I'm thinking of changing my chisel set (tax return is burning a hole in my pocket) and so I'm asking for advice from my two favorite forums. I currently have the Ashley Iles bevel edge and while I like them, as many have said, the handles are large, and I would like smaller side bevels.
I'm trying to decide between the new Ashley Iles Mk2 and the Lie-Nielsens. I've seen some reviews that say that A2 is harder to sharpen and doesn't take as sharp an edge as O1. I've also never seen a review by anyone who had the LN's who didn't like them. Nor have I seen a review by anyone who had the Mk2's that didn't like them.
Is it pretty much a wash between these 2? Would I really notice a difference between them?
Thanks for any feedback.
Cliff