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   user-211435 | Nov 06, 2006 06:29am | #1

   I know nothing about Grizzly's chisels, but I do know that Japanese chisels are not like regular chisels. 

   If you buy the very best Japanese chisels, you will find that the edge seems to break easily at first, and gets better and better with repeated sharpening and use.  It's the nature of the steel.  Generally the edge part of the steel is very hard, which means it is a bit brittle.

   With grinding, I also find that you will probably need a little chisel hammer to peen the steel with.  The heat of grinding seems to curl the steel away from the flattened back.  You can buy these hammers from suppliers that have high quality chisels.

   They do hold an edge extremely well, are quick and easy to sharpen, and can be sharpened extremely sharp.

   I personally like a longer chisel though just because they are more versatile.

   Hal

   http://www.rivercitywoodworks.com

    

    

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   NARDO | Nov 11, 2006 07:05am | #2

   I've had a set of ten for a few years and they've performed well and keep a good edge,there is some truth to them becoming better after a couple sharpenings,I think is because of the tempering used in manufacturing.

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   Irish95 | Nov 11, 2006 06:21pm | #3

   This gentlemen wrote up his experiences.  You may find them interesting.

   http://www.cianperez.com/Wood/WoodDocs/Wood_How_To/Spokeshave_on_GrizzlyJapaneseChisels.htm