Mayhew 31986 Chisel
- Chisel
- Alloy Steel
- 12.8 ounces
- Alloy Steel
- Better rated than 91%
An 18 inch alloy steel chisel built more for prying and rough chisel work than fine woodworking, thanks to its length and one piece steel construction.
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How it ranks among the 175 chisels we track
4.8★ across 469 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
469 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Alloy steel runs through both the head and handle of the Mayhew 31986, a chisel measuring 5/8 inch by 18 inches and weighing 12.8 ounces. Sharing the same material for head and handle points to a one piece forged design rather than a separate grip.
An 18 inch length paired with a 5/8 inch working end places this closer to a long pry bar style chisel than a short hand chisel, built for prying and chiseling in one tool. Because the head and handle share the same alloy steel spec, it is likely forged from a single piece of steel rather than assembled from separate parts.
- 5/8 inch by 18 inch size
- Alloy steel head and handle
- 12.8 ounce weight
- One piece forged design
Who it's for
Suited to mechanics and general repair work where a long reach chisel doubles as a light pry bar, such as separating gaskets or freeing stuck parts. Less suited to fine woodworking, where a shorter, wood handled chisel gives more control.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- One piece alloy steel, no handle joint to loosen
- 18 inch length gives extra leverage for prying
- Long steel handle trades control for leverage
Performance notes
One piece alloy steel construction, with the handle matching the head material, generally holds up better to striking and prying than tools with a separate handle, since there is no joint to work loose over time. The 18 inch length gives extra leverage for prying, at the cost of the fine control a shorter hand chisel offers.
Specifications
| Brand | Mayhew |
|---|---|
| Model | 31986 |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
| Handle | Alloy Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in chisels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayhew 31986 ChiselThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 469 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Intelitopia MDS00A ChiselIntelitopia | 4.6 / 5 | 6,980 | 4.5 / 5 |
| HURRICANE HK-BBPR-ZWV0 ChiselHURRICANE | 4.7 / 5 | 6,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| KEENBEST GREEN ChiselKEENBEST | 4.7 / 5 | 4,391 | 4.5 / 5 |
| SHARPAL 162N ChiselSHARPAL | 4.7 / 5 | 6,903 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Mayhew 31986
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the Mayhew 31986 made of?
Alloy steel, for both the head and the handle.
How long is this chisel?
18 inches, with a 5/8 inch working end.
Can it be used as a pry bar?
Its length and one piece steel construction make it suited to light prying as well as chisel work.