Narex Set of 4 Richter Cryogenic Steel Mortice Chisels with Ash Handles

Narex Set of 4 Richter Cryogenic Steel Mortice Chisels

Narex Ricther Bevel Edge Chisels, named after the Narex founder Vaclav Richter, were launched to mark the company's centenary year. Some clever engineering and design offers great value at the premium end of the chisel market.

Right after initial hardening, cryogenic treatment cools the steel down to very low temperatures by using liquid nitrogen to as low as −190 °C. This completes the transformation of austenite, which increases both the hardness and toughness of the steel.

This new steel offers less stone drag compared with the more familiar CrMn steel making it one of the nicest and easiest to sharpen. Edge taking is right up there with the very best! The standout advantage is by far the amazing edge retention. This stuff takes an absolute age to dull and when it does they are easily bought back to that razor-sharp edge in moments.

The traditional mortice chisel design has relieved edges and taper from tip to shoulder for sidewall clearance with a significantly thicker cross-sectional shape to be able to chisel and lever out large quantities of material in deep recesses whilst still maintaining its shape.

The chisels are fitted with a traditional handle made from Ash that is light and strong. The handle has been finely crafted and finished and secured with a split proof ground Steel ferrule.

Blade

• 3mm, 6mm, 10mm, 12mm
• Forged from high quality Cr-V steel
• Cryogenically treated and tempered to at least 62 HRc
• Fine ground and polished

Handle

• Ash hardwood
• Sanded and polished
• Solid stainless steel ferrule
• Leather washer