Boxed Narex Bevel Edge Chisels Set/6
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Manufacturer: Highland WoodworkingProduct features:
- A fine value!
- Beech handles with well seated heavy steel ferrules
- Blades are nicely tempered chrome-moly steel (Rc 58)
- As with most chisels, sharpen before use - they hold a beautiful edge without brittleness
- Presented in wooden box
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Boxed Narex Bevel Edge Chisels Set/6
Customer Review: Narex vs Lie Nielson chisels
Summary: 4 Stars
I had read many good reviews on the Narex and I was in the market for a chisel set....being wary of reviews that say things like "great tool FOR THE PRICE", I decided to get a Narex and a Lie Nielson chisel and compare them side by side. I acquired the bench chisels in both (one of each) and proceeded to use them both for things they were designed for and things they were not. First of all, you expect the LN chisel to be better and it was...by far. Thr LN = Harder metal, longer blade retention and takes a razor sharp edge. It pared, mortised and carved with great efficiency. Now, the Narex metal did not hold an edge as long, did not take quite as sharp an edge and looked pretty beat up after some mortice work, (but remember, it was not a mortice chisel) Having said that - I found the Narex to do very good dovetail and paring work and did take a very sharp edge. You do have to sharpen them a little more frequently and you can't smack them with a hammer so much, but, how shall I say this - "FOR THE PRICE" - they are very good and I am planning on buying a set! They are very nice to work with and I will use them to do the dirty work and then finish up with my good chisels. For the price and quality of the tool, they are a buy and would do well as an everyday chisel in anyones shop. You can't go wrong with these at the price point they are offered at. They are not junk and are not cheaply made - they are a good tool. You can purchase a set of these for the price of one LN chisel. But I am still getting the LN's :) If you graded the Narex on quality alone they would be a good chisel for most work. When you grade them on their quality AND price - they are pretty much one of the best deals on the market. I don't like and don't buy cheap tools - I believe the pleasure you derive from owning and using fine tools is part of the woodworking experience. Bottom line - I enjoyed the Narex chisel I purchased - and I enjoyed the money it left in my bank account too :)
Description of Boxed Narex Bevel Edge Chisels Set/6
These Czech-made bevel edged chisels are a fine value. Stained beech handles feature well seated heavy steel ferrules to withstand vigorous mallet work; bolstered tangs are also ferruled for durability. The blades are excellent: fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-moly steel that takes and holds a beautiful edge without brittleness. Don't let the price set your expectations too low--these chisels are inexpensive because of the strong dollar, not because they're cheap. Like most edge tools, they'll need sharpening before use; and like most chisels, they'll feel better and work better after you've gentled their long edges and flattened their backs. The set is presented in a wooden box with clasp. Sizes include 6mm (1/4"), 10mm (3/8"), 12mm (1/2"), 16mm (5/8"), 20mm (3/4") & 25mm (1") sizes. Inch equivalents are approximateWood Chisels Tools
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