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1. Narex Czech Steel Premium 6 pc set w/ 6 mm (1/4"), 10 mm (3/8"), 12 mm (1/2"), 16 mm (5/8"), 20 mm (13/16") , 26 mm (1 1/16") Woodworking Chisels w/ Hornbeam Handles in Wooden Presentation Box 853200
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Premium 6 piece woodworking chisel set comes on a wooden presentation boxBlades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
6 (1/4"), 8 (5/16"), 10 (3/8") 12 (1/2"), 16 (5/8") 20 (11/16") , 26 (1" 1/16"), 32 (1 1/4") mm
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel
Handles are made from super-hard European Hornbeam
Description
These chisels are made by a small tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic and are of exceptional quality. The blades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59. The blades take and hold an excellent edge. The blades are accurately ground and have a slimmer cross section that woodworkers prefer. As with all edge tool, they'll need final honing/sharpening before use. These chisels are an excellent value in a good quality tool. This is a Premium 6 piece set contains the following sizes: 6 mm (1/4"), 10 mm (3/8") 12 mm (1/2"), 16 mm (5/8") 20 mm (11/16") and 26 mm (1" 1/16"). Bevels are ground at a 25 degree bevel. Blades are 4 5/8" to 5 1/2" long. Handles are stained super-hard European Hornbeam and 5 1/2" long. Overall sizes range in length from 9 7/8" to 11". Blades have well-seated heavy steel tangs and handles a brass ferrules to withstand vigorous mallet work. They come in a wooden presentation box.2. Narex (Made in Czech Republic) Premium 8 pc set 6 (1/4"), 8 (5/16"), 10 (3/8") 12 (1/2"), 16 (5/8") 20 (11/16") , 26 (1" 1/16"), 32 (1 1/4") mm Chisels w/ Hornbeam Handles
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Made by a small tool manufacturer in the Czech RepublicBlades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
6 (1/4"), 8 (5/16"), 10 (3/8") 12 (1/2"), 16 (5/8") 20 (11/16") , 26 (1" 1/16"), 32 (1 1/4") mm
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel. Handles are made from super-hard European Hornbeam
Handles are made from super hard European Hornbeam
Description
These chisels are made by a small tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic and are of exceptional quality. The blades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59. The blades take and hold an excellent edge. The blades are accurately ground and have a slimmer cross section that woodworkers prefer. As with all edge tool, they'll need sharpening before use. These chisels are an excellent value in a good quality tool. This is a Premium 8 piece set contains the following sizes:6 (1/4"), 8 (5/16"), 10 (3/8") 12 (1/2"), 16 (5/8") 20 (11/16") , 26 (1" 1/16") and 32 (1 1/4") mm. They are ground at a 25 degree bevel. Blades are 4 5/8" to 5 1/2" long. Handles are stained Hornbeam and 5 1/2" long. Overall sizes range in length from 9 7/8" to 11". Blades have well-seated heavy steel tangs and handles a brass ferrules to withstand vigorous mallet work. They come in a retail box.3. Narex Czech Steel Premium Woodworking Cabinetmakers Chisel with European Hornbeam Handle Sizes from 6 mm to 50 mm 811303-811350 (6 mm - 1/4")
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Made by a highly respected edge tool manufacturer in the Czech RepublicBlades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Available in sizes from 6 mm to 50 mm
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel
Handles made from waxed European Hornbeam and have a solid brass ferrul
Description
The Premium line of Narex chisels has a slimmer cross section than the Profi (Professional) line with Beech handles. Primary bevels are ground at 25 degrees. Blades are 4 5/8" to 6 1/2" long. Handles are stained European Hornbeam and are 5 1/2" long. Overall sizes range in length from 9 7/8" to 12".Widths are available from 6 mm to 50 mm. Blades have well-seated heavy steel tangs. Handles have a solid brass ferrule to withstand vigorous mallet work. These chisels are an excellent value in a good quality tool.4. Narex Czech Steel Premium 4 pc Set True Imperial 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1" Bench Cabinetmaker Chisels w/ Hornbeam Handles 863251
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Made to our specifications by a highly respected tool manufacturer in the Czech RepublicBlades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Blade sizes are true imperial 1/4", 1/2". 3/4" and 1"
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel.
In 2008 FWW earned Author's Choice for "Best Value" in the western style bench chisel category
Description
These chisels were made to our specifications by a highly respected tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic and are of exceptional quality. The blades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59. The blades take and hold an excellent edge. The blades are accurately ground and have a slimmer cross section that woodworkers prefer. As with all edge tool, they will need final honing and sharpening before use. This is a Premium true Imperial 4 piece set containing the following sizes: 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch. 3/4 inch and 1 inch. Blades are ground at a 25 degree bevel. Blades are 4 5/8 to to 5 1/2 inches long Handles are natural Hornbeam and are 5 1/2" long. Overall sizes range in length from 9 7/8 inches to 11 inches. Blades have well-seated heavy steel tangs and handles have brass ferrules to withstand vigorous mallet work. They come in a retail box. These chisels are an excellent value in a good quality tool.5. Narex Premium 40 mm (1 5/8") Chisel with Hornbeam Handles 811640
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Made by a small tool manufacturer in the Czech RepublicBlade is made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Blade sizes is 40 mm (1 5/8") wide
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel.
Handles are made from super hard European Hornbeam
Description
This chisel is made by a small tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic and is of exceptional quality. The blade is made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59. The blade will take and hold an excellent edge. The blade is accurately ground and has a slimmer cross section that woodworkers prefer. As with all fine edge tool, it will need sharpening/honing before use. This chisels is an excellent value in a good quality tool. This blade is 40 mm (1 5/8 inches) wide and is 6 inshes long. The handle is made from super hard European Hornbeam and is 5 1/2 inches long. Overall length is 11 1/2 inches. Bevel is ground at a 25 degree bevel. The blade has a well-seated heavy steel tang and the handle has a brass ferrule to withstand vigorous mallet work.6. Narex Czech Steel Premium 8 pc Set True Imperial 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" 3/4", 7/8" and 1" Bench Cabinetmaker Chisels w/ Hornbeam Handles 863251/863253
Feature
Made to our specifications by a highly respected tool manufacturer in the Czech RepublicBlades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Blade sizes are true imperial 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" 3/4", 7/8" and 1"
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel.
Handles made from super hard European Hornbeam
Description
These chisels were made to our specifications by a highly respected tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic and are of exceptional quality. The blades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59. The blades take and hold an excellent edge. The blades are accurately ground and have a slimmer cross section that woodworkers prefer. As with all edge tool, they will need final honing and sharpening before use. This is a Premium true Imperial 4 piece set containing the following sizes: 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, 3/4 inch, 7/8 inch and 1 inch. Blades are ground at a 25 degree bevel. Blades are 4 5/8 to to 5 1/2 inches long Handles are natural Hornbeam and are 5 1/2" long. Overall sizes range in length from 9 7/8 inches to 11 inches. Blades have well-seated heavy steel tangs and handles have brass ferrules to withstand vigorous mallet work. They come in a retail box. These chisels are an excellent value in a good quality tool.7. Narex Premium 12 pc Chisel set 6 (1/4") 8 (5/16") 10 (3/8") 12 (1/2") 16 (5/8") 18 (3/4") 20 (11/16") , 26 (1" 1/16") 30 (1 1/8") 32 (1 1/4") 40 (1 5/8") and 50 (2") mm Hornbeam Handles 811604-50
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Made by a small tool manufacturer in the Czech RepublicBlades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Set included 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 26, 30, 32, 40 and 50 mm
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel. Handles are made from super-hard European Hornbeam
Handles are made from super hard European Hornbeam
Description
These chisels are made by a highly respected edge tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic and are of exceptional quality. The blades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59. The blades take and hold an excellent edge. The blades are accurately ground and have a slimmer cross section that woodworkers prefer. As with all fine edge tools, they will need sharpening/honing before use. These chisels are an excellent value in a good quality tool. This is a Premium 12 piece set contains the following sizes: 6 (1/4"), 8 (5/16"), 10 (3/8") 12 (1/2"), 16 (5/8"), 18 (3/4"), 20 (11/16") , 26 (1 1/16"), 30 (1 1/8"), 32 (1 1/4"), 40 (1 5/8") and 50 (2") mm. They are ground at a 25 degree bevel. Blades are 4 5/8" inches to 6 1/2" inches long. Handles are stained Hornbeam and 5 1/2" long. Overall sizes range in length from 9 7/8 to 12 inches. Blades have well-seated heavy steel tangs and solid brass ferrules to withstand vigorous mallet work. They do not come in a retail box.8. Narex Premium Cranked Neck Chisel 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", and 1" with Hornbeam Handles 813307-813325 (1/2")
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Made by a highly respected cutting tool manufacturer in the Czech RepublicBlades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Blade sizes are available in the following sizes: 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" and 1"
Chisels are bent at 30 degrees and bevel is ground at a 25 degree bevel.
Handles are made from super hard European Hornbeam
Description
These Crank Neck chisels are made by a highly respected cutting tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic and are of exceptional quality. Due to the 30 degree offset handle, these chisels can access hard to reach areas that other chisels cannot touch. They are also perfect for flush trimming. The blades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59. The blades take and hold an excellent edge. The blades are accurately ground and have a slimmer cross section that woodworkers prefer. Cutting edges are ground at a 25 degree bevel. Blades are 4 1/2 inches to 5 1/2 inches long. Handles are stained Hornbeam and 5 inches long. Overall sizes range in length from 9 3/4 inches to 10 1/2 inches. Blades have well-seated heavy steel tangs and handles have a solid brass ferrule. As with all edge tools, they will need final honing before use. These chisels are an excellent value in a good quality tool.9. Narex Premium 4 pc Cranked Neck Chisel set 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", and 1" w/ Hornbeam Handles
Feature
Made by a small tool manufacturer in the Czech RepublicBlades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Blade sizes are 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" and 1"
Chisels are bent at 30 degrees and bevel is ground at a 25 degree bevel.
Handles are made from super hard European Hornbeam
Description
This is a set of Crank Neck chisels made by a small tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic and are of exceptional quality. Due to the offset handle, these chisels can access hard to reach places that other chisels cannot touch. They are also perfect for flush trimming. The blades are bent at a 30 degree angle and are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59. The blades take and hold an excellent edge. The blades are accurately ground and have a slimmer cross section that woodworkers prefer. As with all edge tools, they will need sharpening before use. These chisels are an excellent value in a good quality tool. This is a Premium 4 piece set of Cranked Neck chisels contains the following sizes: 1/4 inch; , 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch and 1 inch. Cutting edges are ground at a 25 degree bevel. Blades are 4 1/2 inches to 5 1/2 inches long. Handles are stained Hornbeam and 5 inches long. Overall sizes range in length from 9 3/4 inches to 10 1/2 inches. Blades have well-seated heavy steel tangs and handles have a brass ferrules. They do not come in a retail box.10. Narex Czech Steel Premium 4 pc Set True Imperial 1/8", 3/8", 5/8", 7/8" Bench Cabinetmaker Chisels w/ Hornbeam Handles 863253
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Made to our specifications by a highly respected tool manufacturer in the Czech RepublicBlades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Blade sizes are true imperial 1/8", 3/8". 5/8" and 7/8"
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel.
Handles made from super hard European Hornbeam
Description
These chisels were made to our specifications by a highly respected tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic and are of exceptional quality. The blades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59. The blades take and hold an excellent edge. The blades are accurately ground and have a slimmer cross section that woodworkers prefer. As with all edge tool, they will need final honing and sharpening before use. This is a Premium true Imperial 4 piece set containing the following sizes: 1/8 inch, 3/8 inch. 5/8 inch and 7/8 inch. Blades are ground at a 25 degree bevel. Blades are 4 5/8 to to 5 1/2 inches long Handles are natural Hornbeam and are 5 1/2" long. Overall sizes range in length from 9 7/8 inches to 11 inches. Blades have well-seated heavy steel tangs and handles have brass ferrules to withstand vigorous mallet work. They come in a retail box. These chisels are an excellent value in a good quality tool.11. Narex Czech Steel Premium 4 pc set 6 (1/4"), 12 (1/2"), 20 (3/4") , 26 (1") mm Chisels w/ Hornbeam Handles
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Made by a small tool manufacturer in the Czech RepublicBlades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Blade sizes are 6 mm (1/4
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel.
Handles from from super hard European Hornbeam