Best Value
Crown Tools 1761 1/4-Inch Mortise Chisel
Crown Tools
Good quality-to-price ratio, Crown Tools punches above its price for a bolstered chisel
- Beechwood handle with steel ferrule
- Hot-forged high-carbon steel blade
- 1/4-inch registered mortise pattern
- Thick parallel-sided blade
Pros
- Good quality-to-price ratio, Crown Tools punches above its price for a bolstered chisel
- High-carbon steel holds edges well in hardwood
- Steel ferrule on a production chisel at this price protects the handle
- Sheffield manufacture with good quality control
Cons
- Beechwood handle is lighter than boxwood or hornbeam, some woodworkers prefer a heavier handle
- Requires sharpening before first use, as with all mortise chisels
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