Tools that empower

Uphold the old with the new

Always sharp but sharpenable

Lightweight yet shock absorbent

Tools without compromises

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Chisels
Zen-Wu X-1 Chisel

Chisels

Planes
Zen-Wu Plane Blade (for metallic planes)

Planes

Tool Maintenance
ZenSharp Sharpening System

Tool Maintenance

Knives
Zen-Wu G-2 Paring Knife

Knives

Striking
Zen-Wu F-2 Titanium Hammer

Striking

"I love innovation and thinking outside of the box." ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ "The functionality of the kit is great." ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ "Keep up the craftsmanship everyone & thanks again Zen Wu."‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ "Maybe the best chisel I have ever picked up!"‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ "very well made, robust, nice handle, holds edge well. well worth the price! delivery was fairly rapid."‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ "Excellent craftsmanship. Ready for use right out of the box as promised."‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ "Amazing !!!"‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ "An absolutely beautiful blade and chipbreaker! Thank you!"

Untethered design

We embrace time-tested designs only when we understand them deeply—otherwise, we design from first principles.

Made with care

We never trade precision for speed. Every tool we make is a long-term investment in your future.

Research driven

We constantly develop new steels, novel metal-working processes. Someone has to do this — real research for real innovation.

Bestseller

ZW-C1 Carbon Steel

Trusted by the most experienced woodworkers

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Frequently asked questions

What is the return policy?

We have a 365-day return window for our tools, no restocking fees.

Are any purchases final sale?

We accept returns for our tools, but are unable to accept returns on sharpening stones or hats.

When will I get my order?

We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location and your order. Some of our order is fulfilled in a U.S. warehouse and others directly from our factory in China. We generally expect one or two weeks of shipping time.

Where are your products manufactured?

Our products are manufactured on 67 振华 St. in 武汉, China. We welcome woodworkers who are interested in visiting our factory (by appointments only).

How much does shipping cost?

Shipping is calculated based on your location and the items in your order. We provide free shipping for orders over $259. Please note that customers are responsible for import duties (if apply).

Carbon Neutral Shipping on All Orders

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