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   DCarr10760 | Jan 04, 2007 11:05pm | #1

   Hi I just bought two sets of the Iles English Pattern chisels from Tools for Working Wood.  They are very nicely made and take a good sharp edge.  They are big tools compared with LNs or Stanley 750s.

   They offer an American Pattern also that is smaller, I think.

   I bought them as gifts for my two older Sons to start them out with good tools.  So being new for Christmas, I can't speak to the edge holding abilities yet, but my initial impression is that they are very good quality.

   David C

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   DonC | Jan 27, 2007 06:10pm | #4

   Really good steel BUT the round handles will let the chisels roll on a table top. I still like them though.

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   woodenhead | Jan 27, 2007 04:46pm | #2

   Take a look at Dastra professional woodcarving tools made in Germany since 1835

   visit: http://homepage.mac.com/walterc530/

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Jan 27, 2007 05:41pm | #3

   I have the Ashley Isle's American Cabinet-makers which feel totally balanced and a part of my hand. And if someone wanted mine.. they would have to pry it from my hand at gun-point.

   Well made.. good edge that will hold as long as you don't open metal cans with thick lids or substitute them for screw-drivers. ha.. ha...

   Regards...

   Sarge.. jt

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   Tony Z | Jan 27, 2007 07:49pm | #5

   I have a couple--7/8" & 1/2".  The 7/8" had an edge that crumbled rather easily until I had sharpened back nearly 1/4".  Now it holds rather well.  The 1/2" had no issues at all.

   Mine are the English pattern handles (larger) and I like the feel (my hands are medium size).  Chisel handles are really a matter of preference--you have to try them to see what you like!  Further, the more you use a tool and become accustomed to it, the more (at least me) I like it.

   I will probably add a few more AI's through the coming months.