At Tortuga Tools, we believe trimming tools should be more than just sharp — they should be smart.
Born from a love of pottery and a frustration with tools that couldn’t keep up, we set out to design a trimming system that blends form, function, and flexibility. Every handle, tip, and curve is crafted with purpose — so you can switch, swap, and keep creating without missing a beat. Whether you’re refining a delicate teacup or tackling a hefty vase, our tools are built to feel great in your hand, stand up to heavy studio use, and help you make work you’re proud of.
Premium tungsten carbide tools designed by potters for potters! Woman-owned and assembled in California
Why Tungsten Carbide?
- Edge That Lasts
Almost as hard as diamond, scoring around 9 on the Mohs scale, it’s exceptionally wear-resistant and built to hold an edge through countless trimming sessions. - Even Strength
Tungsten carbide is naturally brittle, but our sintered tips have uniform strength throughout, avoiding the weak points that come from heating and bending. - Harder Than Steel
It’s double the density and stiffness of steel, making it an ideal choice for tools that need to maintain sharpness over time.
Words from tortuga tools potters
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They're easily now the nicest and sharpest tools I own. They feel nice and will definitely be my go to tools for trimming from now on ❤️ -
After putting them to the test, I've got to say - I'm impressed. Sleek design, vibrant colors, and the kind of precision every potter dreams of. These tools are the real deal. -
The seven shape is versatile, allowing me to trim my curved lid, straight sides, and the tip was great for intricate trimming around the flange. All sides of this tool can be used. If you haven't used it before, give it a try. The tips are made from Tungsten Carbide, a wear resistant material. You can also easily replace the tips. -
The blade is made of tungsten carbide and is just like my treasured bison tool, except when it breaks you can replace the trimming tip! That is the one downside of using tungsten carbide, it's brittleness is very high, it can be easily chipped or cracked when dropped. But it's so worth the possibility when this tool never dulls or loses its sharpened edge.
