Narex premium bench chisels
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/n...tool-roll.aspx
Highland now has Narex premium bench chisels available. To those of you who have bought them; what do you think overall? do they really have a "premium" cross section (good for dovetailing)? can you post some better pictures than Highland? is the metal as tough as the normal Narex chisels?
I met the Highland owner at Roy Underhill's school and he (Chris) picked up the tab at the bar afterwards. I've been wanting to say thanks by ordering from his website for a while.
I bought a set of these, when sold by Garret Wade
Bench chisels
I doubt Narex is selling two grades of steel, but that's just doubt rather than science.
Doubling the price for more of a side bevel seems a dubious return on the investment.
That said, the set I own is okay.
They neither sharpen so well as my ancient Witherby set, nor hold an edge as long as my Japanese chisels. They must be kept oiled, or rust is a problem, particularly on the smaller ones.
I bought mine when GW had a clearance, around $40 including the box.