@TinkerandFix
The perfect selection of tools and kit for makers, menders and growers.
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Tinker and Fix has the perfect selection of quality tools & kit for anyone who like to make & mend, to garden, to restore cars or bikes. We test all our tools & kit – from brands including Carhartt, Niwaki, Trusco, Opinel, Sneeboer & King Dick. We’re a treasure-trove of great gift ideas for makers, menders & growers.
Christmas Events we'll be at...
Christmas Events we'll be at...
TInker and Fix are at various Christmas events this year to help you get the perfect present for gardeners, makers, sewers, car or bike restorers. We'll take along Sneeboer, Niwaki, Opinel, Merchant and Mills, Carhartt, Trusco and Toyo, King Dick. We will have quality practical gifts ideas for women, men, everyone!
Our thoughts on Black Friday and why we don't 'do' discounting
Our thoughts on Black Friday and why we don't 'do' discounting
We write a version of this post every year, sorry if we sound like a broken record – but we think it’s worth saying it repeatedly. We’re generally positive about American imports - especially those with a V8. We’re also particularly partial to a Crispy Crème donut and two of the brands we stock are American (you can’t
Christmas gift guides... we've got you covered...
Christmas gift guides... we've got you covered...
Best selection of gift ideas for DIY, gardeners, makers, menders, tinkerers and fixers. Quality tools for Christmas
Some suggestions for penknives to gift this Christmas
Some suggestions for penknives to gift this Christmas
We're on Youtube (a bit). So follow us and we'll try to make more videos in 2026
We're on Youtube (a bit). So follow us and we'll try to make more videos in 2026
Talking Hori-Hori's - why do you need one and which should you buy?
Talking Hori-Hori's - why do you need one and which should you buy?
What are Japanese Hori-Hori’s and why are they so good? Which one should you buy for yourself or a present for a gardener? Niwaki? Barebones? Stainless steel? Serrated blade? Painted or Skatewood handle? Our blog helps you chose the right Hori Hori for gardening or as a gift. We have tried and tested all four choices.
Now stocking Gransfors Bruks!
Now stocking Gransfors Bruks!
Introducing the Wild Wanderer Range...
Introducing the Wild Wanderer Range...
A how-to guide to picking the best weeding tools...
A how-to guide to picking the best weeding tools...
Everyone has weeds so all gardeners need some good weeding tools. Which tools work best for which weed? What's the best way to get rid of weeds? Do I need a Hori Hori Japanese weeding trowel, a sneeboer royal dutch hoe or a niwaki hoe, a sneeboer weeding trowel, a patio weed remover, a sneeboer dandelion trowel or fork
NEW Sneeboer... a garden scoop!
NEW Sneeboer... a garden scoop!
We're delighted to now be stocking Sneeboer's newest tool... and not only that, it's an award winning tool too! Introduced at the 2025 Chelsea Flower show this Garden Scoop is another new product for Sneeboer.
How to guide for maintaining your secateurs...
How to guide for maintaining your secateurs...
If you’ve invested in good quality secateurs, it’s highly likely that they will be made from high carbon steel rather than stainless steel. Japanese secateurs (such as Niwaki) in particular are renowned for using high carbon steel. They are incredibly sharp and can be re-sharpened – meaning they will provide you with a
Clever & lightweight copper handled gardening tools
Clever & lightweight copper handled gardening tools
Copper handled gardening trowels made by Shed 51, previously sold as ‘Uncle Peter’s Trowel’, still made in the Cotswolds to the same brilliant lightweight design. Perfect as a unique and beautiful gift for gardeners, or to add to your selection of best gardening tools. Lightweight so a great choice fo older gardeners.
New Toyo toolboxes... different shapes, sizes and for parts!
New Toyo toolboxes... different shapes, sizes and for parts!
We love Japanese toolboxes at Tinker and Fix. New stock: The Toyo Steel TB-362 Tool Box, or as we're calling it, 'the Wide Boy', The Toyo Steel T-360 Toolbox - the briefcase design toolbox, and Toyo steel M-8 parts trays - are all added to our wide range of Y350, T320, T290 and Cantilever steel tool boxes from Japan
Three times the choice for Sneeboer Old Dutch Style Planting Trowel fans!
Three times the choice for Sneeboer Old Dutch Style Planting Trowel fans!
There are three different Sneeboer Old Dutch Style Planting Trowels. This how-to guide from Tinker and Fix will help you chose the right sneeboer trowel for you or for a gift for gardeners. There is a long handle and short handle version of the Cherry Old Dutch Style Planting Trowel, and one with a long Ash handle.
Trusco and Toyo - what’s the difference?
Trusco and Toyo - what’s the difference?
Gardening Overalls - featured in The Telegraph!
Gardening Overalls - featured in The Telegraph!
We’re delighted to be featured in today’s Telegraph. They describe the Carhartt bib overalls as “built for movement” for gardening. They are the original workwear overalls, incredibly well designed - perfect around the garden or garage. Carhartt R01 Duck overalls in brown or black, or the women's Crawford Bib Overall
Which Pruning Saw should you buy - our buying guide...
Which Pruning Saw should you buy - our buying guide...
We’ve always been a big fan of a pruning saw. Ironically, because we don’t actually like pruning things in the garden. We like our plants, shrubs and trees to be big and natural. But then they get overgrown and we then have to tame them. We rate Japanese pruning saws because they cut on the pull rather than the push, u
Our Award-Winning Light will brighten up your life in the winter!
Our Award-Winning Light will brighten up your life in the winter!
Leather Work by Edd
Leather Work by Edd
Leather garden tool sheaths and axe sheaths all designed and made in England by Edd from Tinker and Fix. Holsters for japanese niwaki secateurs and opinel pen knives. Axe sheaths custom made. Sheaths for Japanese hori hori garden knives. Custom designs available too for penknives and knives.
Buy Once, Buy Well.. from the oldest scissor-makers in the Western world
Buy Once, Buy Well.. from the oldest scissor-makers in the Western world
Why are Japanese blades considered to be the best in the world?
Why are Japanese blades considered to be the best in the world?
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