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  Owning a fireplace means having the requisite tools to take care of the fire. Fireplace tool sets commonly come with a poker to stoke the fire, a shovel to remove burned debris and ash and a brush to clean the ash residue out of the fireplace. You don't need a run of the mill set of fireplace tools, however, as many unusual tools are available.
  
  

Rustic Appeal

• Choose a set of fireplace tools made from recycled products, such as the eco-friendly design by Ferro and Fuoco. Including a poker, shovel and pair of tongs, this 32-inch set is hand forged using recycled railroad tracks. The iron is extremely hard due to railroad traffic and will not damage easily. The poker and shovel are crafted with specially rolled handles for a rustic appeal.
  
  

Elegant Design

• The elegant twisted rope design of the hand forged 31-inch steel fireplace tools by Pilgrim are an excellent alternative for those beautifully decorated homes. This set of four tools includes a poker, pair of tongs, shovel and sturdy broom to ensure that all tasks are completed with ease. The twisted rope design creates the handle of each tool, pulling the design into a ring at the end for easy storage.
  
  

Birdcage Beauty

• Distinctive birdcage basket handles are the way to go for whimsical or eclectic homes. Made of pewter wrought iron, this four-piece set of fireplace 30-inch tall tools includes a poker, log hook, shovel and Tampico broom. Each handle is graced with a delicate woven basket design that creates a miniature birdcage appearance to add beauty to the home's hearth.
  
  

Country Hearts

• Select a pewter wrought iron set of fireplace tools with handles shaped into hearts for that country style living room. This four-piece set is forged into heart-shaped handles, complete with a ring for hanging, and includes a shovel, broom, poker and pair of tongs. The set measures 30 inches tall and will smoothly blend in with its surroundings.
  
  

Sleek Sophistication

• The brushed nickel and black fireplace tools offer a sleek option for those sophisticated homes. This four-piece, 31-inch set includes a shovel, broom, log hook and poker to handle all fireplace needs. Each cylindrical-twisted handle is made of brushed nickel and fits comfortably in the hand.