Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Pity the poor cold chisel. Misunderstood. Neglected and dull. Left to rattle around, ...

A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in particular, has sharp beveled cutting edges, holds those edges well, sharpens easily, and ...

But buying the wrong type of chisels for the job—or an inferior product—is a waste of money, so we performed hands-on testing on a number of models to home in on the best wood chisels available. Use ...