Features

• 1/4-, 3/8-, 1/2-, 3/4-, 1 and 1-1/4 inch chisels
• Beveled edge
• Slightly squared special polypropolyne handles
• Wooden box included

Reviews (12)

Great Value For The Price
These chisels (now branded as IRWIN , not Marples) are a great value. They require flattening, as all chisels do; they will not serve you right out of the box. Be sure you understand the process and flatten, sharpen and hone your chisels properly and I believe you'll find these a perfectly servicable set. There is certainly better: another reviewer mentioned Lie-Nielson which is like comparinga Ford to a Bentley. They are in another class and are priced accordingly. For the price I don't believe you'll find better. I purchased mine sans box, so I can't comment on that, but at this price the box should be considered a bonus and shouldn't really figure into your decision at all.

Looked cheap and fragile
Ordered these from Amazon and shipping was fast as usual.The box the chisels come in is pretty flimsy and cheaply made...don't let the fact that these chisels have a box to store them in influence your decision to buy.I had heard good things about these chisels from friends and neighbors who had them but had never seen them until I received my Amazon order.

The chisel handles are hard plastic but upon further inspection of my chisels, one of them had a crack in the plastic with some of the plastic already missing!The chisels were brand new as they had no wear marks at all!The plastic had cracked all the way down to the metal and that was enough of an omen for me to return them!The chisels just look cheaply made to me.

Returned to Amazon and went to Sears and bought some Craftsman chisels...I am VERY happy with them.

Looked cheap and fragile
Ordered these from Amazon and shipping was fast as usual.The box the chisels come in is pretty flimsy and cheaply made...don't let the fact that these chisels have a box to store them in influence your decision to buy.I had heard good things about these chisels from friends and neighbors who had them but had never seen them until I received my Amazon order.

The chisel handles are hard plastic but upon further inspection of my chisels, one of them had a crack in the plastic with some of the plastic already missing!The chisels were brand new as they had no wear marks at all!The plastic had cracked all the way down to the metal and that was enough of an omen for me to return them!The chisels just look cheaply made to me.

Returned to Amazon and went to Sears and bought some Craftsman chisels...I am VERY happy with them. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Freud    2. (Frued)    3. Hand Tools    4. Wood Chisels    5. (Chisells)   

Features

• Built to last for the professional woodworker
• Slightly squared polypropylene handle offers solid, comfortable grip
• Design decreases twisting and slipping during use
• Set includes bevel edges of 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 inch

Reviews (18)

These are money well spent!
The previous reviews are correct - these are good chisels at an amazing price.Though I am mostly a power tool guy, I do use chisels a lot for fine tuning mortises, paring tenons, flush trimmimg dowel plugs, etc.I have found that these chisels hold an edge for a good while.Do they hold an edge as long as a 200 dollar set?Of course not, but if you are willing to sharpen a bit more often you can save a LOT of money by buying these chisels.The handles are reliably strong.If I need extra force I always strike my handles with a rubber mallet.I previously owned the six piece set of these chisels.When they were stolen, I decided that the box was not worth much (it is not all that nice) and that for a lot less money I could do without the extra 2 chisels.So I bought this 4 piece set and found it to be a good decision - I don't miss the other two at all!

Buy these - they are inexpensive and a VERY good value for the money.

best bang for your buck
There simply isn't a better value to be found than these.They sharpen well, and hold an edge well.The handles are very comfortable and durable.I've been working with wood for 15 years, it's currently how I make a living, and I rely on these for the majority of my chisel work.However, SHARPEN THEM FIRST.A dull chisel is a dangerous chisel, and even though IRWIN claims these are already "honed and ready for use" they aren't.

Great set for a beginner
I'm a new woodworker and I needed a set of chisels to get things rolling. After reading some reviews, I decided on this set. At the price, they're a great deal and they've been very useful around the shop. I've also been practicing dovetails with them without any problem. I just need to learn how to sharpen them! Some have complained that they weren't very sharp out of the box. That might be true but I haven't noticed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Wood Chisels    3. (Chisells)   

Features

• Set includes 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1-1/4" chisels
• Beveled edge
• Cellulose acetate butyrate is designed for firm gripping and robust work as well as delicate work
• Sturdy neck and bolster for strength and shock absorption
• The long sturdy tang keeps the handly firmly attached to the blade

Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Wood Chisels    3. (Chisells)   

Features

• Set includes 5 chisels
• Europe's most popular bench chisel set
• Excellent all-around utility chisel
• Comfortable polypropylene grips lessen risk of twisting and and slipping
• Beveled edges

Reviews (7)

These are not your Grandmother's Marples!
Marples was an English brand that was purchased by Irwin.I have an older set of Marples chisels and they are quite nice. Based on the comments of other posters the quality may have dropped.It would be nice to know exactly where they were made as it is likely they have been cheapened.

Have served me well
I bought a set of these chisels about 10 years ago.With a proper shapening, they have served me as well as I could expect.The hold an edge, they don't chip, and they do what they are supposed to

Buy the 4 piece set!
These chisels are great for what they are and offer an excellent value (price vs. quality). I have not noticed a significant concavity / convexity on the backs of the 2 chisels I've had for the past several years (1" & 3/4"). They do seem to need sharpening with a great deal of regularity but it's easy to get a nice edge in no time (probably as one reviewer suggested, due to the comparitive softness). Very nice heft and comfortable to work with for extended periods of time. Don't hit these hard with a metal hammer and then expect them to be comfortable when doing hand cleanout because I've found the plastic does deform somewhat. I guess that's why I'm buying a new 4 piece set. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Wood Chisels    3. (Chisells)   

Features

• Set includes 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4",and 1" chisels
• Beveled edge
• Cellulose acetate butyrate is designed for firm gripping and robust work as well as delicate work
• Sturdy neck and bolster for strength and shock absorption
• The long sturdy tang keeps the handly firmly attached to the blade

Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Wood Chisels    3. (Chisells)   

Features

• Set includes 1/4", 1/2, 3/4", and 1" chisels
• Beveled edge
• Cellulose acetate butyrate is designed for firm gripping and robust work as well as delicate work
• Sturdy neck and bolster for strength and shock absorption
• The long sturdy tang keeps the handly firmly attached to the blade

Reviews (1)

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This photo no correspond to the product. The item is a simple blue chip set but more expensive. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Wood Chisels    3. (Chisells)   

Features

• Round beachwood head
• Ash handle to absorb shock
• Head diameter of 4" around

Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Hammers    3. Mallets   

Features

• Constructed of a beachwood head
• Ash shaft

Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Hammers    3. Mallets   

Features

• 5/8" skew chisel, 1" fantail gouge
• 3/8" and 5/8" straight gouges
• 5/8" bent gouge
• Should not be struck with a mallet, use hand pressure

Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Wood Chisels    3. (Chisells)   

Features

• 1/2" square chisel, 1/2" skew chisel, 3/8" bent gouge
• Two 1/4", 1/2", and 5/8" straight gouges
• 3/4" spoon bit gouge, 1/2" V-tool, 1/16" veiner
• Should not be struck with a mallet, use hand pressure

Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Wood Chisels    3. (Chisells)   

Features

• Thick, firm blade with deep straight sides
• Blade is hardened and tempered up to the last 1"
• Sturdy neck and bolster for strength and shock absorption
• 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", and 1" chisels

Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Wood Chisels    3. (Chisells)   

Features

• 1/4" skew chisel, 1/4" bent gouge
• 3/8" and 1/2" straight gouges
• 1/8" spoon bit chisel and 1/4" V-tool
• Should not be struck with a mallet, use hand pressure

Features

• Set includes 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2" chisels and a leather roll
• Beveled edge
• Cellulose acetate butyrate is designed for firm gripping and robust work as well as delicate work
• Sturdy neck and bolster for strength and shock absorption
• The long sturdy tang keeps the handly firmly attached to the blade

Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Wood Chisels    3. (Chisells)   

Features

• Marples squares are tested three times for accuracy
• Blade is made of hardened steel and secured by three steel washers with brass rivets
• Handle is made of Marples plantation grown rosewood

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Squares   

Features

• Marples squares are tested three times for accuracy
• Blade is made of hardened steel and secured by three steel washers with brass rivets
• Handle is made of Marples plantation grown rosewood

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Squares   

Features

• Marples squares are tested three times for accuracy
• Blade is made of hardened steel and secured by three steel washers with brass rivets
• Handle is made of Marples plantation grown rosewood

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Squares   

Features

• Marples squares are tested three times for accuracy
• Blade is made of hardened steel and secured by three steel washers with brass rivets
• Handle is made of Marples plantation grown rosewood

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Squares   

Features

• Fitted with hardened steel spurs
• Marples gauges are made of plantation grown rosewood

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Marking Tools   

Features

• Marples squares are tested three times for accuracy
• Blade is made of hardened steel and secured by three steel washers with brass rivets
• Handle is made of Marples plantation grown rosewood

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Squares