Chisel set STANLEY Wood Chisels, butt chisel, 6 mm cutting edge, 12.5 cm working length, steel

STANLEY Wood Chisels, butt chisel with a 6 mm cutting edge and 12.5 cm working length, is a hand tool engineered for precise chopping, paring and fitting operations in woodworking, joinery and carpentry. The blade is forged from high chrome-carbon steel, lacquered for corrosion protection and delivered pre-sharpened. The chisel features a longer CAB handle with a soft grip and a steel strike cap to allow controlled struck blows when needed.

Advantages

The forged high chrome-carbon steel blade provides good edge retention and reliable cutting performance for trimming joints, cleaning grooves and detailed work. Lacquer protection on the blade reduces corrosion risk in workshop conditions. A pre-sharpened cutting edge enables immediate use out of the package. The longer handle design with an ergonomic soft grip improves control and reduces the risk of handle shock, while the steel strike cap allows safe light striking with a hammer or mallet for increased striking efficiency.

Suitable for

• Trimming and fitting joints in furniture making
• Cleaning grooves, dadoes and mortises
• Detail carving and paring tasks
• On-site carpentry repair and assembly work

Key specifications

• Chisel type: butt chisel
• Cutting edge width: 6 mm
• Working length (blade): 12.5 cm
• Blade material: forged high chrome-carbon steel
• Blade finish: lacquered for corrosion protection
• Blade condition: pre-sharpened
• Handle: longer CAB handle with ergonomic soft grip
• Strike cap: steel strike cap for hammer use
• Manufacturing origin: Sheffield, England

How to use

Hold the chisel with a firm grip on the CAB handle and position the cutting edge square to the work surface for controlled paring or chopping. For paring and detail work, use push or pull strokes with steady pressure; for chopping joints or cutting mortises, place the bevel appropriately and apply struck blows to the steel strike cap with a wooden mallet or hammer when increased force is required. Keep the blade supported and work progressively to avoid splitting the wood. After use, wipe the blade clean and store with the blade guard in place.

Usage recommendations

For best results, maintain the sharpness of the 6 mm edge by honing on a fine stone before and after extended use. Use appropriate mallet force to avoid damaging the handle; inspect the lacquer finish periodically and keep the blade dry to preserve corrosion protection.