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STANLEY Chisel Set, 5-Piece (16-401)

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 447 ratings

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Brand Stanley
Size One Size
Handle Material Wood
Blade Material Alloy Steel, Brass

About this item

  • Micro-precision grind for superior sharpness out of the box
  • Blade lacquered for corrosion protection Hardwood handle for comfort and impact resistance
  • Includes high-quality leather pouch for storage, Contains: 16-975 - Bailey Chisel 1/4-Inch 16-977 - Bailey Chisel 1/2-Inch 16-978 - Bailey Chisel 3/4-Inch 16-979 - Bailey Chisel 1 -Inch 16-980 - Bailey Chisel 1-1/4-Inch
  • Hardwood handle for comfort and impact resistance
  • High-quality carbon-chrome steel for edge retention
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4.8 4.8
Value for money
4.2 4.2
Craftsmanship
4.2 4.2

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Product Description

This five piece Bailey chisel set is perfect for the serious woodworker who demands perfection. Designed with stained beech handles and an upgraded brass ferrule, these high quality chisels will help the experienced craftsman achieve what he/she is capable of. These chisels have an improved blade finish with new grinding centers. Manufactured in Sheffield England, Bailey Chisels are known for unsurpassed quality. This 5 piece set includes the following sizes: 1/4-Inch (6mm), 1/2-Inch (12mm), 3/4-Inch (19mm), 1-Inch (24mm), and 1-1/4-Inch (32mm).

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This five piece Bailey chisel set is perfect for the serious woodworker who demands perfection. Designed with stained beech handles and an upgraded brass ferrule, these high quality chisels will help the experienced craftsman achieve what he/she is capable of. These chisels have an improved blade finish with new grinding centers. Manufactured in Sheffield England, Bailey Chisels are known for unsurpassed quality. This 5 piece set includes the following sizes: 1/4-Inch (6mm), 1/2-Inch (12mm), 3/4-Inch (19mm), 1-Inch (24mm), and 1-1/4-Inch (32mm).

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Customer Ratings
Value for money
4.2
4.2
4.7
4.6
4.6
5.0
Sturdiness
4.8
4.5
5.0
Craftsmanship
4.2
4.5
4.4
Comfort
4.0
4.6
5.0
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weight
3 pounds
1.34 pounds
1.3 pounds
360 grams

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
447 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, sharpness, value, and performance of the chisel set. For example, they mention that the steel is pretty good, the blades are razor sharp, and the set is great value for money. That said, some complain about the flatness.

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220 customers mention175 positive45 negative

Customers like the quality of the chisel set. They say it's well made, sturdy, and has a nice finish. The steel is pretty good, and the brass ferrules are nice. The chi sels are fantastic and will serve you well for a long time.

"...this is the same steel used in the Stanley Sweethearts and it's quite good...." Read more

"...These chisels came in very sharp and are extremely attractive chisels that are very sturdy and will be in his shop for many years to come...." Read more

"...For the money, these are fantastic chisels that will serve you well for a lifetime. They are my go-to chisels forsure...." Read more

"...Right now the sharp one will shave hair off my arm, and the steel seems quality, so I'm not expecting issues...." Read more

107 customers mention90 positive17 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the chisel. They mention that the blades are razor sharp, they keep their sharpness through the project, and they sharpen easily. Some say that the axes are factory sharpened but not precision ground. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sharp quality of the product.

"...These chisels came in very sharp and are extremely attractive chisels that are very sturdy and will be in his shop for many years to come...." Read more

"...them but I personally found them very sharp (razor) and they cut the wood perfectly right out the box (though you may want to remove the lacquer)...." Read more

"...Your honed edge will last a very long time and sharpens rather easily. I've used these every day for about 2 months since I received them...." Read more

"They appear to be good steel and are sharp." Read more

58 customers mention52 positive6 negative

Customers like the value of the chisel. They say it's a great set for the price, has the best balance of quality and price, and is relatively cheap. Some say the shaver is good right out of the box.

"These are great chisels for the money for sure...." Read more

"Excellent kit for the $. Needs sharpening though, which I expected when I bought it...." Read more

"...Price is great for a set of chisels.2) Materials (other than the steel) are pretty good...." Read more

"...The good:--Budget price--Decent steel, they hold an edge pretty well--They come with a nice leather rollThe bad:..." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the chisel. They mention that it works as advertised, is ultra-sharp, and should work well with the Worksharp 3000. Some say that the chimeles are beautiful and useful tools that are good for general use.

"...The Stanley's do all of the grunt work and they do it admirably...." Read more

"...For the money, these are fantastic chisels that will serve you well for a lifetime. They are my go-to chisels forsure...." Read more

"...The tool roll is awesome to have and is a great add on in the set. For the price this is a good utilitarian set...." Read more

"...They worked amazingly well...." Read more

21 customers mention19 positive2 negative

Customers like the pouch that comes with the chisel set. They say it's a pleasant surprise, and well made. Some customers also mention that the pouch is helpful.

"...Back then, they came in a leather tool roll, nice touch if your on the go, but mine mostly stayed in my shop. They took a considerable amout..." Read more

"These come with a leather wrap from which I immediately cut off a 3" wide piece to use as a strop. What a deal!The steel is superb...." Read more

"...The brash retaining bands are nice details. The leather pouch is helpful...." Read more

"...--Decent steel, they hold an edge pretty well--They come with a nice leather rollThe bad:..." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the feel of the chisel. They mention that the handles are comfortable, sturdy, and feel good in their hands. Some say that the surface is smooth.

"Well balanced and quality steel. Feels great in hand." Read more

"...The surface is smooth but these chisels still need the initial honing from the user...." Read more

"...The handles are bulky, but actually felt pretty good in my bear paws, but what I couldn’t handle at all was the fact that the handles aren’t on..." Read more

"These chisel's are fantastic. Great look, great feel, and great cutting. However they weren't "great" out of the box...." Read more

17 customers mention13 positive4 negative

Customers like the fit of the chisel. They say it is well balanced, fits the hand nicely, and has a unique shape that fits their meat paws well. The handles are a good fit in the hand and robust for mallet work. Some say that the axe is extremely sharp and fits the bill perfectly. Overall, customers are satisfied with the fit and quality of the product.

"...Not real heavy, but long enough. Once you put in work in you will have a decent set of chisels that last a long time. Nice leather holder...." Read more

"...These fit the bill perfectly!" Read more

"...I like how the handles register in the hand and they are a very good length...." Read more

"...What I'm not a fan of are the handles. They're just too big, even for a guy with big hands...." Read more

18 customers mention9 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the flatness of the chisel. Some mention that the backs were decently flat and didn't need a huge amount of flattening, while others say that the bottoms were not flat and that the axe is hard to sharpen using wetstones.

"...This typically makes flattening the backs far easier. However, when flattening, all of these chisels also had a significant hollow at the edge...." Read more

"...They took a considerable amout of time to tune up, as the backs weren't flat, but that is expected from this price range. I'm convinced this..." Read more

"...The good: they're well built, they backs were decently flat and didn't need a huge amount of work. The handles are wood and can take a beating...." Read more

"...Other observation: there is a very slight concave back surface of these chisels, especially on the larger size ones...." Read more

All chisels had edge damage/chips!
3 Stars
All chisels had edge damage/chips!
I have always heard these were decent sets. I couldn’t have been more disappointed, and I don’t mind having to do a little work. The problem here is the amount of material I would have to remove to get past all the chips. I don’t have a honing guide and I doubt the edge would be as good as it should have been from the factory once I was done. Unfortunately I will have to find out, it’s been over 30 days since I bought the set. Save your money and just buy a good set. My time is important and now I have to spend it fixing Stanley’s poor workmanship.
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Excellent kit for the $. Needs sharpening though, which I expected when I bought it.

I started with 400 grit sandpaper on glass to clear the factory applied lacquered layer off of the working surfaces. I moved on to a 1000 grit water stone, then up to 8000 grit. I'll strop it later for the final polish on the edge.

Pictures show milling marks at the half done point - I kept going until they were gone.

Cleaned them up with WD-40 to remove moisture, then will wipe them down with 3-in1 oil to prevent rust.

Seems like a good kit. I'll update later, if needed, once they see wood time and I know better how they cut and keep an edge. Right now the sharp one will shave hair off my arm, and the steel seems quality, so I'm not expecting issues.

Update: Chisels went through about 20 dovetails on 3/4” thick oak without issue. Could have done more before touch up sharpening would have been needed. I'm happy.
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