Farrar & Tanner Reviews

These pencils were mentioned recently by a writing course tutor, as being the type used by John Steinbeck, and when I found out I had to use half the pressure and achieved twice the speed, I became further intrigued. They live up to all that and more. Stylish, and in a gorgeous box. I cannot now use anything else, it just doesn't feel the same. Service was great too, thank you.

Overall the price I paid, delivery, etc were fine, however I feel the engraving service let F&T down on this occasion. No option was given as to which side of the handle the engraving would appear on. I erroneously assumed they would use the side with no branding as it result in a clean, uncluttered finish. Instead they chose to squeeze the engraving at one end of the handle on the same side as the Opinel branding leading to a very crushed and cluttered aesthetic. At just under £50 for an Opinel complete with the engraving I would have expected a bit more thought to have gone into the process. The knife was intended as part of a “landmark” birthday gift for a forager, however given the knifes appearance I decided just to give it to them and come up with something else for their birthday. So at least they will get an extra present, but I’m left disappointed with F&T.

Overall the price I paid, delivery, etc were fine, however I feel the engraving service let F&T down on this occasion. No option was given as to which side of the handle the engraving would appear on. I erroneously assumed they would use the side with no branding as it result in a clean, uncluttered finish. Instead they chose to squeeze the engraving at one end of the handle on the same side as the Opinel branding leading to a very crushed and cluttered aesthetic. At just under £50 for an Opinel complete with the engraving I would have expected a bit more thought to have gone into the process. The knife was intended as part of a “landmark” birthday gift for a forager, however given the knifes appearance I decided just to give it to them and come up with something else for their birthday. So at least they will get an extra present, but I’m left disappointed with F&T.

I bought this as a gift for my Dad’s 60th and he absolutely loves it. It’s an excellent piece and I would definitely shop again here in the future. Delivery was also very fast and efficient.

Bought for Chef Hubby who appreciates lovely wood. He loves it. Holds plenty of knives. kitchen craft acacia wood magnetic knife rack

I purchased a personalised wooden knife magnet and it’s brilliant, I love it. My one small critic would be if you could have an option for the personalisation to be in different corners and not just the top right.

Beautiful well made watch with a lovely chain. The mechanism can be seen and looks amazing and the double hunter allows watch face and mechanism to be seen - access is really easy by pushing the button on the top. Eye catching watch that will look great with any waistcoat!!!!