FastCap Pocket Wood Chisels Tool Kit with Foldable Nylon Handle for Carpentry and Woodworking - Precision Tool Steel, 56-58 Rockwell Hardness - 80559

Love this set. It is a must buy for carpenters. It's compact, keeps cutting edge sharp longer, safer, and can handle the strikes of the hammer.

I was so excited when I discovered these pocket tools exsist and the set seemed to be a good deal. The concept is brilliant for jobsite work tools - compact, lightweight, built-in protection, and color coded. There are problems with the execution of manufacture that are disappointing, especially for the cost. Some of these issues may seem like nit picks but bear with me. First, the blow molded storage case is too large for field use and these are not good shop chisels, so I'm having to find a separate storage box for inclusion with my tool bags. Second, the wood rasp is a joke - not fully covered with teeth and would be better if convex instead of flat. Third, the folding handles have inconsistant action opening and closing and seem to use pressed roll pins for the hinges instead of machine screws. Adding gear teeth to the molding might help with the action, plus being able to adjust the hinge tension. Lastly, and most importantly, the chisels are very poorly ground and this is hidden by the thick black teflon coating. The front bevel is out of square to the body and has very course abrasion marks, so extensive honing is required to create a square and smooth main bevel that can then hold a good edge. I have spent hours doing so, though I only have one fully functioning arm, so time spent will vary. Basically, if I didn't have the need for the clever and compact design and the means to true the chisels, I would have returned this product. I do feel that the price is too high versus the quality. Irwin and DeWalt are copying the idea but only with a 1" chisel, and I image the manufacture is better. The Irwin version is only $16 and has built-in strike caps and a sort of locking action for the handle when open. So there you go. Hope this helps.

I had a gift certificate so I bought a couple of these chisels. They worked so much better than I expected. I bought this set as a gift, but completed my own set too. The chisels are hardened and the handles are comfortable to hold. As the handles fold to protect the chisel itself, it then easily fits in my tool belt. The putty knife and painters tool are just an added bonus.

Great set of chisels works perfect to put in bags and not stabbing your self never had a problem using my hammer with them strong set of chisels

These folding pocket chisels are a great idea, made decently but some of the edges are all chipped and rolled, and obviously dull. The biggest issue is that they aren’t square and the steel is very very soft. The painters tool, puddy knife and sharpener are glued into the plastic handles so I doubt they last very long under duress. I’m not sure if I’ll return them or not or just repair them myself.

A freind had one of these chisels at work and i love cool tools. Bought the whole set. Im happy worth every penny

These are awesome very sharp

Nice idea, and a nicely packed case. However, chisel metal is soft. Loses edge almost instantly, and honing stone really doesn't bring it back to life. Pocket scraper is decent.Fastcap (whom I ultimately purchased this from as my amazon order was lost ) does warranty the tool, if you're willing to send it back.