Narex 6 Piece Unhandled Premium Bevel Edge Chisel Blank Set (1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" & 1") (DCE)

Years ago, it was a common practice to sell unhandled tools. Craftsmen would buy chisel blades and then fashion their own handles to meet their specific needs. This made perfect sense, as who better suited to make wood chisel handles than craftsmen? Craftsmen were able to make handles that better fit their hands, were designed for the task at hand, and used whatever wood was readily available. A custom handle can be turned on the lathe from your favorite wood in a few minutes. Even without a lathe, a handle can be quickly shaped using a rasp, chisel, drawknife, or spokeshave. These unhandled chisel blades are manufactured by Narex in the Czech Republic and are of exceptional quality. Narex is regarded worldwide as a premier edge tool manufacturer. These blades are made from fine-grained chrome-manganese steel that is first drop-forged and then hardened and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 59. These blades are easily sharpened and hold an exceptional edge. The blades are accurately CN