Specialist edge tools
Made in the UK
Many of these tools are unique to Robert Sorby. They were originally developed in co-operation with professional woodworkers for a specific application.
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Code Description 3 6 8 10 13 16 19 25 32 38 50
241
Paring Chisel - Boxwood Handled
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284
Registered Mortice Chisel - Double Hooped Ash Handled
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331
London Pattern Sash Mortice Chisel - Boxwood Handle
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332
London Pattern Sash Mortice Chisel - Unbreakable Plastic Handle
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333
Corner Chisel
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= Available sizes
241 chisel 241 : Paring Chisel – Boxwood Handle. Traditionally used by pattern-makers. A cabinet-maker’s favourite. A must for cleaning out hosing joints. Used for accurate horizontally paring. Robert Sorby Paring Chisels are the longest, flatest, and thinnest available anywhere. They are the supreme chisel – in a class of their own. Normally used with two hands. Can be lightly tapped with a mallet. Fitted with an exquisite boxwood handle.
Overall Length 15 - 16" : 381 - 407mm , Blade Length 9¾" : 248mm
284 chisel 284 : Registered Mortice Chisel – Double Hooped Ash Handle. The workhouse of any tool kit. A well balanced tool for general applications. Feature a thick cross-section in the blade which makes them suitable for more demanding applications and seep recesses – like mortices - where leverage needs to be applied. Second hoop on the handle allows for repeated mallet blows.
Overall Length 15 - 16" : 381 - 407mm , Blade Length 4.5/8" - 7" : 108 - 178mm
331 chisel331 : London Pattern Sash Mortice Chisel – Boxwood Handle. Traditional design. Heavy section makes it ideal for levering out waste wood from deep mortices for tenons, locks and hinges. Special 2 degree side taper prevents binding in the cut. Fitted with boxwood handle. May be used with light blows from a mallet.
Overall Length 11": 279mm , Blade Length 6¼" : 159mm
332 chisel 332 : London Pattern Sash Mortice Chisel – Unbreakable Plastic Handle. Same rugged specification as the 331 series. Designed more for on-site work where heavier blows may need to be taken. Fitted with a robust unbreakable plastic handle.
Overall Length 11": 279mm, Blade Length 6¼" : 159mm
333 chisel 333 : Corner Chisel : Designed for squaring up the ends of mortices, grooves or housings. Faces are precision ground to produce clean, accurate 90 degree angles. A beautiful tool to use, delicately balanced. Nowadays often used to clean up after using a router. Sharpen each face individually using an oil stone. Fitted with a fine boxwood handle.
Overall Length 9½ ": 241mm, Blade Length 4½" : 115mm
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