The original 8105 range of Narex chisels have a few characteristics that differentiate them from other general purpose bevel edged chisels in this price range. Made in the Czech Republic they are accurately CNC machined, nicely balanced , isothermally hardened, and have the light pointable feel of a proper bevel edged chisel.

The chisel sides are still a fraction thick for fine dovetailing but, as general purpose tools, Narex chisels stand head and shoulders above everything else in their price range.

Narex forges the blades from Chrome Manganese spring steel, vastly superior to chrome vanadium, which was specifically developed for making edge tools using this process. In use it is indistinguishable from good quality high carbon steel. Isothermal hardening is much more accurate and even than induction hardening, producing a uniform and consistent hardness of RC59 through the front 75% the blade.  

The backs are fractionally hollow so they are quick and easy to prepare and they have handles of stained beech, with chrome plated steel ferrules and hoops.

" The quality of these chisels is not affected by the astonishingly low cost. Compared with other chisels in their price bracket, these represent incredible value for money." Marc Fish