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This is an early Craftsman chisel with the 1940s wavy logo. It's 13in long overall. It's shaped similarly to the Stanley 720, just a little longer. It's capable of paring work with its beveled edges and fine lands. The leather-capped handle allows it to be used with a mallet. It was made for Craftsman by one of the larger edge tool makers of the era, though exactly who I can't tell. The back is clean with only the lightest pin prick pitting. The working area near the bevel is lapped clean and flat. An especially good worker at a bargain price $30

This chisel was made by TH Witherby in Winsted, CT. It's 11.5in long overall. It has a somewhat thin blade and a capped handle which would allow it to be used by hand or with a mallet. It has a clean back. The area near the bevel is lapped clean and flat. A great worker by this highly respected maker $26

This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck in Milbury, MA. It's a little over 10in long overall. It has an especially clean blade and an excellent apple handle. It just needs a quick grind and hone and it'll be ready to use. An ideal worker made by one of the best American edge tool makers of the era. $28

This chisel is 12.5in long overall. It's especially clean and has zero pitting on the back. The handle is perfect. It's a good general-purpose chisel suitable for all but heavy mortising. $28

This is a thin, fine paring chisel made by Buck in Milbury, MA. It has a fancy apple handle intended for fine paring work, not for use with a mallet. It's 8 1/4in long overall so it's seen some use. The blade is especially clean with zero pitting. It has fine lands along the beveled edges, ideal for paring between dovetails. A nice example to put to work. $26

This is a thin, square-sided tang chisel made by Charles Buck in Milbury, MA. It's a bit over 12in long overall. The back is nice and clean, lapped flat and free of pitting near the working area. The handle is in great shape. It's a great paring chisel, probably too thin to be used with a mallet. A fine worker by this highly respected edge tool maker. $28

This chisel was made by Merrill & Wilder. The mark dates to 1858-1866 according to the research Roger K. Smith published. This example is 12in long overall and in excellent working order. It has zero pitting. The handle is perfect. An ideal worker. $26

Made by Buck in Milbury, MA this is a top quality American edge tool. It's 10 1/2in long overall. The apple handle is near-perfect, aside from a shop mark. The square-sided blade has zero pitting or discoloration. An ideal worker $28

Made by Buck in Milbury, MA this is a top quality American edge tool. It's 10 1/4in long overall. The apple handle is free of damage. There is no pitting at all on the back. An ideal worker. $28

This is a straight-sided socket chisel made by Douglass in Seymour, CT. Douglass was the predecessor to the James Swan Co. This example has a stout blade capable of hard work. The blade is very clean with a flat back and a fresh bevel grind. A fine worker by this high quality maker. $25

This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck in Milbury, MA. It has a clean back and a fresh bevel grind. The apple handle has some light wear at the end. It's 10.5in long overall. An ideal example to put to work $24