Builders' tools
For cutting, shaping, setting out and striking—from brick bolsters and cold chisels to line pins, line blocks and hammers.
See how builders' tools are madeBritish hand tool manufacturer
Professional hand tools
made in Sheffield
Made for tradespeople who expect every tool to earn its place in the kit. Explore Footprint builders', woodworking and decorating tools, together with the original Footprint pipe wrench.
Manufacturing in SheffieldToolmaking heritage reaching back to the 1760sUsed by tradespeople around the world
Tools you can rely on,
job after job
Footprint is a British hand tool manufacturer based in Sheffield. We make straightforward, durable tools for professionals who value strength, accuracy and long service life.
Our range brings together builders' tools, woodworking tools, decorating tools and traditional pipe wrenches. Nothing unnecessary—just practical tools designed to do their job properly.
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Woodworking tools
Traditional tools for marking, measuring, sawing and finishing, including squares, gauges, bevels, scrapers and saws.
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Decorating tools
Practical knives and scrapers designed for controlled, effective preparation and finishing.
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Pipe wrenches
The unmistakable Footprint design, trusted for difficult pipework and stubborn fittings.
Explore the original wrenchThe original Footprint wrench
A Sheffield design that has kept its grip since 1875
First developed in Sheffield in 1875, the original Footprint wrench is still made for the same essential purpose: gripping work securely when ordinary tools are not enough.
Its drop-forged hook, precision-hardened teeth and distinctive two-part construction tighten their grip as more pressure is applied. Available in 7, 9 and 12-inch sizes for plumbing, engineering and general trade use.
Manufacturing is part of who we are
Footprint is not simply a name applied to a finished tool. At Admiral Works in Sheffield, manufacturing knowledge shapes how our tools are designed and made.
Take the Footprint brick bolster. Each one goes through 14 manufacturing processes, transforming high-quality carbon steel into a tool made for repeated professional use. It is drop-forged from head to blade, hardened and tempered for a long cutting life, and finished with practical details developed for the job.
That is what British manufacturing means to us: understanding how a tool will be used, then making every detail serve a purpose.
Sheffield toolmaking, carried forward
The Footprint name began with the invention of the Footprint wrench in 1875. The business behind Footprint also carries forward a toolmaking heritage that reaches back to Alfred Ridge & Sons in the 1760s.
Across generations, Footprint tools have been made for tradespeople in Britain and around the world. The methods have evolved, but the standard remains simple: make dependable tools that offer lasting value.
See what tradespeople sayRelied on by the people who use them
“Good quality, highly versatile product which is extremely easy to adjust and use in tight spaces. A must have for anyone's tool kit.”Browns Plumbing
Ready to put Footprint tools to work?
Explore the range, then find a Footprint stockist near you. If you cannot find the product you need, contact our Sheffield team and we will help point you in the right direction.
Interested in stocking Footprint Tools?
We work with stockists and distributors in the UK and around the world. If your customers value practical, professionally made hand tools, we would like to hear from you.
About Footprint Tools
- Where are Footprint Tools made?
- Footprint manufactures hand tools at Admiral Works in Sheffield, England. Individual product pages provide the relevant origin, materials and manufacturing details for each tool.
- Where can I buy Footprint Tools?
- Footprint Tools are available through approved stockists. Use the UK or international stockist search to find a supplier, or contact the Footprint team if you cannot find the product you need.
- What types of hand tools does Footprint make?
- The Footprint range includes builders' tools, woodworking tools, decorating tools and pipe wrenches, together with a small selection of other trade products.
- How old is Footprint Tools?
- The Footprint wrench was invented in Sheffield in 1875. The wider toolmaking heritage carried forward by the business reaches back to Alfred Ridge & Sons in the 1760s.
- Can I become a Footprint stockist?
- Yes. Footprint welcomes enquiries from suitable stockists and distributors in the UK and internationally. Visit the Become a Stockist page to contact the team.
Built in Sheffield. Ready for the job.
Discover professional hand tools made with practical knowledge, proven designs and generations of manufacturing experience.