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   Jeff | Jan 12, 2004 03:00am | #1

   I use the Two Cherries (Hirsch) chisels and like them alot.

   I've never seen the Stubei, where are they offered?

   Jeff

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   Vallance | Jan 12, 2004 10:05am | #2

   Well, in Denmark where I am, but they're Austrian so obviously there too. I believe they're readily available at least in northern Europe. Very similar in appearance to Two Cherries.

   Regards,

   Vallance

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   Jeff | Jan 12, 2004 05:02pm | #3

   I Knew Stubai made tools, but have never seen them in a catalog here in the US.

   I know them from their climbing tools, very well made.

   Thanks

   Jeff

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   Christian | Jan 16, 2004 07:11pm | #5

   Stubai tools are quite common here in Austria. Professionals usually use Stubai chisels and I'm happy with my set, too.

   Regards,

   Christian Aufreiter, Austria

2. 
   Lar55 | Jan 12, 2004 07:02pm | #4

   I use both and like both.  The Stubai uses an internal ferrum which was discussed in this forum a few months ago.  Two Cherries seems to have alittle more heft to them in your hand.  Lee Grindinger frequents this forrum and is a master carver who could give you better information.  Hopefully he will see your message. 

   You can buy either at Diefenbacher tools.  The Stubai's are a little less in price there than Two Cherries.

   http://www.diefenbacher.com/

3. 
   wjcargill | Jan 16, 2004 08:50pm | #6

   Vallance,

   I just picked up a set of six Hirsch chisels from Lee Valley. From all indications at this forum and elsewhere, they are very similar to the Two Cherries. They feel really nice in the hand and hone to a nice edge quite quickly. A fine value that seems to be considerably cheaper than Two Cherries.

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   Jeff | Jan 16, 2004 09:36pm | #7

   Actually, same company and chisel, just a different name on it.

   Jeff

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   Vallance | Jan 17, 2004 09:54pm | #8

   I'm not too sure about Two Cherries and Stubai being the same company, one's German the other Austrian, perhaps one owns the other. Anyway, it seems the difference in price is the exact opposite here in Denmark, Two Cherries are cheaper than Stubai - and speaking of Stubai are you guys sure Two Cherries is the same as Hirsch?

   Vallance

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   eddiefromAustralia | Jan 18, 2004 12:26am | #9

   Vallance,

   Tho Cherries and Hirsch are the same company, just different labels and different handles on an identical steel blade for the chisel.  This is a topic of discussion on another forum at the moment.

   Stubai are a different company as you point out.

   Cheers,

   eddie

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   Jeff | Jan 18, 2004 05:34am | #10

   Vallance

   Sorry, I ment Two Cherries and Hirsch are the same, Stubai is a different company.

   Jeff