Decent set of carving chisels??

[Docgp]

I have a cheap china set that I have played with for years, but I am ready to step up. Was looking at a set of Pfiel chisels from woodcraft.

First, thoughts on them as a brand?

For stock carving, would you get an 8 or 10 piece set, or pick individual chisels??

Any input appreciated!!

Doc

 

[necchi]

They've been highly rated in several topics on carving chisels for many years.
Read this one from just down the list;
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/chisels-lesson-learned.143086/page-4#post-2328674

 

[Flintandsteel]

Pfeil chisels are top notch. I have dozens.

DO NOT BUY SETS OF CHISELS!

You will only use one or two in the set. By only the ones you will use.

 

[ZUG]

All brands will need to be stropped or even sharpened when you receive them to get the most out of them - even Pfeil . As others have said buy individual chisels as you need them. I'd also look at flea markets and yard sales - there are a lot of GOOD old chisels out there. A lot of "hardware store" brand chisels were made by top brand manufactures and stamped with the hardware store chain name such as Montgomery Wards, Craftsman, and others.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Did you read this thread?
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/chisels-lesson-learned.143086/

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

I agree with others about sets, don't bother with them.

Pfeil are top quality. I started with a couple small straight chisels and a couple small gouges and added more as I learned.

Narex makes some pretty decent straight chisels and they are inexpensive.