Chisel Tvardy flat 38 mm CrV — woodworking chisel, 38mm blade, chrome-vanadium steel

Flat woodworking chisel Tvardy with a 38 mm blade made of chrome-vanadium steel. Designed for paring, cutting, mortising and trimming tasks in carpentry and cabinetmaking, the chisel provides a hardened cutting edge suitable for shaping joints, cleaning grooves and finishing surfaces by hand. The tool is intended for users who require a reliable hand chisel for precise wood removal and edge work.

Advantages

The CrV (chrome-vanadium) steel blade offers improved edge retention and resistance to wear compared with standard carbon steels. The 38 mm blade width gives a balance between material removal and control when paring or trimming. The hardened and ground bevel enables consistent cutting performance, while the flat back supports accurate planing and joint fitting. The chisel's construction is suitable for repeated hand use and light mallet striking where a durable edge is necessary.

Suitable for

• Paring and trimming wood surfaces by hand
• Cutting and chopping mortises and tenons
• Cleaning grooves, dovetails and joints
• Cabinetmaking and furniture finishing tasks
• General woodworking where a 38 mm flat chisel is required

Key specifications

• Blade width: 38 mm
• Blade material: chrome-vanadium (CrV) steel
• Blade type: flat with ground bevel and flat back
• Hardening: hardened cutting edge for durability and edge retention
• Intended use: manual woodworking, paring, trimming, mortising

How to use

Hold the chisel with a firm but controlled grip, placing the bevel face in the direction that yields the desired cut depth. For paring and finishing, use short, smooth strokes held at a low angle to the workpiece. When cutting mortises or chopping, position the chisel square to the work and use controlled mallet strikes only if the chisel is rated for mallet use; avoid excessive force that could damage the edge. Keep the flat back on the workpiece for precise joint faces and use the width of the blade to guide straight cuts and clean grooves.

Usage recommendations

Regularly hone the cutting edge on a suitable sharpening stone and maintain a consistent bevel angle to preserve cutting performance. Clean and lightly oil the blade after use to prevent corrosion. Store the chisel in a protective sleeve or in a tool roll to avoid chipping the edge and to ensure safe handling.