Chisel for wood Irwin MS500 with plastic handle and striking cap 10 mm (MPN 10501700)

Irwin MS500 wood chisel with a 10 mm blade is designed for precision cutting, paring and fitting work in joinery, carpentry and general woodworking. The tool combines a compact blade for detail work with a plastic handle that incorporates a reinforced striking cap, enabling controlled impact when using a hammer. The 10 mm width is suited to fine trimming, cleaning joints and producing accurate edges in soft and hardwoods.

Advantages

The chisel features a hardened steel blade that holds a sharp edge for repeated use and can be re-sharpened when required. Its plastic handle provides ergonomic grip and reduced fatigue during extended tasks, while the integrated striking cap protects the handle from direct hammer blows and transfers force evenly for safer controlled strikes. The compact 10 mm profile allows access to narrow areas and detailed finishing without compromising blade strength.

Suitable for

• Fine trimming and paring of wood surfaces
• Cleaning and fitting joints in cabinetry and furniture making
• Detail carving and removing small amounts of material
• General woodworking tasks requiring controlled chisel strikes

Key specifications

• Blade width: 10 mm
• Blade material: hardened steel suitable for holding an edge and re-sharpening
• Handle type: plastic with reinforced striking cap
• Intended materials: softwoods and hardwoods (for typical woodworking use)
• Use style: hand chisel with hammer-strike capability via striking cap

How to use

Secure the workpiece and mark the area to be cut or pared. Hold the chisel with one hand on the handle and the other guiding the blade or supporting the work as needed. For light paring, push the chisel by hand following the grain where possible. For mortising, fitting or when extra force is required, strike the reinforced cap with a hammer or mallet delivering controlled, measured blows. Always sharpen and hone the blade before use for optimal cutting performance and make sure the handle and striking cap are intact before striking.

Usage recommendations

Use appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and gloves. Maintain the cutting edge by regular honing and store the chisel with a blade protector to prevent damage. Avoid striking the handle with excessive force beyond normal woodworking practice to prolong the life of the striking cap and handle.