January 24, 2025
Interesting facts
Chisel Size Comparison
Note: Sizes vary depending on the width of the individual chisels. The specified measurements apply only to the illustrated chisels. Please note that there may be slight deviations due to production. The purpose of this representation is to give you an idea of the sizes of various chisels.
| Image No. | Description and Use | Total Length of the Illustrated Chisel | Handle Diameter at the Widest Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carpenter's chisel by Kirschen, 16 mm blade width - for all carpentry work | 320 mm (12.598 in.) | 43 mm (1.693 in.) |
| 2 | Carpenter's chisel by Kirschen, 50 mm blade width - for all carpentry work | 355 mm (13.976 in.) | 49 mm (1.929 in.) |
| 3 | Stair builder's chisel by Kirschen, 50 mm blade width - for stair construction and carpentry work | 320 mm (12.598 in.) | 49 mm (1.929 in.) |
| 4 | Carpenter's chisel by Kirschen with vulcan fiber handle, 40 mm blade width - for all carpentry work (no longer available) | 333 mm (13.110 in.) | 37 mm (1.457 in.) |
| 5 | Hollow chisel by Kirschen, 12 mm blade width - for chiseling deep mortise holes | 378 mm (14.882 in.) | 49 mm (1.929 in.) |
| 6 | Hollow chisel by ECE, 14 mm blade width - for chiseling deep mortise holes | 370 mm (14.567 in.) | 40 mm (1.575 in.) |
| 7 | Chisel by Kirschen, 4 mm blade width - for general carpentry work. This corresponds approximately to the standard size of European chisels at this blade width. | 250 mm (9.843 in.) | 26 mm (1.024 in.) |
| 8 | Chisel by Kirschen, 28 mm blade width - for general carpentry work, suitable for larger objects at this blade width. This corresponds approximately to the standard size of European chisels at this blade width. | 298 mm (11.732 in.) | 32 mm (1.260 in.) |
| 9 | Japanese chisel (Oire Nomi) in standard size, blade width 30 mm - for general carpentry work | 228 mm (8.976 in.) | 25 mm (0.984 in.) |
| 10 | Japanese carpenter's chisel (Tataki Nomi), blade width 36 mm - for all carpentry work Link | 294 mm (11.575 in.) | 27 mm (1.063 in.) |
