Hand-forged carbon steel blade: Provides exceptional sharpness and durability for demanding woodworking tasks
Wide hardwood handle: Offers a comfortable, secure grip and proper socket fit
Shock ring on handle: Prevents splitting during heavy mallet work
Shaving sharp 2 inch cutting edge: Enables precise and clean cuts
9 inch socket to socket end: Accommodates various bench chisels for versatile use
Summarized by Shop
All the craftsmanship of our legendary framing chisels, sized for the bench. The 2" Bench Chisel handles wide mortises, hinge recesses, and broad paring tasks with authority. Hand forging with hammers compresses the steel and concentrates carbon for a cutting edge that simply cannot be replicated by stamped or drop-forged production tools
Blade Material
Carbon steel
Blade Length
2 inches
Socket to Socket End
9 inches
Overall Length with Handle
13.5 inches
Handle Material
Hardwood
Handle Color
Beige, Brown
Summarized by Shop
5.0
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These bench chisels are the perfect tools for chopping out a large mortice for timber framing. While Barr makes great timber framing chisels, these shorter versions are a bit more nimble and easier to use for mortice work. Same Barr quality and ergonomics as their big brothers.
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Mark · June 16, 2026
Quite possibly the best out of the box chisel experience I’ve ever had. Zero time flattening, razor sharp on delivery, and a joy to use. amazing craftsmanship you don’t often see anymore. 100% happy!
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Brad · June 11, 2026
Beautiful workmanship, sharp and flat (back) upon arrival. I purchased the and it is worth every penney. Outstanding tool!