Narex Richter Mortise Chisel 1/2" (13mm)

The Narex Richter Mortise Chisel, 1/2" (13mm) offers a premium look and feel, combining over 90 years of hand tool expertise with modern innovation. Named after founder Vaclav Richter, these chisels are crafted using superior materials, advanced heat treatment, and meticulous design development.

Mortise chisels are primarily used in woodworking to cut mortises for mortise and tenon joinery, a classic technique for connecting two pieces of wood. A mortise is the recess cut into one piece, and a tenon is the projection on the other piece. Mortise chisels are designed to withstand heavy mallet blows, allowing you to carve precise joints efficiently. To maintain the lifespan of your chisel, keeping it sharp is important. Beginners can use a honing guide for consistent sharpening.

The blade is forged from high-quality Cr-V steel, cryogenically processed and tempered to at least 62 HRc. Cryogenic treatment cools the steel to extremely low temperatures, enhancing hardness and durability. The blade is fully ground and polished with super-thin sides suitable for precise work. The handle is crafted from domestic hard ash, sanded and hand-polished, and features a solid stainless steel ferrule designed to endure heavy mallet strikes.

Key Features:

• Size: 1/2" (13mm)
• Forged from highly alloyed Cr-Mn steel
• Cryogenically processed and tempered to at least 62 HRc for increased hardness and durability
• Fully ground and sharpened, ready for use
• Domestic hard ash wood handle, sanded and hand-polished
• Solid stainless steel ferrule for strength and durability