One of the most important aspects of a chisel is the edge. While we often mention how important it is to keep a good edge on your hand tools, it’s not often we stop to focus on the tools needed to get that job done. Here we’ll explore the specifics of keeping a chisel in shape.
STONES & STROPS. There’s plenty of tools to sharpen a chisel, but here we’ll look at a few traditional options: oilstones, waterstones, and leather strops. These three kinds of tools have helped to hone chisels (and other blades) for centuries. Despite that, these sharpening methods still benefit from modern innovations, whether it’s synthetic stones or abrasive honing compounds
SHARPENING STONES
Chances are you’ve seen sharpening stones before, whether you own a few or
