Rating of the best chisels for 2020

Anyone who is associated with woodwork, be it a carpenter, carpenter or carver, is well acquainted with such a tool as a chisel - a metal tip sharply sharpened from the end with a wooden or plastic handle.

Chisel: what is it and what is it for?

Chisels are hand tools. Despite their simplicity of design, they are indispensable for woodworking, ideal for rough and delicate work.

The tool is versatile and is suitable for chamfering, cleaning grooves, sealing recesses, applying relief and contour patterns. In addition, the chisel is used for precise work when it is necessary to remove a thin layer from the treated surface. Electric chisels are also popular, combining a woodworking machine and a manual device.

Types, material of manufacture, main characteristics

Depending on the type of work carried out, there are two types of mallets:

• manual - the material is processed by pressure;
• shock - the work is done using point strikes. For tools of this type, the presence of a special metal ring is characteristic, which prevents the appearance of cracks in the wood.

According to the methods of making the canvas, chisels are divided into the following three types:

• stamped;
• forged - for working with hard materials;
• punching - for precise processing of the product.

The handles of classic chisels are made of sticky wood: maple, ash, oak, hornbeam. In addition, high-impact plastic or similar material is used.

The mallet handle can be two-piece or three-piece. Impact models are equipped with a special butt pad made of strong metal.

Types of chisels by purpose:

• carpentry;
• carpentry;
• turning;

The shape of the longitudinal section of the mallet divides the chisels into the following three types:

• straight - straight blade and blade;
• curved - bending of the blade and blade;
• cranberry - a sharp bend of the blade, located almost at the end of a straight mallet. When the blade is sharpened from the opposite side, the corresponding class word is added to the tool name. For example, reverse cranberry. With such a chisel, you can cut out semicircular parts of products.

Clucarza:

The cross-section of the chisel blade divides the models into six types:

• flat - depending on the parameters of the canvas, it can be wide, narrow, thick or thin;
• oblique - a flat blade with a cutting edge and a bevel perpendicular to it;
• angular - with a V-shaped transverse profile;
• radius - the second name of such a mallet is a semicircular chisel, because it has a semicircular cross section;
• box-shaped or stapled - straight blade with sides of different heights and different angles between them;
• cerazik - in terms of parameters it resembles a semicircular model, but much thinner. It is used for artistic carving.

Chisels are used not only for wood processing, but also for working with stone, metal, concrete, etc.

Attention! In order to avoid mistakes when choosing, you should pay special attention to the mark about the manufacturer on the chisel linen - a kind of guarantor of quality. The inscriptions "Hardened Steel" should not be trusted: most likely, the tool is a fake or poorly made.

Other types of chisels

Along with the usual chisels, the following types of tools are used in various industries:

• electric chisel. Other names for such a universal unit are renovator, electric chisel, multi-cutter, electric scraper. The working element here is a special nozzle in the form of a mallet, and it is selected depending on what type of work is being done. Due to the high performance of the unit, it can be used to apply small and precise patterns. A tool of this type can be both mains and battery;
• surgical - made of surgical steel and used in medicine;
• apiary - for the daily work of beekeepers;
• for hinges - the special design of such a tool allows you to quickly knock out the rounded corners of the seat under the door hinge;
• plastic or chisel scraper - for tire fitting: leveling the tire surface, removing burrs;
• pocket - folding mallet;
• mini chisel - suitable for fine carving on soft material;
• beveler or beveller - a tool with a flat blade for cutting skin at the folds. Other names are edge cutter, French chisel;
• chisel-chisel - to remove unnecessary parts of the processed material;
• Jamb chisel or sculptural knife - for applying embossed patterns.

Surgical instruments:

How do you choose the best tool?

The main parameters of the chisels that you should pay attention to when choosing a tool:

• the blade must be hardened, free from rust and other defects;
• the best material for the handle is wood or rubberized plastic;
• price - the too low cost of the tool indicates that it is not made of high quality.

Further in the review, ratings of the best and most popular models of hand and electric chisels in 2020, as well as tool sets, are presented.

Top 5 hand chisels

Hart HCC32

5th place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	Taiwan (brand - USA)
Material:	forged steel
Blade length:	216 mm.
Web width:	32 mm.
Handle:	all-metal
Weight:	610 gr.
Guarantee:	-
Average price:	1 150 RUB

The all-metal construction makes the tool durable and robust. Thanks to a special heat treatment, the chisel combines a hard blade and a rather soft handle. It is suitable not only for cutting and planing, but also for hollowing out niches. Due to the impact blade, the tool can be used like a metal hammer.

• wide canvas;
• comfortable all-metal handle;
• sharpness of the blade;
• in the reviews, users speak of Hart HCC32 as a versatile and reliable tool.

• overpriced;
• weight;
• no guarantee;
• of the shortcomings, users note the duration of sharpening.

DYNAGRIP Stanley 0-16-890

4th place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	China (brand - USA)
Material:	steel
Blade length:	150 mm.
Web width:	30 mm.
Handle:	rubberized plastic
Weight:	300 gr.
Guarantee:	2 years
Average price:	700 RUB

When it becomes necessary to remove a thin layer from the workpiece, DYNAGRIP Stanley 0-16-890 will perfectly cope with this task.

The blade is made of high carbon steel. The blade, sharply sharpened on one side, ensures reliable operation and withstands shock loads.

The rubberized handle, with a steel cap at the end, prevents slipping and at the same time, will withstand even hammer blows.

• the presence of a protective cap on the handle;
• wear resistance;
• convenient blade sharpening angle;
• affordable price;
• 24 months warranty;
• weight.

• users complain that the blade dulls quickly.

MATRIX Tiger's Eye 24503

3rd place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	China (brand - Germany)
Material:	alloy steel
Blade length:	330 mm.
Web width:	8 mm.
Handle:	rubberized plastic
Weight:	238 gr.
Guarantee:	2 years
Average price:	280 p.

MATRIX Tiger's Eye is ideal for curly carvers.

The narrow blade of the chisel-chisel and the rubberized handle, which fits comfortably in the hand, will provide comfortable work even for a novice carver.

Do not be afraid of such a low cost of the tool - the chisel is collected in China, but this does not affect the quality. Not suitable for processing blanks.

• affordable price;
• weight;
• comfortable two-component handle;
• solid, high-quality canvas;
• steel protective cap on the handle;
• wear resistance;
• 24 months warranty;
• long-term sharpness of the blade after sharpening.

• narrow scope.

NAREX SUPER 2009 LINE PROFI

2nd place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	Czech Republic
Material:	chrome manganese steel
Blade length:	132 mm.
Web width:	16 mm.
Handle:	rubberized plastic
Weight:	186 g
Guarantee:	-
Average price:	900 p.

This professional semicircular chisel is very popular with carpenters.

The blade, made of a special chrome-manganese steel, is durable, and the blade remains sharp for a long time after sharpening.

The presence of a steel impact tip on the end of the two-component handle allows work with both a mallet and a hammer.

• weight;
• wear resistance;
• steel protective cap on the handle;
• long-term sharpness of the blade after sharpening.

• high price;
• no guarantee.

BAHCO Polypropylene 414

1 place

 

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	Sweden
Material:	hardened steel
Blade length:	140 mm.
Web width:	15 mm.
Handle:	polypropylene
Weight:	214 gr.
Guarantee:	6 months
Average price:	820 p.

Special hardening of the BAHCO Polypropylene 414 blade ensures tool wear resistance and long-term sharpness of the blade after sharpening.

The cutting part does not rust or corrode. Suitable for all types of wood.

The set includes a special case for storing and transporting the chisel.

• comfortable impact-resistant polypropylene handle;
• long-term sharpness of the blade after sharpening;
• the presence of a cover for storage and transportation;
• proven manufacturer;
• wear resistance and durability;
• guarantee;
• the ability to process any type of wood;
• special hardening of the canvas;
• weight.

• high price.

Top 5 renovators

Enkor MFE 400E

5th place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	China (brand - Russia)
Power:	400 watts
Nutrition:	from the network
Length of cable:	2.5 m.
Weight:	1.6 kg.
Guarantee:	24 months
Average price:	3230 p.

Enkor MFE 400E is a budgetary, convenient and easy-to-use unit that can cope with both repair work and the processing of wood, plastic and even soft non-ferrous metals.

The set includes a hex wrench, a spatula, a mallet for woodworking, a sole for fixing sanding sheets, sanding sheets.

• vibration frequency adjustment;
• motor overheating protection;
• case for storage and transportation;
• multifunctionality;
• the presence of a soft start function;
• affordable price.

• short cable;
• in reviews, users complain about the noise of the unit and the inconvenient start button;
• high cost of additional attachments.

Skil Masters 1490 NA

4th place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	China (brand - Netherlands)
Power:	220 watts
Nutrition:	from the network
Length of cable:	4 m.
Weight:	1.1 kg.
Guarantee:	24 months
Average price:	3600 RUB

With a tool like the Skil Masters 1490 NA, you can easily cut plastic, metal, wood and drywall in a corner or niche without much difficulty.

The presence of replaceable attachments allows you to clean or grind workpieces of complex shapes.

The basic set includes a set of blades, a platform for grinding, a set of sanding paper, an adapter for a vacuum cleaner, a hex key for changing the equipment.

• soft start function;
• adapter for connecting a vacuum cleaner;
• fixing the start button;
• weight;
• affordable price;
• special bag for storage and transportation;
• the ability to process various materials;
• vibration frequency adjustment;
• long cable;
• comfortable two-component handle.

• not found.

Ryobi RMT200S

3rd place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	USA, Hong Kong, China (brand - Japan)
Power:	200 watts
Nutrition:	from the network
Length of cable:	2.5 m.
Weight:	1.685 kg.
Guarantee:	24 months
Average price:	4800 p.

The body of this model of the renovator is equipped with two massive rubberized inserts, does not weigh much, which ensures comfortable operation, both on horizontal and vertical surfaces.

A special screw is provided in the lower part of the case for more reliable fixation of the equipment. This is a big plus for novice craftsmen, since the possibility of the mallet or grinding platform slipping off is excluded.

The unit is suitable for processing wood, concrete, plastic, metal.

• additional rubberized inserts on the body;
• guarantee;
• weight;
• adjustable speed of rotation on the rear handle;
• special adapter allowing the use of Bosch and Dremel accessories;
• 9 replaceable blades, sanding pad and a set of sanding papers;
• bag for storage and transportation;
• average price.

• short cable;
• lack of smooth start;
• there is no adapter for connecting a vacuum cleaner.

Black & Decker MT 300 KA

2nd place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	China (brand - USA)
Power:	300 watts
Nutrition:	from the network
Length of cable:	3m.
Weight:	1.58 kg.
Guarantee:	24 months
Average price:	5000 RUB

Convenient button placement and anti-slip inserts ensure the comfort and durability of this multi-tool.

Particular attention should be paid to the presence of a dust extraction system on the case and keyless replacement of nozzles.

• fixing the start button;
• replacement of equipment without a key, using a special lever;
• body with anti-slip inserts;
• a universal adapter allowing the use of nozzles from Bosch, Makita;
• case or suitcase for storage and transportation;
• sanding platform and a set of sanding paper;
• adapter for connecting a vacuum cleaner;
• durability;
• adjustment of the speed of rotation of the working element;
• motor overheating protection.

• lack of smooth start;
• high price;
• in reviews, users complain that the tool is heating up;
• it is difficult to find original replacement equipment.

AEG OMNI 300 -KIT1

1 place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	China (brand - Germany)
Power:	300 watts
Nutrition:	from the network
Length of cable:	4 m.
Weight:	1.45 kg.
Guarantee:	72 months
Average price:	7450 p.

The first place in the rating of universal electric chisels is occupied by the AEG OMNI 300 -KIT1 - a reliable and high-quality unit equipped with a backlight, thirteen replaceable nozzles and one vibration.

By changing the equipment, the multitool can be used as a drill, screwdriver, jigsaw, grinder.

• adjustment of the speed of rotation of the working element;
• reliability and durability;
• LED lights;
• three adapters for using third-party accessories;
• a set of consumables and 13 additional attachments;
• bag for transportation and storage;
• 6 years warranty;
• long cable.

• high price;
• lack of soft start function.

Top 5 sets of chisels

NAREX WOOD LINE PLUS

5th place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	Czech Republic
Material:	steel
Handle:	stained hornbeam
Set weight:	730 gr.
Guarantee:	-
Average price:	2800 RUB

The kit includes four chisels with a flat chrome-manganese steel blade in widths of 6, 12, 20 and 26 mm. These tools are suitable for working with wood: carving, hollowing out holes.

• strength;
• solid, high-quality canvas;
• wear resistance;
• long-term sharpness of the blades after sharpening.

• the kit is sold in a cardboard box;
• lack of a protective tip at the end of the handle;
• no manufacturer warranty;
• in reviews, users complain about the protective hard-to-remove varnish coating on the tools.

NAREX SUPER 2009 LINE PROFI (flat)

4th place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	Czech Republic
Material:	steel
Handle:	rubberized plastic
Set weight:	872 gr.
Guarantee:	-
Average price:	2170 p.

The set includes four flat chisels of 8, 10, 16 and 32 mm, designed for processing wooden surfaces: gouging grooves and nests, threading, etc.

The blades are made of chrome-manganese steel, which ensures long-term sharpness after sharpening and durability of the mallets.

• long-term sharpness of the cutting part;
• high quality steel;
• weight;
• protective cap on the handles;
• affordable price;
• wear resistance.

• lack of a case;
• no manufacturer warranty.

NAREX SUPER 2009 LINE PROFI (semicircular)

3rd place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	Czech Republic
Material:	chrome manganese steel
Handle:	polypropylene + elastomer
Set weight:	868 gr.
Guarantee:	-
Average price:	5200 RUB

The set consists of four semi-circular chisels: 8, 10, 16 and 26 mm, which are ideal for processing wood products. The blades are made of heat-treated chromium-manganese steel and fully comply with the requirements of DIN 513.

• high quality steel;
• strength and durability;
• protective cap on handles.

• high price;
• lack of a case;
• no manufacturer warranty.

COBALT 245-671

2nd place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	China (brand - Russia)
Material:	chrome manganese steel
Handle:	rubberized plastic
Set weight:	840 gr.
Guarantee:	-
Average price:	1050 RUB

Specially designed for the delicate workings of wood, plastic and other soft materials, these chisels are ideal for even the novice craftsman.

The width of the canvases is 6, 12, 18 and 24 m. - the most popular sizes. The tools are packed in a blister.

• comfortable rubberized handle;
• protective cap on the handle;
• the ability to process various types of materials;
• high quality steel;
• affordable price;
• wear resistance.

• the manufacturer does not provide a guarantee for this type of tools;
• lack of a case;
• In reviews, users complain that the blade dulls quickly.

Stanley DYNAGRIP 2-16-885

1 place

Specifications:
Manufacturer country:	UK (brand - USA)
Material:	steel
Handle:	rubberized plastic
Set weight:	1300 gr.
Guarantee:	24 months
Average price:	2,490 RUB

The set contains 5 chisels: 6, 12, 18, 25, 32 mm., Which are packed in a convenient case with a compartment for each tool.

Such mallets are suitable for processing wood and other soft materials. Rubberized anti-slip handles are crowned with protective steel caps, which makes it possible to use the hammer in work.

• convenient case for storage and transportation;
• durable wear-resistant fabric;
• long-term sharpness of the blade after sharpening;
• protective caps on the handle;
• anti-slip two-component handle;
• the ability to work with various materials;
• optimal angle of sharpening of the cutting part.

• not found.

Attention! The prices shown in the review are averaged and may differ from the prices in stores. The final decision in choosing a tool remains with the buyer.