Hey Scott,

Based on your rave review, I ordered a set of those Chinese chisels.  At 
least they look the same and they seem to be pretty common on the *bay.  
You seem to be satisfied with your handle design for the socketed 
chisels.  I'm wondering what your recommendation would be for the 
handles of the tanged chisels. In this ugly-handled set, the tanged 
handles are made longer so the overall length of the tanged chisels and 
the socket-ed chisel is about the same.  Do you think that is a good 
idea or would you approach them differently?

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The set of chisels you showed in your pictures looks like you've done 
some work polishing the rough forged metal of the socket-ed chisels.  
Care to comment on your approach to cleaning those up?  I can think of 
several approaches from hand sanding, sand blasting, flap wheels, etc.  
Do you have a favorite method?

I just placed the order for the set and have no idea when they will show 
up, but I expect they will keep me busy for quite a while.  I'll need to 
find someone with carving experience to confirm your review. :-)

Regards,

Bill W.
In Beautiful downtown Nottingham, PA