A bevel edge chisel isn't the most commonly used tool a homeowner might need, but when a job calls for it, there is no replacement. A chisel is a very basic hand tool and has a specific job.

And a good wood chisel, in particular, has sharp beveled cutting edges, holds those edges well, sharpens easily, and boasts an ergonomic handle built to withstand repeated hammer or mallet strikes.

Wood chisels are honed in exactly the same manner as plane irons. Grind to a 25-degree angle, then hone the bevel through progressive grits [1]. Remove the wire edge by honing the back of the ...

Made of hardened steel, cold chisels have a beveled cutting edge and an octagon-shaped hand­le. The cold chisel has a flat cutting edge, but related chisels are wedge-shaped (cape chisel), half ...

The yellow chisels are known as mortise chisels. A bevel edge chisel is for more general purposes, while a mortise chisel is specialised for deep, forceful cuts. Clearly marking out the material ...

A single bevel broadhead has edges that are only ground on one side of the blade—often at 25 degrees. Unlike most knife edges or the edge of any given broadhead, where the grind is even on both sides ...