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From the Manufacturer -- For the professional woodworker. The slightly squared special polypropylene handle gives a good, comfortable grip on this hard-wearing chisel. And there is less danger of the chisel twisting and slipping during use. Designed for use with mallet but can be struck occasionally with a hammer. Europe's most popular chisel. Bevel edge set includes 1/4-, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1 and 1-1/4 inch chisels in wood box.
Product Description -- These chisels are a mainstay in many a cabinetmaker's toolbox. This 6-piece set includes the following sizes: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1-1/4" in a hinged wooden box. Beveled edges are honed and ready to use. High carbon Sheffield steel.
Features:
. 1/4-, 3/8-, 1/2-, 3/4-, 1 and 1-1/4 inch chisels
. Beveled edge
. Slightly squared special polypropolyne handles
. Wooden box included
Reviews:
Chisels are a great value for the money. -- These are easy to sharpen and they do hold an edge fairly well. The handles feel extremely cheap, but I have been using a rubber hammer to strike the handles with and they are holding up fine. Looks can be deceiving I guess. I do like the shape of these handles better than a perfectly round handle. The box is cheaply made, but sturdy enough, and it does a great job of protecting the chisels from the hazards of shop life. I recommend these chisels as a good buy, well worth the money.
Good Starter Set - But skip the box -- These are my first set of chisels - I don't know how much I'll use them, so I want to keep the purchase cost reasonable. They arrived with an o.k. edge, but needed a little cleanup. The handles feel really solid. As for the box, well I really like to keep my stuff organized, so I like to get promo sets that come with cases - but this box was pretty [...]...The clasp on the front doesn't latch and the inside is just a flimsy molded polystyrene insert(same plastic they make disposable cold drink cups out of). I recommend getting one of the other sets without the box and either hanging them on pegboard or putting them in a toolbox drawer.
Excellent Value -- The price makes this set an excellent value. The chisels come "sharpened" but they are not ready for use. Spend some time flattening the back and put a really sharp edge on these chisels. Substantial machine marks are present on the backs of these chisels and you'll need to spend a fair bit of time flattening the back. After that, it is smooth sailing. The chisels come with plastic edge protectors so the box is superfluous. But I kept it anyway to help organize my drawer. Also, the handles are surprisingly comfortable.
Great Value For The Price -- These chisels (now branded as IRWIN , not Marples) are a great value. They require flattening, as all chisels do; they will not serve you right out of the box. Be sure you understand the process and flatten, sharpen and hone your chisels properly and I believe you'll find these a perfectly servicable set. There is certainly better: another reviewer mentioned Lie-Nielson which is like comparinga Ford to a Bentley. They are in another class and are priced accordingly. For the price I don't believe you'll find better. I purchased mine sans box, so I can't comment on that, but at this price the box should be considered a bonus and shouldn't really figure into your decision at all.
Good general purpose chisels -- Alex Leslie is right . These are very nice chisels. Maybe a tad nicer than the regular stanley version. I like the longer blades on these . They feel good in your hand with the comfortable handles. They are easy to sharpen and hold an edge pretty well. Japanese white or blue steel chisels blow them away , but you won't find them here and they are very expensive. These are very affordable and I'm not so worried about preserving them. Go ahead and beat them with a hammer. It won't hurt them. The blue handles are tougher than they look . They are also lighter than the clear yellow resin handles we are all used to.