Narex 853053 Woodworking Chisel Set 6 Piece

Overview

Six blade widths, 6 through 26mm, make up the Narex 853053 chisel set, forged from alloy steel with wood handles and a combined weight of about 26 ounces across the full set.

Narex has built a following among woodworkers for chisels that perform close to premium brands at a lower price, and a graduated six-width set like this covers most joinery and paring tasks without buying blades individually. Wood handles need the usual upkeep, an occasional light oiling to stop them drying and cracking, but they also take a mallet strike well. The width range runs from fine detail work at 6mm up to broader paring at 26mm rather than heavy mortise chopping.

• Six piece set: 6, 10, 12, 16, 20, 26 mm
• Alloy steel blades
• Wood handles
• About 26 ounces total set weight

Who it's for

Woodworkers assembling or replacing a paring and joinery chisel set, who want one graduated range instead of buying widths piecemeal, are well served here. A single heavy-duty mortise chisel is a different tool, since this set leans toward finer widths.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Alloy steel blades hold an edge with regular honing and are common across mid-range woodworking chisels. Wood handles typically need occasional oiling to prevent drying and cracking, standard upkeep for this style of tool, and take mallet strikes without the chipping risk some synthetic handles show.

Specifications

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