Narex 8116 Cabinetmakers Chisels Set of 6 (black) Reviews

4.7 Rating 3 Reviews

The set of 6 includes: 6, 10, 12, 16, 20 & 26mm chisels
Regular price of these items if purchased separately: £117.90
The 8116 series of Narex chisels are accurately ground, affordable, Cabinetmaker's chisels with fine edges and close tolerance backs.
Narex forge the chisel blades from Chrome Manganese (CrMn) spring steel and isothermally harden it to produce a very even and consistent bainitic structure at RC59 +/-1. In use, Chrome Manganese steel delivers similar performance to carbon steel but is more efficient to produce.
The 8116 cabinetmaker's Narex chisels have shouldered teardrop hornbeam handles. They will withstand taps from a mallet without the surface becoming marred and uncomfortable to use when paring. The handles are lightly stained to protect the timber whilst retaining its natural feel.
Note: These chisels are sold without a box. If you want a presentation box set - then please click here.
Approximate Measurements:
Size
Overall Length
Handle Length
Useable Blade Length
SKU
6mm (¼")
250mm (9¾")
110mm (4¼")
95mm (3¾")
811606
10mm (⅜")
255mm (10")
110mm (4¼")
98mm (3⅞")
811610
12mm (½")
258mm (10⅛")
110mm (4¼")
100mm (4")
811612
16mm (⅝")
262mm (10¼")
110mm (4¼")
100mm (4")
811616
20mm (¾")
265mm (10⅜")
110mm (4¼")
100mm (4")
811620
26mm (1")
273mm (10¾")
113mm (4½")
103mm (4⅛")
811626

Visit Product Page

“My first contemporary “quality” chisels having used older vintage chisels which have now become too short. They hold an edge really well, and sharpen easily by hand on diamond plates. I’m not a fan of the lacquer coating or whatever it is that Narex puts on them, I’d much prefer grease as it easier to wipe off. They were a mixed bag in terms of flattening, typically it was the wider chisels that needed the most work, I’m not fanatical about flattening and I just get them “flat enough”, I don’t take it too the extreme and go for a mirror polish, (I’d still be doing it now). My only other comment is that they seem quite light in comparison to the vintage chisels I was using, it’s not a complaint, just an observation, I found that the lack of weight makes it harder to judge when I have them stood up vertically for a chop.”

Helpful Report

Posted 9 months ago

“I have been using these chisels constantly. The 50mm, 26mm and 14mm have been true workhorses, bearing the brunt of mallet blows, and the handles have not the slightest scratch. Once sharpened, they stay sharp despite the constant use.”