richard poitras
11-02-2008, 8:36 PM
Has anyone tried (or have) the Traditional Woodworkers Bevel Edge Firmer Chisels and if so what are your thoughts? Do they hold an edge well? And if you could do it over, would you buy them again? Basically I am looking for a set of chisels to put on my X-mas list and these looked like they might be a pretty decent set. Any insight would be helpful thanks. (I have been looking at a lot of different brands and kinds of chisels as of late and just can’t decide)
"heres there listing in their flier"
Set of 6 Firmer Bevel Edge Chisels - Made in Germany$119.95 101-1012
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This Set of Six Bevel Edge Chisels comes with a custom fitted wooden box for safe storage. The set includes sizes 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1". The stated sizes are true imperial inch sizes and not metric approximations. Made according to the most stringent German industrial norms, these Bevel Edge Chisels are made by one of the remaining chisel makers in Germany. The blades are hand-forged from special German high carbon steel and hardened and tempered to a guaranteed level of Rc 61. The ability to take and hold an edge has been further enhanced by adding small amounts of Chromium and Vanadium alloys to the steel. The blades are mirror polished to facilitate re-sharpening and honing. Sturdy and double-hooped hornbeam handles allows for mallet use should it be needed. Although pretty sharp straight from the box a final honing to suit individual preferences is recommended. The blade lengths range between 4 3/4” and 6”. Overall lengths range between 9 3/4” and 12”. Each chisel also comes with an edge guard for added protection. Made in Germany. Traditional Woodworker
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"heres there listing in their flier"
Set of 6 Firmer Bevel Edge Chisels - Made in Germany$119.95 101-1012
Click to enlarge (http://javascript<b></b>:popupWindow('http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/popup_image.php/pID/3819'))
This Set of Six Bevel Edge Chisels comes with a custom fitted wooden box for safe storage. The set includes sizes 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1". The stated sizes are true imperial inch sizes and not metric approximations. Made according to the most stringent German industrial norms, these Bevel Edge Chisels are made by one of the remaining chisel makers in Germany. The blades are hand-forged from special German high carbon steel and hardened and tempered to a guaranteed level of Rc 61. The ability to take and hold an edge has been further enhanced by adding small amounts of Chromium and Vanadium alloys to the steel. The blades are mirror polished to facilitate re-sharpening and honing. Sturdy and double-hooped hornbeam handles allows for mallet use should it be needed. Although pretty sharp straight from the box a final honing to suit individual preferences is recommended. The blade lengths range between 4 3/4” and 6”. Overall lengths range between 9 3/4” and 12”. Each chisel also comes with an edge guard for added protection. Made in Germany. Traditional Woodworker
http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/popup_image.php/pID/images/101-1012-lg.jpg