I've never had a chance to try an Ashley Isles, an LN, an LV or a Japanese chisel. So I dont know how much better it can be. But comparing my $8 Aldi's or my $40 Marple Blue Handles to High End chisels reminds me of the sign I once saw in an auto body repair shop. It said:
"WE DO $300 PAINT JOBS AND $3,000 PAINT JOBS. DON'T PAY FOR ONE AND EXPECT THE OTHER."
I like my cheap chisels. And as long as they do good work for me, I'll keep using them. But let's not kid ourselves - they're $8. I dont expect them to be as fancy/comfortable/long lasting/etc as a more expensive brand.
Fred
Last edited by Frederick Skelly; 05-05-2018 at 3:08 PM.
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