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Narex 8132 Paring Chisels (natural) Reviews

4.5 Rating 2 Reviews
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Like our other ranges of Narex chisels, the 8132 paring chisels are forged from CrMn high carbon steel and isothermally hardened to RC59.
One of the key advantages of isothermal hardening is that it introduces significantly less distortion than cold quenching, so it is the perfect method for making long, flat, slender paring chisels.
All sizes of paring chisel are 15" (380mm) long overall, 9" (230mm) of which is usable blade length. The sides of the chisels are bevelled with nice fine edges giving excellent sightlines and good clearance.
Narex paring chisels are fitted with the smaller of the two hornbeam handle sizes used on our Narex 8116 cabinetmakers chisels. Installed using a traditional bolsterless tang, an internal washer ensures a secure attachment that will not work loose with changes in humidity.
Approximate Measurements: 
Size 
Overall Length 
Handle Length 
Blade Length 
Blade Thickness 
SKU
13mm (½")
370mm (14½")
130mm (5⅛")
230mm (9")
6mm (¼")
813213W
19mm (¾")
375mm (14¾")
130mm (5⅛")
230mm (9")
6mm (¼")
813219W
25mm (1")
370mm (14½")
130mm (5⅛")
225mm (8⅞")
6mm (¼")
813225W

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Given the price, difficult to fault this chisel. Handle is comfortable, the back flattened relatively easily and the edge appears to hold well, having used it on oak. The edge wasn’t quite ground square - but easy to correct. The only reason I marked 4 ex 5 was the anti corrosion coating - meths/white spirit wouldn’t shift it and I was concerned it would clog my sharpening stones. In the end resorted to paint stripper carefully applied to the back of the blade only. Excellent value for money - I would certainly buy the other sizes when I need them.
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Posted 4 months ago
Fast and efficient delivery. Lovely chisel, looks good and feels good in the hand, takes a good edge and seems to hold a good edge. Very happy with the purchase. I Would recommend.
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Posted 7 months ago