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Upgrade Bench Chisels?

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Upgrade Bench Chisels?

Mike in Sammamish

>I want to buy some top-grade bench chisels and am torn between the Barr's Becksvoort-style chisels and the Blue Steel Japanese chisels by either Miyanaga or Matsumura. I know all are excellent chisels known for holding a fine edge, but would like some opinions from those who have some expertise. These chisels would be used for dovetail and other general work.

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Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>Either one of the Japanese ones you've listed. I have some Matsumura chisels and IMHO their the cat's meow. Look at the LN ones too, they are getting rave reviews.

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L Robins

>I like my Nishiki dovetail chisels. Joel sells them at www.toolsforworkingwood.com

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