Flat Wood Chisel Tvardy 10 mm CrV — 10/60

The Flat Wood Chisel Tvardy 10 mm CrV — 10/60 is a hand chisel intended for precision woodworking tasks. It features a 10 mm cutting width and a blade forged from chromium-vanadium (CrV) steel, providing a balance of edge retention and toughness for paring, trimming, fitting joints and cleaning grooves. The chisel is part of a size series suited to general carpentry, furniture making and repair work where controlled hand cutting is required.

Advantages

The CrV steel blade offers improved wear resistance and strength compared with standard carbon steel, helping the edge stay sharp through repeated use. The narrow 10 mm cutting width allows for accurate paring and detail work while the blade geometry is designed to deliver a clean, straight cut. The tool’s dimensions and weight distribution are matched for manual use, offering control during delicate trimming and joint fitting tasks.

Suitable for

• Paring and shaving wood surfaces
• Trimming tenons and fitting joints
• Cleaning out grooves, rebates and mortises
• Furniture repair and fine carpentry details

Key specifications

• Blade material: chromium-vanadium (CrV) steel
• Cutting width: 10 mm
• Design type: flat chisel for hand use
• Intended use: woodworking — paring, trimming, joint fitting, groove cleaning

How to use

Secure the workpiece firmly before starting. Hold the chisel with one hand on the handle and the other guiding the blade near the heel for control. For paring, use controlled pushing strokes with the bevel side facing the workpiece; for chopping or removing larger amounts of material, strike the handle end with a wooden or plastic mallet following the chisel’s grain direction where possible. Keep the blade angle consistent to achieve a smooth cut and avoid levering the tool sideways, which can damage the edge.

Usage recommendations

Maintain the cutting edge by periodically honing with a fine sharpening stone and stropping as needed. Store the chisel in a protective sleeve or tool roll to prevent nicks and corrosion. For safety, wear eye protection when striking and check the handle and blade for damage before use.