Robert Sorby Paring Chisel Review By: I.Ball
Category: Paring Chisels
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Manufacturer: Robert Sorby
Tool Type: Paring Chisel
This Robert Sorby Paring Chisel review covers the Paring Chisel
produced by Robert Sorby of Sheffield, England.
The Robert Sorby Paring Chisel is a traditional chisel with a long bevel
edged blade used for paring thin slivers of wood in a controlled manner.
The Robert Sorby Paring Chisel is made with a forged special Sheffield
alloy steel blade and a strong Boxwood carver pattern handle.
The blade tapers towards the cutting edge and the blade is of bevel
edge design allowing access to difficult corners.
The blade is marked 'Robert Sorby, Sheffield, England' along with the size.
The Boxwood handle is signed in red with the 'Robert Sorby' name.
The Robert Sorby Paring Chisel is available in sizes:
- 1/2" (13mm)
- 3/4" (19mm)
- 1" (25mm)
- 1 1/4" (32mm)
- 1 1/2" (38mm)
This Sorby paring chisel was available in sizes 1/4" and 3/8" up until 2018/2019.
The blades are sold sharp, ready to use out of the packet, some very minor sharpening
may be needed.
Usually supplied in a plastic sleeve.
Sorby is a tool making name steeped in history which has links to cutlers / metalwork
back to the 1600's.
There have been different Sorby manufacturer marks over the years with different
family lineage. The Robert Sorby name lineage has been recorded as making tools
back in the early 1800's.
* Important: please refer to the 'disclaimer' at the foot of this review.
* Wearing safety clothing and eye protection is usually a good idea to help protect against injury.
- This tool has sharp parts, take suitable precautions when using/handling/storing the tool to prevent injury.
Blade Length:
230mm approx.
Overall Length:
375mm - 395mm approx.
? - Today
The Robert Sorby Paring Chisel - News Updates / Historical Updates:
2018/2019 - The Sorby Paring Chisel 1/4" and 3/8" were removed from production.
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