You guys use your hand tools and, particularly chisels, far more than do I. As a part of my efforts to simplify my shop function, rid myself of tools I rarely use, and shed some of the wood I have accumulated, I sold my beloved Blue Spruce dovetail chisels.

I still have a 4 piece set of standard Narex chisels I have had for several years that I use for day to day tasks. For the money, they are hard to beat - except for the handles, which are cumbersome IMO. I will grind the side bevels of the 6mm and 12mm for any occasional dovetail type work, and convert the 18mm to a fishtail, though I don’t foresee much of that in my future.

That will leave me without bench chisels, so I have ordered the six piece set of Narex premium unhandled chisels and will turn handles for them. But, before I proceed I would like input on your favorite profile for a bench chisel and why you feel that way. Thanks in advance for taking the time to comment.