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The 8 Best Chisels – Guidebook

For working with wood, the use of chisels is essential. They are suitable for smoothing surfaces and for decorating and shaping wooden objects.

We have summarized all the important information about buying a chisel for you in our checklist. You can find a selection of practical chisels in our product recommendations.

Checklist For Chisel

Chisel types
  • Chisels are tools for light to medium work with wood. You can use them to rework contours or make precise joints.
  • They are, as the expert says, pushed by hand. That is, you hold the chisel with one hand and strike the back end of the handle with the heel of the other hand.
  • So-called chisels are chisels that are struck with a wooden mallet. A wooden mallet is a special hammer for working with chisels. The hammer head is made entirely of wood. You can recognize chisels by a metal ring at the back end of the handle. This metal ring is called a ferrule and prevents the wood of the handle from splintering.
  • Chisels are used for heavier work.
Size
  • Chisels are available with blade or blade widths ranging from 4 to about 50 mm. The most common sizes for chisels are 6 mm / 12 mm / 20 mm / 26 mm / 32 mm and 38 mm.
  • Depending on the manufacturer, chisels have a length including handle of about 220 to 380 mm.
Blade material
  • The blades of high-quality chisels are made of carbon steel. These types of steel are hard and can be ground very sharp. However, the blades are relatively brittle and can break if not handled properly. In addition, carbon steel can rust.
  • Somewhat easier to handle are chisel blades made of tool or stainless steel. However, their disadvantage is that they become dull again more quickly during work.
Chisel sets
  • Chisels can be purchased individually or in a set. Chisel sets usually contain 4 to 6 ch isels with the most common widths. The advantage of a chisel set is that all the tools are the same length and you don’t have to adjust when using a different size
  • Another advantage is that, depending on the set, instructions for sharpening and a sharpening stone are included, so you can take perfect care of your high-quality tools.

Here you can find the top 8 most popular chisels.

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The Best Sellers Of Chisel

We have compiled the most popular chisels for you in this bestseller list.

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Current Offers For Chisel

Here you will find a selection of offers that are currently available in the area of chisels.

SaleBestseller Nr. 1
Hurricane 4 Piece Wood Chisel Set for Woodworking, CR-V Steel Beveled Edge Blade, Durable PVC High Impact Handle Wood Chisel
Hurricane 4 Piece Wood Chisel Set for Woodworking, CR-V Steel Beveled Edge Blade, Durable PVC High Impact Handle Wood Chisel
Various Sizes: 1/4",1/2'', 3/4'', 1'', full length blade guard for added safety; Durable Handle: PVC colored transparent high impact handle
$19.99 −36%
SaleBestseller Nr. 2
HORUSDY 3-Piece Heavy Duty Cold Chisels Set, 3/8 in, 1/2 in, 5/8 in
HORUSDY 3-Piece Heavy Duty Cold Chisels Set, 3/8 in, 1/2 in, 5/8 in
Available in 3 different shapes and designs.; Includes 3PC Cold Chisels: 3/8" , 1/2" , 5/8" .
$16.99 −18%
SaleBestseller Nr. 3
3PC. PRO WOOD CHISEL SET
3PC. PRO WOOD CHISEL SET
3PC. PRO WOOD CHISEL SET; 3PC. PRO WOOD CHISEL SET; 3PC. PRO WOOD CHISEL SET; 3PC. PRO WOOD CHISEL SET
$32.64 −27%

Chisel FAQ

Which chisel to buy?

Chisels are available from various manufacturers. On this page we have compiled the most popular models for you. You’re sure to find something that fits your needs and budget.

What is a chisel?

A chisel is a tool for woodworking. The possibilities of using a chisel are very versatile. For artists such as woodcarvers, the chisel is indispensable. You can use it to smooth wooden surfaces and decorate them with notches or bring them into shape.

How do I sharpen a chisel?

The free surface of the chisel should be sharpened on a slightly moistened grindstone with rotating movements until the burr has disappeared.

Chisel – how around?

Chisels can be used in different ways. For smoothing surfaces, the bevel should face up.

Wolfgang lives with his family in Stuttgart. He has a twelve-year-old daughter and five-year-old twins. When he's not writing product guides for Elternkompass and sharing his experiences with you, he likes to go on bike tours, play Monopoly or read novels.