and get an extra % off" offer on the product page, and you can request a trade quote to kit out a team or site. Looking for sockets, spanners, ratchets or wrenches? Browse our mechanics tools. Free UK delivery on eligible orders over £100 and Klarna at checkout.
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Hand Tools – Product list
Hand Tools for Trade and Site Work
MTN Shop stocks a wide range of hand tools from established trade brands including Faithfull, Hultafors, Stanley, Bahco, Roughneck, Estwing, Fiskars, Bulldog and DeWalt, covering everything from utility knives and chisels to shovels, pliers and hand saws. Unlike cordless power tools, these are manual tools with no battery or motor, built for durability and precision through repeated daily use.
Carpentry and Joinery Tools
For carpenters and joiners, we stock the core hand tools for first fix, second fix and workshop joinery. Shop chisels, including the Hultafors HDCS4 Heavy-Duty Chisel Set (4 piece, 6-25mm) for general woodworking and site chiselling, plus hammers such as the Estwing E3/20C Curved Claw Hammer with a red vinyl grip, built for repeated daily use without loosening at the head, a common failure point on cheaper wood-handled hammers. Complete your kit with hand saws, clamps and vices and our wider range of woodworking hand tools, including planes and marking tools.
Measuring, Levelling and Marking Out
Accurate setting out starts with the right measuring tools. Browse spirit levels from brands including Stabila, tape measures for site and workshop use, and squares, rules and marking out tools for checking angles and transferring measurements before you cut.
Cutting and Utility Knives
Our knife range spans retractable utility knives such as the Stanley 99E and SM18 Snap-Off Blade Knife, through to trade-specific designs including the Hultafors Craftsman's Knife HVK, Safety Knife SK and Mineral Wool Knife FGK for insulation work. For glazing and window fitting, the Faithfull Professional Window Knife Quarter Moon is purpose-built for the job. For cable, wire and sheet metal, see our cutters and snips.
Groundwork, Striking and Demolition Tools
For excavation and site clearance, we stock shovels and spades from Roughneck and Faithfull, including sharp-edge round and square shovels, drainage shovels, and the Roughneck Sharp Edge Posthole Digger 1.46m. Insulated cable-laying shovels from Bulldog are built specifically for safe digging near live cables. For masonry and demolition, the Roughneck Gorilla Block Buster™ Bolster handles block splitting, alongside our range of pry bars and crowbars.
Plumbing, Plastering and Finishing
For pipe work, shop pipe cutters for clean, square cuts in copper and plastic pipe, alongside plumbing tools for fitting and repair. For plastering and rendering, our trowels and plastering tools cover finishing, pointing and gauging work.
DeWalt Hand Tools
Alongside cordless power tools, DeWalt also makes non-powered DeWalt hand tools, including the DeWALT Full Fit Screwdriver Set, 6 Piece. This DeWalt hand tool set uses a Full Fit design that maximises contact with the fastener head, reducing stripping and cam-out on repeated use, with hardened steel blades and magnetic tips for site work.
Pliers, Screwdrivers and Mechanics Tools
Bahco's ERGO™ range, including the 8224 Slip Joint Pliers and the BE-9878SL VDE Insulated Screwdriver Set, covers general trade and electrical work. For automotive and maintenance tasks, including the Bahco S460 Socket Set (46 piece, 1/4in drive), browse our dedicated mechanics tools range of sockets, spanners, ratchets and wrenches.
Shop by Category
- Chisels: wood chisels and bolsters for joinery and masonry.
- Clamps & Vices: for holding work securely while cutting, gluing and drilling.
- Cutters & Snips: tin snips, bolt cutters, cable cutters and wire strippers.
- Files: for shaping, deburring and finishing metal and wood.
- Hammers: claw hammers and striking tools for site and workshop use.
- Knives: utility, retractable and trade-specific cutting knives.
- Pipe Cutters: for clean, square cuts in copper and plastic pipe.
- Pliers: slip joint, insulated and specialist pliers.
- Plumbing Tools: for pipe work, fitting and repair.
- Pry Bars & Crowbars: for lifting, levering and demolition work.
- Punches: centre punches, pin punches and nail sets.
- Saws: hand saws, bow saws and replacement blades.
- Screwdrivers: insulated, precision and general-purpose screwdrivers.
- Spirit Levels: box section and I-beam levels for accurate setting out.
- Squares, Rules & Marking Out: for measuring angles and marking cut lines.
- Tape Measures: for site, trade and workshop measuring.
- Taps, Dies & Thread Repair: for cutting and restoring threads.
- Trowels & Plastering: finishing, pointing and gauging trowels.
- Utility Knives: retractable and snap-off blade knives.
- Woodworking Tools: chisels, planes and marking tools.
- Mechanics Tools: sockets, spanners, ratchets and wrenches for automotive and maintenance work.
Warranty and Standards
All hand tools sold by MTN Shop are genuine stock, sourced through official UK distribution, so full manufacturer warranty applies as it would from the brand directly. Insulated tools, such as Bahco's VDE range, are tested and certified to VDE and EN 60900 standards for safe use on live electrical work up to 1000V.
Choosing the Right Hand Tool
Manual hand tools remain essential even on sites with full cordless kits: a retractable knife, a set of pliers or a hand saw doesn't need charging and works in situations where a power tool is impractical or unsafe, such as near live electrics or in confined spaces. For repeated daily use, tools with forged steel construction and full-tang designs, such as the Estwing hammer range, generally outlast cheaper stamped or riveted alternatives.
Need help finding a specific tool or brand? Contact our team for advice, or request a trade quote for bulk orders. Browse our full Tools range or our Power Tools range for cordless equivalents.