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   alanplanesaw | Dec 23, 2005 01:23am | #1

   Good question.  I am ready to get some and would like to hear from anyone with first-hand experience.

   Alan - planesaw

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   RRusso | Dec 26, 2005 04:05am | #2

   I have one...very nice tool, like everything they make. Much smaller than a "traditional" (for lack of a better term) mortise chisel. I also have a heavy-duty Sorby, but prefer the L-N.You might also check out the new Isles' offered by Tools For Working Wood, which is a pig sticker type...roughly twice the cost of the L-N, however. Haven't used one of those, though Joel (owner) offers a money back guarantee.RR

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   DCarr10760 | Dec 27, 2005 08:02pm | #3

   I have the 1/4-inch Isles "English Pattern" (Pig sticker) mortice chisel.  It's massive and well made.  It works beautifully.

   I recommend them highly (FWIW).

   David C.

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   RRusso | Dec 28, 2005 11:27am | #4

   A correction to my first post:The pig stickers are made by Ray Iles (not Isles) and range in price from $54 for the 3/16" to $98 for the 1/2". To my knowledge, Tools For Working Wood is currently the only place that sells these on this side of the pond.Here's a link:http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/Merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=toolshop&Product_Code=MS-MORT.XX&Category_Code=TBMCIf it makes any difference, all of the sizes are in stock, as opposed to the 4+ month wait for the L-N's. Given the outstanding customer service I've always received from Joel, I would'nt hesitate to give one a try. If you don't like it, you can always send it back and continue waiting for the L-N.Just a thought...RR

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   javera | Dec 29, 2005 11:55pm | #5

   I purchased one of the LN mortise chisels last January. Read about them hear and ordered one before they showed up in the catalog or on the website.  I've never used a better tool.  It was mirror finished and razor sharp when I received it.  It cuts like a dream, holds an edge well, and resharpens with minimal effort.  Hand feel subjective but I think this chisel fits my hand perfectly.

   Enjoy.