Narex Richter Bevel Edge Chisel 1/8"
- 1/8 inch (3mm) blade width, bevel edge
- Rc62 hardness, chrome-vanadium steel, cryogenic treatment
- Slanted grind at an angle of 24 for soft and medium hard wood
- Back flat to 0.1 mm along the first 2/3 of the blade
- European ash handle, leather pad, stainless steel ring
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A fine bevel edge chisel for paring in narrow spaces, with a hard blade and a ready-to-hone edge. The listing gives no overall length or weight.
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ASIN: B082FNVGN4Model: NAR-815003Category: Wood Chisels
Overview
A chrome-vanadium blade, tempered and cryogenically treated, is the core of this Czech chisel. Its blade narrows from front to back to clear side walls in tight cavities, and it is flat sanded and sharpened before it ships.
The strong point is the hard, flat-backed blade that needs only light honing, set in an ash handle made to take mallet blows. The grind suits softer and medium woods, and hardwood or heavy chopping calls for a second bevel added by the user.
Who it's for
Furniture makers and joiners doing fine fitting work will use the narrow width and the side clearance. Someone chopping hardwood with a hammer all day wants a wider, tougher bevel.
Pros and cons
- Hard chrome-vanadium blade, cryogenic treatment
- Back flat sanded to tight tolerance
- Blade narrows for side wall clearance
- Ash handle with convex hammer end
- Overall length and weight not listed
- Hardwood use needs a second bevel
- Narrow blade for fine work only
Performance notes
The hardness comes from tempering plus cryogenic treatment, which hardens the steel without making it brittle. A flat back means little lapping is needed before first use, and the narrowing blade lets it work against side walls. The handle end is convex and ringed in steel so hammering does not chip it.
Specifications
| Model | NAR-815003 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Blade size | 1/8 inch (3 mm) |
| Sizes in the line | 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1 and 1-1/2 inch |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Chrome-vanadium steel, cryogenic treatment |
| Handle Material | European ash, convex end |
| Other details | |
| Chisel type | Bevel edge |
| Grind angle | 24 |
| Back flatness | 0.1 mm along the first 2/3 of the blade |
| Hardness | Rc62 |
| Handle hardware | Leather cushioning pad, stainless steel ring |
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Frequently asked questions
What other sizes does the Narex Richter bevel edge chisel come in?
The line comes in seven sizes: 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1 and 1-1/2 inch. This listing is the 1/8 inch (3mm) size.
Can I hit the Narex Richter chisel with a hammer?
The handle has a convex end that resists chipping from hammering, but the factory grind suits paring and medium hard or soft wood. For hardwood or hard blows a second bevel is added.
Does it need sharpening out of the box?
It ships sharpened and needs only light honing before use.