Benchmark Tool ID

Category Maker Era

Field intake

Capture quick photos and notes while the tool is in front of you. Photos stay local in this browser session and notes are included in saved ID reports.

Add tool photos

Asking price Inventory tag

Acquisition cost Selling fee %

Field notes Marketplace query override

Observed traits

Mark what you can see on the tool. Matches are re-ranked by maker marks, hardware, construction, and included parts.

Guided observations

Use consistent field observations to narrow maker, category, date clues, and condition without needing exact terminology.

Tool family Maker mark

Primary material/detail Included parts

Condition issue Measurement

Date clue

Select a match

Use the filters to narrow by maker, tool family, construction details, marks, and approximate era.

Reference updates

Use this intake format for new auction results, catalog dates, user corrections, or verified maker details.

Tool or model Evidence source

Source quality Review status

New information

Sale price Sale date

Update type

Add reference record

Create a new searchable tool record from verified notes, catalog evidence, or repeatable sold comps.

Reference quality

Audit records that need better comps, traits, dating evidence, or review before you rely on them for pricing.

Saved identifications

Keep a local working list for tools you plan to research, list, restore, or sell.