Set of 4 Handmade tungsten carbide trimming tools with Rosewood/Walnut handles

Merenok Pottery Tools — Set of 4 Handmade Trimming Tools

Elevate your pottery experience with this set of four precision-crafted trimming tools, each featuring a tungsten carbide cutting head, a solid brass neck, and a handmade wooden handle crafted from rosewood and walnut. Designed for both function and beauty, these tools make an exceptional addition to any potter’s studio — and a perfect gift for any ceramic artist.

SET INCLUDES

Four trimming tools

• Circle radius tool for detailing: R7 mm (0.3 inch), Diameter is 14 mm.
• Triangle tool for detailing, blade width: 14.6 mm (0.6 inch), Radius: R2.6 mm (1/10 inch)
• Large hook shape tool, Hook width: 27.5 mm (1 inch)
• Large pear/drop shape tool, Loop width: 37.5 mm (1 1/2 inch), Large radius: 13 mm (1/2 inch), Small radius: 4.5 mm (0.18 inch)

Set of two sharpening diamond files for the tungsten carbide tool

Waxed Canvas Roll Up Pouch / Bag with 5 pockets (Open dimensions: 40x30cm or 16x12'' approximately)

MATERIALS

• CUTTING HEADS
  Each tool is equipped with a cutting loop made from tungsten carbide, one of the hardest materials known (rated at approximately 9 on the Mohs scale or 85 HRC on the Rockwell C scale). For comparison, high-speed steel (HSS) typically measures 63–65 HRC. Tungsten carbide ranks just below diamond in hardness, providing exceptional sharpness and long-lasting performance.

  Note: While extremely resistant to abrasion, tungsten carbide is also brittle—handle with care for maximum longevity.

• HANDLES
  The handles are handcrafted from fine rosewood and walnut, polished and coated with a protective lacquer for a smooth, comfortable grip. Each handle is unique, displaying its own natural wood grain pattern and character.
  

TIPS

Tip #1  THE MOST IMPORTANT! Tungsten carbide loop is very-very brittle. Never let it fall down or hit it against hard objects. Deal with this as if it's made of glass. Once it breaks it can't be glued or welded/soldered any more.

Tip #2  Don't put the tungsten carbide tool just on the throwing wheel when it's not in use - they tend to roll and fall. The best is to make a box with some soft bottom. F.i. It can be a low profile carton box + a piece of soft fabric or a bubble wrap on the bottom. Always put the tool in there.

Tip #3  Tungsten carbide is a very hard and abrasion resistant material. This lets the tools made out of it stay sharp for many months for active potters and years for hobbyists. But nothing lasts forever and one day it needs to be sharpened.

Sharpening can only be made using diamond abrasive tools. You can buy a sharpening diamond tool from our website merenokceramics.com. Or use any other diamond sharpening tool of the correct size.

Tip #4  Sharpen the inner surface of the loop - marked with dots on the figure.  It's much easier - one surface instead of two! And you don't affect the sharpening angle.

Tip #5  Don't sharpen it till it's razor sharp - your clay doesn't need it. Extreme sharpness may cause chattering. Stop when it's just sharp, but not cutting through your finger.

Tip #6  Keep the tools clean and dry when not in use. Tungsten carbide is very corrosion resistant - no rust or whatsoever can chemically affect it, but the handle is hand made out of natural wood and covered with lacquer - being damp for a long time may affect the handle's appearance.

It's a great idea to oil a clean and dry handle from time to time to let the tool look great and be efficient for many years.