The book is devoted to the design and construction of metal-cutting tools for both general purposes and special gear-cutting, thread-forming, hole processing, etc. It also gives chapters on tools for automated production, on abrasive and diamond tools and on the selection of materials used in the production of cutting tools. The book is compiled in accordance with the program of the course "Design of cutting tools" and is a textbook for students of the specialty "Engineering technology, metal-cutting machines and tools" of engineering technical colleges. It is also intended for industrial workers.