High quality chisel brands

[Rob M.]

Could any of you builders tell me a brand name or two of good quality chisels? I'm not one those folks that would rather ask then look myself but I really would have no idea if said chisel was good quality or not ...only want to have to do this once ! LOL ....Thanks

 

[Rob M.]

I just read about Pfiel . I'd like to go with American made but dont really have a problem buying Swiss if it comes down to it , if they really are that much better.

 

[64Springer]

Pfeil.

The only American steal I know of is taking place in inner cities.

 

[Ray Settanta]

I only know of two made in USA brands and they are expnaive.
Lie-Nielsen and Blue Spruce
Lee Valley is a Canadian company but I don’t recall where their Veritas brand chisels are made. Good quality though.
Narex makes very good quality chisels especially in their high end line.
I would recommend that you stay away from the cheap chisels found in big box stores.
I have some Pfeil chisels and they are good but price.
All my woodworking forums seem to agree that Narex Richter chisels are a good value for money.
Most of my chisels are antique but most needed refurbishing and TLC. You need some experience to go that route.

 

[64Springer]

I can vouch for Narex quality.

Czech made if I'm not mistaken.

 

[LongWalker]

I'm rather fond of my older (pre-2017) "Dastra" chisels and gouges, made in German. I've not tried the tools made post-2019, when Dastra was purchased by the company that owns Two Cherries, but the older ones held a nice edge without being brittle.

 

[poker]

I agree with the Dastra recomendation. The set I use is from the 50’s and Ive used those for a long time. Easiest sharpening and hold an edge great. I doubt you could go too wrong with any vintage german or english made chisels if theyre in good condition when you buy them.

 

[billraby]

Go with Pfeil. You get what you pay for.

 

[sdilts]

Can't go wrong with Pfeil. They have any configuration you could possibly need.

 

[Larry Akers]

As stated by others--Pheil, but they can be hard to find in stock. My second choice is Two Cherries, made in Germany by Kirschen.

 

[mikesto44]

Phil or Two Cherries are very good....but I recently bought a dealt wood chisel to try. Extremely sharp and holds an edge very well....Go figure...lol

 

[Rob M.]

Thank you gentlemen , appreciate it !

 

[mikesto44]

Rob that is a Dewalt chisel I bought. It is 1/4 inch in size. Holds a great edge and it sharpens real easy...

 

[HSmithTX]

For bench chisels I am quite happy with Schaaf, they needed flattened and sharpened when they came out of the box but the steel is good and the price is reasonable. 2-2.5 hours for the set of 4 and they are good to go. All my others are Pfeil and they came out of the package very good, touch up while using and they stay scary sharp..