Named after Narex founder Václav Richter, these chisels represent the highest quality of Narex manufacturing, combining unique materials, heat treatment and machining to produce the finest tool for woodworkers. Every chisel is marked with the RICHTER EXTRA trademark.
Named after Narex founder Václav Richter, these chisels represent the highest quality of Narex manufacturing, combining unique materials, heat treatment and machining to produce the finest tool for woodworkers. Every chisel is marked with the RICHTER EXTRA trademark.
Cryogenic treatment: right after hardening, the steel is cooled with liquid nitrogen to as low as −190 °C. This completes the transformation of austenite, which increases both the hardness and toughness of the steel.
The set contains:
1/4" (6 mm), 815007
3/8" (10 mm), 815009
1/2" (13 mm), 815013
3/4" (19 mm), 815019
1" (25 mm), 815025
Blade:
Forged from high-quality Cr-V steel
Cryogenically treated and tempered to at least 62 HRC
Fine ground and polished
Ultra-thin sides for reaching into tight spaces
Handle:
Domestic ash
Sanded and polished
Solid stainless steel ferrule
Leather washer
There are several good ways to sharpen chisels and plane irons: water stones, diamond stones, oil stones and sharpening machines such as Tormek. All give sharp edges, but they differ in speed, maintenance and price.
A honing guide makes it easier to keep the same angle every time. The most important thing is to find a method you enjoy and use often. The guide helps you choose.