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Narex Bevel Edge Chisel Set — good chisels that do not cost a fortune
Narex Bevel Edge Chisel Set (4 Pieces, 863010)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Hand-tool woodworkers
- Joinery & hinge work
- Stepping up from cheap sets
- Czech-made tools
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Price: $48.99
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Why this gift works
This Narex set (863010) is four bevel edge bench chisels in 6, 12, 20 and 26 mm, made in the Czech Republic. The blades are chrome-manganese steel hardened to 59 HRC, and the handles are lacquered European beech with steel ferrules. Narex is widely recommended as the best value in chisels for woodworkers stepping up from cheap sets.
A good chisel is the heart of hand-tool woodworking: cleaning out joints, paring to a line, fitting hinges. Hardware-store chisels lose their edge quickly and frustrate beginners; a sharp Narex set is often where people realize how much better hand work can feel.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A woodworker still using hardware-store chisels
- Someone starting to cut dovetails and mortises by hand
Think twice if
- They have no sharpening stone
- They already own premium chisels
The catch
They benefit from a final honing before first use - they are not razor-sharp out of the box - so the recipient needs a sharpening stone.
Skip for someone who has no way to sharpen, or who already owns a premium chisel set.
Key specs
| Brand | Narex |
|---|---|
| Set | 4-piece bevel edge chisels (863010) |
| Sizes | 6, 12, 20 and 26 mm |
| Steel | Chrome-manganese, 59 HRC |
| Handles | Lacquered European beech with steel ferrules |
| Made in | Czech Republic |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Plan to hone them before first use.
- Pair them with a sharpening stone for a complete gift.
Why we like it
- Chrome-manganese steel at 59 HRC
- Four useful sizes from 6 to 26 mm
- Czech-made, with beech handles
What to look for in woodworking chisels
- Steel and hardness. Around 59-61 HRC holds an edge without being brittle.
- Sizes. Four sizes from about 1/4 to 1 inch cover most joinery.
- Sharpening. Most chisels need honing before use - a stone is part of the gift.
- Handles. Hardwood handles with ferrules take mallet blows.
Questions people ask
6, 12, 20 and 26 mm (roughly 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch).
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