Product Description

Bevel-edge chisels are designed for the professional or craftsman. Feature chrome-carbon precision-ground Sheffield steel blades. Hardened and tempered to 58-60 HRC for superior cutting edge durability, blades are electrophoretic coated for protection against corrosion. Large ergonomic handles provide superior grip and comfort for prolonged use. Steel hammer is break-resistant. Includes protective blade guards.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #47200 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Stanley
• Model: 16-268
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 3.09 pounds

Features

• 3-piece chisel set ideal for woodworking
• Includes 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, 1-inch chisels
• 100% through-hardened blades; bi-material ergonomic handles
• Includes storage case and blade guards
• 45% longer than standard chisels

Amazon.com Product Description
The Stanley FatMax 3-Piece Wood Chisel Set is the ultimate chisel set! It includes three chisels: 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch FatMax chisels. They have 45-percent longer blades than other wood chisels and are ideal for use in fine woodworking and carpentry. The blades are 100-percent through-hardened for better blade life and re-sharpening. They feature bi-material ergonomic handle for better feel and better grip. The handles are also longer for better safety and control. This three-piece chisel set comes with a storage case that allows for carry along or free-standing bench-top use. Some of the other features of the FatMax chisels are: Ball bearing grade steel for maximum edge retention and long life; blade tip guards for protection and safety, large steel striking cap provides better handle durability and greater ease in striking; and recessed thumb grip for comfort and control.

The Stanley Story
The Stanley Works, originally a bolt and door hardware manufacturing company located in New Britain, Connecticut; was founded in 1843 by Frederick T. Stanley. A few years later, in 1857, Frederick’s cousin, Henry Stanley, founded The Stanley Rule and Level Company. In 1920, The Rule and Level Company merged with The Stanley Works and would go on to become it’s famous Hand Tools Division. Over the years, The Stanley Works has produced some of the most innovative and useful tools ever made. Among these tools are the Bailey Plane, the Surform shaper, the PowerLock tape rule and most recently the FatMax line of products. Today, more than ever, Stanley continues to be an industry leader in tool innovation. In 2001, Stanley introduced more than 100 new products, bringing to 400 the number of new products introduced in the past four years. As a direct result of Stanley’s commitment to excellence, Stanley was awarded the Prestigious Golden Hammer Award, presented for New Product Innovation in both 2000 and 2001.

Customer Reviews

Great for the price
The handles are comprised of the typical abuse hungry polymer plastic resin. I bought this set and threw one to each of the guys on my framing crew. We abuse these things. They are used to cut nails, pry walls, as screwdrivers and sometimes actually used as chisels should be. Fortunately the steel is easilly sharpened. 1 minute on the belt sander to remove the deep nicks and then about 5 minutes on the sharpening stones and we are sharp for another 2 weeks. If you want fine chisels for craftsmanship go buy a set of Marples or 2 Cherries...if you want a set to abuse, drop, clean your nails, pull slivers, play mumbley peg, pry walls, open paint cans, scredriver, pry up backing...etc etc etc. Then get these....and share !

Stanley Fat Max 3PC Chisel Set
I found the quality of these chisels to be more than satisfactory for my purposes. They come in a hard case which makes them very convenient to store and take to job sites. Each chisel has a plastic cover for the tip, and these are locked in place by the hardcase so they don't get lost.

The handles are made of some kind of polymer which seems VERY rugged. The handles have a metal cap embedded in the handle for a striking surface. The handles are also made of a non-slip material, and are shaped so the are very comfortable to use.

As is to be expected, I had to sharpen them to put a finished edge on each chisel, and I have not used them enought yet to comment on how well they hold their edge.

For the price and my uses, I find these to be a very good value.

Great chisels
These are a great set of chisels. I don't abuse them as much as some of the other reviewers, but they are definitely tough. I've been using them to adjust doors, install hardware, as well as some other wood work. No need for a super expensive set! These do the job great.