5 best chisels

When performing repairs in the apartment and house or to perform tasks in the workshop for the manufacture of metal structures can not do without chisels. This is a small tool made of chrome-vanadium or chrome-molybdenum steel, which has a cutting edge and impact part. The width of the cutting blade varies from 10 to 40 mm, which affects the performance and access to bottlenecks. The impact part is made of different shapes, depending on the category of the tool.

Our experts have prepared a rating of the best chisels that have passed the test of time from masters and ordinary users. The article is based on customer feedback and product characteristics that have attracted the attention of specialists. The rating will help you choose a convenient and suitable tool for working with metal, brick, concrete, asphalt and other materials.

Top Chisels Rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best hand chisels	1	Chisel on metal Stanley FatMax 4-18-332 25x305 mm	871 ₽
	2	Fit 46722	193 ₽
	3	TOPEX 03A149	302 ₽
The best chisels for perforators	1	SDS MAX MATRIX 70343 18x25x600 mm	404 ₽
	2	MATRIX 70311 (40x400 mm)	280 ₽

The best hand chisels

In the workshop or when repairing it is cheaper to do with manual chisels. In order for the cutting part to cut through solid materials it is necessary to strike a hammer on a five-sided, designed for heavy blows. The tool does not require electricity and they can work in all spatial positions. With chisels of this rating category, it will be possible to cut a sheet of metal, cut out the workpiece, knock down welding drops from the surface, pierce a channel, gouge a brick out of a wall, etc. But manual work quickly tires, so this chisel will not work for a long time.

Chisel on metal Stanley FatMax 4-18-332 25x305 mm

Rating: 4.9

Experts gave the first place in the ranking of the best chisels to the product from the American manufacturer FatMax, however, now most of the products for the Russian market are made at Chinese factories, but in compliance with the brand standards and its equipment. This chisel has been tested in Europe and Russia, and the store can always ask for a certificate of conformity for review. The goods are sold only through the dealer network, which protects the buyer from fakes. Inventory is designed for plumbing in the workshop for everyday use. The width of the cutting edge is 25 mm, which is convenient for chopping or removing scale. The core is made of a powerful hexagon and has a length of 305 mm. In the feedback, the masters share that they can cut through a sheet up to 5 mm thick with a few blows.

Experts put the model in the rating as the best for cutting carbon and alloyed steel, brass, copper, aluminum and cast iron. Cope and chisel weld. The tool will come in handy when dismantling, where it will be used to cut the bolts, rivets and nuts. Thanks to the wide lining around the nick, the master's hand is reliably protected from being hit by a hammer.

Fit 46722

Rating: 4.8

This product in the ranking belongs to a Canadian company that organized production in China to reduce the final cost. The chisel in the form of a hexagon is poured out of tool steel with enhanced impact resistance. The handle is equipped with a thick rubber vibration absorbing pad. Protective "mushroom" prevents a hammer on the hand. The cutting edge of 22 mm is optimal for slotting channels for wiring. A length of 250 mm is convenient for working in confined spaces.

Experts recommend this chisel in the rating as the most affordable option in the category of hand tools for disassembling brickwork or cutting small channels in concrete. This is the best option for use during home repairs. You will need another chisel to thread the nuts in order to unwind the old fasteners, therefore it is useful in any owner's garage.

TOPEX 03A149

Rating: 4.7

The third place in the ranking belongs to the chisel of the Polish manufacturer, which leads the production in its homeland. The tool is made of high-strength steel and is designed for crushing concrete, brick, plaster and stone. The hexagonal pin ends with a spatula with an edge width of 19 mm. The narrow sting contributes to accelerated immersion in the material and high performance during dismantling. Many users in reviews especially like the chisel handle, equipped with four protrusions under the fingers. This contributes to a strong grip so that the equipment does not fly out of the hands. A wide rubber pad from the butt reliably protects the master from hammer blows. The chisel looks decent, and the brand logo on each product increases protection against fakes.

In our opinion, this is the best tool in terms of price and quality. Another chisel is useful when removing masonry, for example, when expanding the door or window opening. This is facilitated by a long stem of 400 mm, which can act on thick walls and not injure your hands.

The best chisels for perforators

This category of tooling in the rating is used along with perforators. The chisel is inserted into the power tool chuck and performs blows from the “drunk bearing” in the gearbox. Using such equipment it will be possible to quickly make large holes in the masonry, disassemble partitions or remove the old finish layer. Chisel length is selected based on the wall thickness. But the use of this inventory automatically implies the presence of a punch, and yet it is not suitable for working with metal.

SDS MAX MATRIX 70343 18x25x600 mm

Rating: 4.9

This is a German product in the ranking produced at production facilities in China. The rig is made of 18 mm hexagon with a splashed end of the blade shape. The width of the cutting edge is 25 mm and is optimal for removing the outer layer and for immersion in the material. The chisel length is 600 mm and it is designed for use in impact mode without rotation. The shank is made in the SDS-max configuration and is compatible only with large construction drills.

According to our experts, the chisel should be in the ranking of the best due to the large length of 600 mm. This is one of the maximum indicators that is suitable for punching ventilation channels and laying pipes in the walls of houses with a cross section of 500 mm (“Stalin”) to perform all the work on one side and avoid alignment of the holes. According to reviews, this is a hardy chisel that will last a long time and does not need regular grinding.

MATRIX 70311 (40x400 mm)

Rating: 4.8

The product from the German brand manufactured in Europe. The chisel has a rod section of 14 mm and an expanding blade 40 mm wide. The length of 400 mm is optimal for exposure to walls from the height of the master without the use of a ladder. In reviews, users like sharp sharpening of the cutting edge and efficiency. This is achieved through the manufacture of alloy steel and subsequent hardening. The sharpening angle is not accidental and was selected experimentally by the developers of the company. The recess in the locking groove of the shank prevents the tool from accidentally slipping out of the chuck.

Our experts recommend this model from the rating as the best for quick removal of the outer layer of finish. A flat chisel with a blade width of 40 mm easily hooks a layer of plaster and raises it for efficient removal. The low weight and the applicability to small drills with an SDS-plus chuck contribute to continuous operation throughout the day.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.