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Without a doubt a doubt, grab the heavy-duty Robert Sorby if you plan on doing some serious corner work, it’s best not to try and make do with a chisel that isn’t equipped for the job. For frequent users that need a lighter chisel, the Robert Sorby Corner Chisel 3/8″ is the way to go. It may be a bit pricey, but the quality is well worth it. As the name indicates, a mortise chisel is made for cutting mortises. This includes cutting mortises for doors, doorframes, windows, and joinery projects. Manual mortising is conducted by striking the end of the mortise chisel with a mallet to drive the blade into the wood. The waste is then levered out and the process is repeated until the mortise is smooth and even. Made from A2 Tool Steel, hardened to RC 60-62 and ground razor sharp. Beveled at 30º. Comes with Maine-harvested Hornbeam handles. Overall length is approximately 10".

If you are looking for something with a bit more heft to it , look no further. Made by the same manufacturer as the previous product, this chisel is a much heavier duty version designed to cut deep mortises. Of course, it is not suited for finer or shallower corners.

Given the wide variety of chisels and the similarly wide variety of uses, it should come as no surprise that many chisels have been given simple names that indicate their purpose. Following this logic, corner chisels are used to cut smooth square corners, though they can also be used to cut grooves in woodworking pieces. The handle is an often overlooked part of the chisel. It may not do the brunt of the work, but it is vital to your craftsmanship. It needs to be comfortable and ergonomic, without being loose. One would hope that these things come standard, but you’d be surprised at what some manufacturers try to get away with. One of the primary purposes of a corner chisel is to make mortise and tenon joints. These venerable joints have been in use since the stone age! There are many different types of mortises and tenons, but at its most basic a mortise and tenon joint appears to resemble a square peg inserted into a square hole. It is then glued, pinned or wedged into place. An effective way of joining two pieces of wood together. A corner chisel is, predictably, shaped like a corner. Usually quite small, the blade is bent at a 90-degree angle. This angle allows it to create a perfect corner in the wood without you having to eyeball it or get out measuring tools. The Narex Chisel range are robust and fantastic value for money and were voted the "Best Value" by Fine Woodworking Magazine in the western style bench chisel category.

Producing square mortises is exacting work. The Corner Chisel, used after the mortise has been roughed out by hand or with a slot mortiser—which produces round edged mortises—helps square corners easily and precisely. Butt chisels are primarily used for cutting mortises for butt hinges. Butt chisels have a distinctive short, wide blade that is ideal for cutting mortises, but also for removing large amount of material in a short period of time. Firmer chisels are one of the oldest types of modern chisels still in use today. These chisels typically have a flat blade with square edges that is ideal for cutting precise 90-degree corners, and hardwood handles that are easy to grip.A paring chisel is a precise tool that is typically put to use at the end of a woodworking project. These chisels have long, thin, almost flexible blades that are ideal for putting the finishing touches on fine woodworking pieces. When a standard mortise chisel is too bulky for a joinery project, the sash mortise chisel is a great alternative option. These chisels have a smaller and lighter design that is easier to use for cutting relatively shallow or narrow mortises, such as those found in window mullions and sashes. The bench chisel is the most commonly used chisel by DIYers because it can be used for a wide assortment of purposes. This general-purpose chisel is a must-have tool for woodworking, renovation, and construction projects around the home. The corner chisel’s blade will determine what it is suitable for. Longer blades can, of course, make deeper mortises and corners in general. A shorter blade might help more with work that is more delicate. The closer your hand is to the wood, the more precise you can be.