5pc. Robert Sorby #5167 Octagonal Boxwood Chisel Set

I have desired a set of these forever and ever and I finally got a set. I like the set of 5, and sharpened them up with all my jigs and water stones and cut some dovetails and stuff and they stayed sharp which is kind of a bummer because I want to sharpen them again and use some more sharpening gear and when I' not working I can sit and admire the beautiful boxwood handles .... sigh.....

I had high expectations for these chisels since I read lots of good reviews of them made by prominent woodworkers. However, they were not any better than my regular cheap construction grade Stanley chisels.Issues:- The edge does not retain any better than lower cost chisels.- The backs were badly curved, and I mean badly. Some chisels were convex and others were concave. Took many, many, many hours to make them flat.- Brass rings falling off. Not a big deal since I just glued them back on.Positives:- The handles are well made and the shape is comfortable.- Length of the blade is good.I would not recommend them over lower cost options.

Brass rings were loose and falling off. Great edge that honed up amazingly sharp.