8 best chisels

In each woodworking workshop an important role is played by such a tool as a chisel. It is designed for cutting wood, both manually and with the help of machine tools. The chisel consists of two parts, the cutting part and the handle. A wide assortment of this tool is on sale, therefore a beginning joiner or carpenter cannot do without expert recommendations.

How to choose a chisel

1. Purpose. The starting point for the selection of chisel is the purpose of the tool. The home owner should have a flat chisel with a blade width of 14-30 mm in the case. The carpenter and carpenter will need models with different sizes of the cutting part (from 6 to 32 mm). And for figured cutting of a tree the specialized tool with the rounded off form of an edge is required.
2. Cutting part. To keep the blade sharp for a long time, special high carbon or tool steel is used. During the heat treatment, the blade hardness is brought to the level of 60-65 HRc. Not always the manufacturer brings the sharpness to the state of the razor. Therefore, the master must immediately after purchase to bring the cutting edge to perfect condition.
3. Lever. The requirement for the handle of different masters is significantly different. Some people appreciate strength, because in the process of creating a masterpiece they have to hit the back of the hammer. Such masters will suit the all-metal construction or the handle with a steel shock heel. Other woodworkers prefer soft and comfortable handles that don’t slip out of the palm of your hand. In this case, the two-piece designs look optimal.
4. Optional accessories. A chisel is a rather vulnerable tool to mechanical stress. Therefore, it must be carefully stored and in time to correct the blade. When buying a few chisels, you should give preference to sets with a case. Many manufacturers carefully complete the blade with protective caps made of plastic. And some kits are prudently equipped with a grindstone. If the master prefers to store the tool on the stand, then there should be a special through hole in the end part of the handle.

We have selected 8 best chisels in our review. The final positions in the rating were influenced by expert opinions and feedback from Russian woodworkers.

Top chisels

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best Flat Chisels	1	Hart HCC32 32mm	1 230 ₽
	2	DYNAGRIP Stanley 0-16-890 30 mm	717 ₽
	3	MATRIX Tiger eye 24503, 8 mm	236 ₽
The best semicircular chisels	1	NAREX SUPER 2009 LINE PROFI 16 mm	1 100 ₽
	2	FIT 43141 8 mm	205 ₽
The best sets of chisels	1	Stanley DYNAGRIP 2-16-885	2 359 ₽
	2	NAREX SUPER 2009 LINE PROFI 8, 10, 16, 32 mm	2 076 ₽
	3	COBALT 245-695	1 380 ₽

Best Flat Chisels

To perform straight cuts in wood using flat chisels. With their help planing of small areas, deepening of rectangular or square shape, grooves and chamfers are chosen. The tool is different cutting width. Experts recommend the use of the following products.

Hart HCC32 32mm

Rating: 4.9

The strength and durability of the experts called the main advantages of a chisel Hart 32 mm HCC32. The US-Chinese tool has an all-metal construction.The manufacturer chose forged steel as the material. Due to selective heat treatment, a unique combination of a hard blade and a relatively soft handle was obtained. Therefore, the chisel copes with both cutting and planing, and with gouging niches. The presence of a shock plate allows you to use when working not only mallets, but also metal hammers. The tool becomes the winner of our ranking.

Users praise chisel for versatility, reliability, sharpness of the cutting part. Only the weight of the product is impressive (610 g).

DYNAGRIP Stanley 0-16-890 30 mm

Rating: 4.8

To remove the thinnest layer from a wooden blank, a very sharp chisel is required. Experts advise to look at the model DYNAGRIP Stanley 0-16-890 30 mm. The working part of the tool is made of high carbon steel with one-sided sharpening. It is distinguished by reliability, endures shock load. In the handle manufacturer (USA-China) mounted soft inserts that prevent the chisels from sliding. At the end of the handle there is a steel cap that withstands hammer blows. The strengths of the model is the optimal combination of price, weight (300 g) and blade width (30 mm). The tool is suitable for selecting grooves and holes in wood.

Winning the first place in our rating chisel not allowed user feedback. They are unhappy with the hardness of the blade, so the sharpening does not last long.

MATRIX Tiger eye 24503, 8 mm

Rating: 4.7

For shaped carving requires a sharp tool with a narrow cutting part. The German chisel MATRIX Tiger eye 8 mm fully satisfies these requirements. The consumer can be surprised by the low price of the tool, this phenomenon is explained by the Chinese assembly. The manufacturer was able to create a convenient cutting tool, which experts recommend for beginners to "cabinetmakers". The cutting part is made of alloy steel, the blade hardness is 65 HRc. The two-component handle comfortably lies in the hand, especially since the weight of the chisel is 240 g.

In the reviews of the master of woodworking, they praise the tool for its ease, price accessibility, convenient handle shape. The model takes an honorable third place for a narrow scope. With its help it is difficult to plan wooden blanks.

The best semicircular chisels

When planning curly wood carving, you need to get a semicircular chisels. They will help the master to create oval and round holes, cut grooves and grooves with rounded edges, and remove the longitudinal chamfer. The experts liked the following models.

NAREX SUPER 2009 LINE PROFI 16 mm

Rating: 4.9

For professional activity, a chisel NAREX SUPER 2009 LINE PROFI 16 mm was created. It keeps grinding for a long time thanks to the use of chrome-vanadium steel. Blade hardness reaches 60 HRc. The 16 mm wide blade allows you to accurately cut grooves and holes. The high quality of the Czech instrument was noted by experts, giving the chisel first place in the ranking. Two-component design of the handle adds comfort in the work, and the presence of the impact tip allows work not only with a mallet, but also with a steel hammer. The chisel has a light weight (151 g) and suitable overall dimensions.

Users are pleased with the cutting ability of the chisel, sharp sharpening and quality manufacturing. The disadvantages include only the high price.

FIT 43141 8 mm

Rating: 4.8

A semi-circular chisel FIT 43141 8 mm is capable of cutting complex patterns in wood. This budget tool will appeal to young woodcarvers.The weight of the model is only 100 g, the plastic handle with a relief surface provides convenience in work. The cutting part is made of tool steel, the sharpness of the blade is maintained for a long time. At the end of the handle there is a hole for hanging the instrument during storage. The chisel ranks second in the rating due to the lack of a shock tip. Therefore, you can strike only with your hand.

Users attribute to the positive properties of the product a small weight, high-quality tool steel. A plastic handle is noted among the shortcomings, and a blunt blade tool is also supplied to the distribution network.

The best sets of chisels

Many novice woodworkers, as well as professionals, prefer to buy several chisels with different cutting widths at once. In this case, you should look at the ready-made toolkits. High marks from experts and users received several sets.

Stanley DYNAGRIP 2-16-885

Rating: 4.9

A good set of chisels is available in the American Stanley DYNAGRIP 2-16-885 tool kit. It consists of 5 items and is intended for professional use. Wood chisels and other soft materials can be processed using chisels. In a convenient and reliable case five chisels with a cutting width from 6 to 32 mm are neatly placed. High-quality high-carbon steel allows a long time to work as a tool without sharpening. Two-component handles have an ergonomic shape, they do not slip out of the hands of the master. Experts note the presence of protective caps for the blade and steel plugs at the ends of the handles.

Users are flattering about workmanship, comfortable handles, and sharp blades. The set becomes the winner of our rating.

NAREX SUPER 2009 LINE PROFI 8, 10, 16, 32 mm

Rating: 4.8

Good feedback comes from woodworking masters to the Czech set NAREX SUPER 2009 LINE PROFI. The cutting part of the chisel is made of chrome-manganese steel, all the blades are straight. Two-component handles with a metal shock tip deserve praise. The experts highly appreciated the high-quality assembly of the instrument, the presence in the set of the most popular models (8, 10, 16, 32 mm). Losing the set to the winner of the rating not only in the number of chisels in the set, but also in the absence of the case.

Users praise the Czech set for high-quality manufacturing, sharp sharpening and durability. They are satisfied with the ratio of price and quality. Of the minuses there is a lack of case, there are complaints about the geometry of the cutting part.

COBALT 245-695

Rating: 4.7

The domestic producer offers the vision of the best set of chisels. The COBALT 245-695 set includes 4 tools with a blade width of 6, 12, 18 and 24 mm. It is convenient to store chisels in a plastic case with a transparent lid. To protect the sharp blades from damage, as well as for the safety of the master, there are plastic caps. The two-component handle reliably lies in a hand, it does not slide in a wet palm. Experts acknowledge the quality of workmanship and the presence of a grinding stone in the kit.

But to join in the fight for the first line of the rating set did not allow the flimsy case. Users report frequent breaks of latches when closing or opening a suitcase. But the masters have no complaints about the quality of the cutting part and the arms.

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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.