Yes, these chisels are made in China, but they exhibit the same level of quality and workmanship I got 39 years ago from Marples' Sheffield model. Irwin's new Marples Chisels are a good choice for the working carpenter or the woodworker who needs a good, serviceable chisel at a reasonable price.
Are Marples chisels still made in Sheffield?
It's been several years now since Marples Blue Chip chisel production moved from Sheffield to China.
What are the best chisels on the market?
- Stanley 3-Piece Wood Chisel Set Best Overall.
- WORKPRO 3-Piece Wood Chisel Best Value.
- VonHaus 10 pc Premium Chisel Set Premium Choice.
- Narex 863010 Woodworking Chisels.
- AmazonBasics 8-Piece Wood Carving Chisel Set.
- Hurricane 4 Pieces Wood Chisel Set.
Are Irwin Marples chisels good?
These are excellent chisels despite the opinions of internet forum snobs. They have the potential to perform wonderfully. Out of the box, these are very serviceable. But, if you want to get the most from them, they need to be flattened and properly sharpened.
Many woodworkers are hailing the Narex Richter chisels as the best wood chisels on the market. Many are even saying that this Narex chisel set surpasses the Lie-Nielsen chisels (see below) and the price is lower too. I have a set of 7 Narex Richter chisels and they are really nice.
What are the 4 types of chisels?
- Mortise Chisel. This chisel is meant for making mortises or cutting holes in wood.
- tang chisel. The tang chisel has a point that goes into the handle of the chisel.
- Socket Chisel. The socket chisel has a wooden piece that goes into the socket of the chisel.
- Japanese vs. western chisels.
Which chisel is used for heavy work?
Framing Chisels These are large, heavy-duty chisels that are intended for making deep cuts in wood. They're meant for the heaviest woodworking, so they're built extra-durable with reinforced handles that can take repeated heavy blows without mushrooming or splitting.