Various sizes

A wood chisel is a metal wedge with a handle used to cut and shape wood. The wedge is driven into the wood by striking the back of the chisel with a mallet. The tool’s beveled edge splits apart the fibers of the wood, cutting loose a chip of wood from your workpiece.

This slow and precise method can be used to carve joints for cabinet making or furniture building, to install hinges or striking plates on doors, or to clear material for joinery.