Paring Chisels

[Tom Beltran]

I have been using chisels from Luthiers Mercantile International, Inc. since the early '80s, and I like the feel, and the edge. Compared to other chisels I have, these hold an edge, and are very thin: https://www.lmii.com/47-chisels-gouges Tom

[Jim Matthews]

Gotcha. These are at least 10" blades.

[Jim Matthews]

Those are sweet.

Any special sharpening required?

[Tom Beltran]

Those are sweet.

Any special sharpening required?

No, just any other chisel, but I don't hollow grind because the are fairly thin. But they are my most used chisels.

[Jim Matthews]

Which stones to hone?

[Tom Beltran]

Which stones to hone?

I use a 1000 grit waterstone and then a natural Japanese stone that is very fine, and strop.

[lowell holmes]

I have several chisels from this site. Try just one and see if you like it.

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/pag...?cat=1&p=41504

I predict you will like it.

[Tom Beltran]

Which stones to hone?

My regular stones, nothing special. I have a medium and fine 3M diamond stones, a 1000 grit King waterstone, Arkansas White and black stones, a natural Japanese waterstone, and a Paul Sellers style strop, all of which has served me well for years. The LMI chisels hold an edge better than any of my other chisels, and they there does not seem to be any problem honing them.

[Tom Trees]

Got my chisel made, decided not to opt for side bevels16.JPG

[Frederick Skelly]

Got my chisel made, decided not to opt for side bevels

Man, that's neat. Let us know how she cuts!

[Frederick Skelly]

I have been using chisels from Luthiers Mercantile International, Inc. since the early '80s, and I like the feel, and the edge. Compared to other chisels I have, these hold an edge, and are very thin: https://www.lmii.com/47-chisels-gouges Tom

Look like nice tools. I notice their website says the bevel is 17-18*, which is paring angle. Do you keep yours at that angle Tom?