About Carbide Tools Ltd

Shop FloorCarbide Tools was founded in 1970 by Michael Hilary and Eamon Stevenson in a workshop in Phibsboro, Dublin, before moving to a purpose built factory in Coolock in 1975, where we have remained to this day.

Carbide Tools provide a complete range of tools and service to the Irish woodworking industry. We manufacture TCT Sawblades and market them with a range of Router Cutters under the HARDTIPT brand. Furthermore, we are the sole agents in Ireland for both AKE and FREZITE , whom are considered amongst the finest manufacturers of Sawblades and Tooling respectively in Europe and are both ISO9000 certified.

In addition we are agents for a large list of manufacturers of complimentary tools:

  • TITMAN and KWO Router Cutters
  • JSO PCD Router Cutters & Boring Bits
  • 3-ANCHORS Mortise Chisel & Bits
  • MAKA Mortise Chisel bits
  • UTENSILEGNO Mortise Chain & Gear
  • SIMONDS Narrow Bandsaw Blades
  • REKORD Helical Planer Blocks... and many more.


We have a nationwide Sales team to ensure you get the level of service and support you deserve, backed up by a professional and committed staff in our manufacturing and distribution centre in Dublin.

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