Hand Forged Chisels
We
all start out with machine-made chisels, and then find
out quickly that the edge gives way within a very short
time. How pleasant then to discover that our hand-forged
chisels will go on for hours and days before you
need to touch up the edge with a hone,
15 seconds and you are good to go again. Hand-forged chisels
will take and hold a superior edge that will last longer,
reducing muscle strain. Hand forged from modern carbon
steel, with a flat back, slight beveled edge and a comfortable
socket handle, they are a must for mortise and tenon work.
All
our hand-forged chisels follow the line of design of turn-of-the-century
tools, in their shape and unique socketed handle. But whereas
those old tools, until the advent of "silver steel",
were most often forge-laminated steel, our blacksmiths
use modern carbon steel. This allows them to create a sleeker,
somewhat lighter, yet tougher tool. Our hand-forged tools
are a delight to hold and to work with.
Our
handles are turned from well seasoned, dry
hard wood: American hickory, or on request, ash, oak, and
custom or exotic made to order: cherry, purple heart etc.
They offer a larger, palm-of-your-hand sized grip and are
treated with all-natural LAND
ARK wood finish. We offer different styles of
handles. Choose from a typical American
handle, either short or long, or a Japanese-inspired one
with an external ferrule on a slight taper. You will notice
the special attention placed on the correct placement of
all ferrules, the tapered fit and folded over and hammered
end grain, precisely fitted to withstand blows with a mallet.
Tip
guards and holsters — Protect your investment
with a high-quality, handcrafted leather guard made of
saddle-grade leather which is stitched and riveted. Tip
guards available for framing and bench chisels, choose
also one with a tie-string or a belt holster. Tip guards
for slicks and chisels come with ABS plastic backing
inserts.
For sharpening tips look at our "Belgian
Stones".
