Japanese chisels, or nomi, combine centuries-old forging traditions with modern woodworking precision. Made by laminating hard steel to softer iron, they excel in edge retention and control. Choosing ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Woodworking can be a fun and practical hobby to learn. However, it can also be expensive to start, and if you're limited by poor quality tools ...

Certain 19th-century chisels from makers like Buck Brothers and Witherby now sell for hundreds of dollars — more than many modern power tool sets. Pre-1950s chisels were forged from high-carbon steel ...