Reviewed By: I.Ball
Category: Old Mortice Chisels
Extra Info: What is a Mortice Chisel?
Manufacturer: I Sorby
Tool Type: Swan Neck Mortice Chisels
Model No:
The old I Sorby swan neck mortice chisels are fitted with a hardwood
handle, in this case a boxwood handle.
There were a selection of sizes available, the one pictured has a cutting
edge of 13mm (1/2 inch) with an overall length of 398mm.
The blade is marked with the marking 'I Sorby'.
This chisel is sometimes known as a mortice lock chisel.
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