● Woodworking · Review

IRWIN Marples 5-Piece All-Purpose Chisel Set

Five sizes cover the common range needed for mortise-and-tenon and general joinery

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Picks are based on manufacturer specs, independent reviews and owner reports.

IRWIN Marples 5-Piece All-Purpose Chisel Set
Best Set

IRWIN Marples 5-Piece All-Purpose Chisel Set

IRWIN Marples

Five sizes cover the common range needed for mortise-and-tenon and general joinery

  • Set includes 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, and 1-1/4-inch chisels
  • High-carbon steel blades, hardened and tempered
  • Polypropylene handles rated for mallet strikes
  • Fabric roll for storage included

Pros

  • Five sizes cover the common range needed for mortise-and-tenon and general joinery
  • High-carbon steel sharpens to a fine edge and holds it reasonably well
  • Indestructible polypropylene handles stand up to repeated mallet use
  • Marples has been a recognized British chisel maker for nearly 200 years

Cons

  • Not dedicated mortise chisels, thinner blades than purpose-built mortise chisels
  • Set price higher per chisel than buying Crown Tools singles
Prices and availability change, so confirm on Amazon.View on Amazon

Appears in

Where the IRWIN Marples 5-Piece All-Purpose Chisel Set ranks