Cabinetmaker's chisel is made using CrMn spring steel. Accurately ground with fine edges and with handles of dense hornbeam. The Narex chisels in the 8116 range are the best value chisels we have found for accurate work. The sides of the chisel are around 1mm with negligible lengthwise taper, giving excellent sightlines and good clearance for dovetailing throughout the life of the blade. The handles are turned from dense European hornbeam and fitted with a splitproof, self-tightening, plated steel ferrule.