We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Tool: Marking Knife Shop Now Manufacturer: Bent Rivers MSRP: $240 I’ve made it pretty well known that I have a weakness for “bespoke tool makers.” What excites me about this corner of the craft is that there are so many talented individuals producing tools that are works of art—tools the broader woodworking world simply needs to know about. Nick at Bent Rivers is one of those makers who deserves the spotlight. The tools coming out of his shop are nothing short of jaw-dropping. One of Nick’s flagship products is the marking knife holder you see here. Each holder is machined from solid brass, then fitted with a variety of carefully selected woods ranging from exotic hardwoods to richly dyed burls. They’re specifically designed to fit the Ron Hock (now sold by Lee Valley) marking knives, and they transform that already excellent blade into something truly special.…