What is a Stanley 720 Chisel?

[Harold Beck]

What is the difference betewwn the various Stanley chisel models? I picked up a 1" No. 720 at a yard sale for a buck without a handle and with some small pitting that I had to lap out. I have watched various discussions about 750s and Defiance models but I don't have a good understanding of which is which and don't know where 720s fit into the mix. Is there a resource somewhere that describes the different models?

Thanks in advance,

HB

[Charles Shenk]

720's were Stanley's paring chisel line. They are longer versions of the 750.

[Mark Singer]

I have several 720's and they are really nice

[Harold Beck]

Charles,

Thanks for the info. Makes sense as the chisel I have is pleasingly thin in profile and comfortable in the hand.

Mark,

Yeah, I like the feel. I have a couple of Witherbys that I have picked up here and there and now the 720. I have been setting them up and using them for bench paring tasks, and as I said above, I chose this Stanley for the feel in my hand. The down side to the pleasing feel is that I spent a LONG time lapping out the pits and fixing a really bad bevel grind. It works like a dream now though. Still a couple of rather artistic stains on the front side.

Thanks,

HB