Quick reference of the tool stats as they are not listed in the merchant’s list.
Tool Buffs and Debuffs
Universal Tools -1 mining, -1 sharpening, All jobs.
Quality Universal Tools No buffs or Debuffs, All jobs.
Grandfather’s Mining Equipment +1 mining, only mining.
Mining Equipment +1 Mining, Mining only.
Good Mining Equipment +2 Mining, Mining only.
Forging Tools +1 Forging, -1 Mining, -1 Sharpening, All Jobs.
Good Forging Tools +2 Forging, -1 mining, -1 sharpening, All jobs.
Tempered Tongs +3 Smelting, Smelting only.
Heat Resistant Tongs +5 Smelting, Smelting only.
Grindstone +1 Sharpening, All jobs.
Good Grindstone +2 Sharpening, All Jobs.
This is all I have seen so far except for one that is part of the story. This could change with updates.
Thanks to stauchd for his great guide, all credit to his effort. you can also read the original guide from Steam Community. enjoy the game.
