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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: jooleyen on July 12, 2014, 06:51:16 PM

Title: Tell me about this German 1/2 inch chisel
Post by: jooleyen on July 12, 2014, 06:51:16 PM

I am wondering if anyone has info on this chisel.
Only marking I see is GERMANY in small letters. The chisel seems unique in that the blade extends into the handle. It seems to have a full, flat tang and two rings around the handle to hold the wood in place.

Thanks to anyone who can help.
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Title: Re: Tell me about this German 1/2 inch chisel
Post by: Papaw on July 12, 2014, 08:23:11 PM

I have a small "Perfect Handle" type screwdriver in my pocket marked like that. I think there were lots of German tools here in the US at one time, but I have not seen anything with a handle like that.

Title: Re: Tell me about this German 1/2 inch chisel
Post by: oldtools on July 13, 2014, 04:23:15 AM

Very interesting tool...

Title: Re: Tell me about this German 1/2 inch chisel
Post by: wvtools on July 13, 2014, 09:37:20 AM

I have had a few of those.  They tend to be in poor condition (like a lot of Perfect Handle type tools) because they tend to be pounded on more with the solid construction.