Outstanding quality holdfast
This is an outstanding quality holdfast (hand forged, too).  The workmanship is good, the finish is smooth, and the tip of the holdfast is parallel to my benchtop which means it holds a work piece without damaging the surface (it's still a good idea with all clamping products to add a piece of leather or some similar material to provide extra protection).<br /><br />EDIT:  The shaft of the holdfast is 5/8”in diameter which may make it seem a bit loose in a 3/4" bench hole.  If that's the case, the holdfast can be further secured by giving the part of the holdfast immediately over the tip a firm rap to the back.<br /><br />I had some questions about securing the holdfast and the vendor promptly provided the answers I needed (think about sandpaper rubbed across the shaft to secure the holdfast to the benchtop).  The vendor was phenomenal, quickly and fully answering my questions.  It is nice to deal directly with the maker rather than an impersonal business.
Rating: 5 stars