Zen Wu Toolworks was founded by Luke Lyu. He builds tools for woodworkers who care about the little things: accuracy, feel, and the kind of details that make you want to pick a tool up and actually enjoy using it.

The ZenSharp Sharpening System

The tools are simple and clean, balancing the advantages and ideas from both Japanese and Western traditions, but they are never overcomplicated. A straightedge might have a small notch that makes checking flatness easier, or a square might be cut just right so it sits comfortably in your hand. Materials like titanium, stainless, and thoughtfully sourced hardwoods make them stand out, but they are still warm and approachable.

What makes Zen Wu stand out isn’t just the tools themselves but the way Luke approaches them. He sees them as more than measuring devices or reference edges; rather, they’re part of the relationship a woodworker builds with their tools. Over time, a favorite square or plane becomes familiar, reliable, and used often.

Zen-Wu Z-1T Straight Edge

Zen Wu Toolworks has a quiet following among woodworkers who appreciate that kind of approach. The tools aren’t just beautiful to look at; instead, they perform well through thoughtful design and use.

Zen Wu Tools can be found at zenwutoolworks.com and on Instagram.

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