{"title":"Chisels","description":"\u003cp\u003eBench chisels in carbon ZW-C2 or titanium-laminated ZW-X2 steel, joined by the N-1 Chinese chisel and the D-1 butt chisel. Flat on the back, ready to shave out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"y-1-chisel","title":"Zen-Wu Y-1 Chisel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Y-1 was Zen-Wu's first Western bench chisel, built around ZW-C1: a white-paper-style carbon steel with edge retention and toughness that tested above every carbon steel chisel we measured, and on par with popular CPM steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic design, dead-flat bevels and backs. The chisel body has a shaped thumb rest and softened corner reliefs at the points where hands naturally grip. Blade 5-1\/8\" (130mm), handle 5-1\/2\" (140mm), total length 10-5\/8\" (270mm). Ships at a 30° bevel, flat and ready to shave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscontinued. Its successor, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/products\/zen-wu-y-2-chisel\"\u003eY-2 Chisel\u003c\/a\u003e, uses ZW-C2 at 64 HRC. The Y-1 remains available in limited stock for anyone who prefers its original look.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zen-Wu Toolworks","offers":[{"title":"5 chisel set (1\/8\", 1\/4\", 3\/8\", 5\/8\", 1\")","offer_id":45412501782849,"sku":"YZWJT1","price":319.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/9773\/8817\/files\/cz-02.jpg?v=1767809406"},{"product_id":"zen-wu-y-2-chisel","title":"Zen-Wu Y-2 Chisel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Y-2 is a Western-style bench chisel built around Zen-Wu white-paper carbon steel (ZW-C2), heat-treated with multiple cryogenic cycles to 64 HRC. A traditional carbon steel composition (minimal alloy, minimal impurities) refined by modern heat treatment for edge retention and toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic design, dead-flat bevels and backs. The chisel body has a shaped thumb rest and softened corner reliefs at the points where hands naturally grip, details that matter over a long session of paring or chopping. Blade 5-1\/8\" (130mm), handle 5-1\/2\" (140mm), total length 10-5\/8\" (270mm). Ships at a 30° bevel, flat and ready to shave. Handle in reclaimed old-growth \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/blogs\/blog\/red-ring-cupped-oak\"\u003ered ring-cupped oak\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessor to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/products\/y-1-chisel\"\u003eY-1 Chisel\u003c\/a\u003e. The Y-1 used ZW-C1 at 63.5 HRC; the Y-2 steps up to ZW-C2 at 64 HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not currently offer 3\/4\". For that size, the 20mm is the nearest equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/pages\/zw-c2-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCare and use instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zen-Wu Toolworks","offers":[{"title":"5 chisel set (1\/8\", 1\/4\", 3\/8\", 5\/8\", 1\")","offer_id":50796163039553,"sku":"YZWJT2","price":343.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 chisel set (25mm, 16mm, 10mm, 6mm)","offer_id":50796163072321,"sku":"YZSJT2","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3mm","offer_id":51318486368577,"sku":"Y2G3","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5mm","offer_id":51318497214785,"sku":"Y2G5","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6mm","offer_id":51318498918721,"sku":"Y2G6","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12mm","offer_id":51318506094913,"sku":"Y2G12","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15mm","offer_id":51318507503937,"sku":"Y2G15","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm","offer_id":51318508618049,"sku":"Y2G16","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mm","offer_id":51318510354753,"sku":"Y2G20","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24mm","offer_id":51318511436097,"sku":"Y2G24","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25mm","offer_id":51318512714049,"sku":"Y2G25","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/8\"","offer_id":51318514614593,"sku":"Y2Z18","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4\"","offer_id":51318515892545,"sku":"Y2Z28","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/8\"","offer_id":51318517432641,"sku":"Y2Z38","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5\/8\"","offer_id":51318519365953,"sku":"Y2Z58","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\"","offer_id":51318519890241,"sku":"Y2Z88","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/9773\/8817\/files\/Y2-9-s.jpg?v=1783188124"},{"product_id":"zen-wu-x-2-chisel","title":"Zen-Wu X-2 Chisel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe X-2 is our titanium-bodied Western bench chisel. A laminated design: a ZW-X2 steel cutting edge bonded to a titanium alloy body, giving the chisel the edge-holding of a tool steel and the shock absorption and dimensional stability of titanium underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZW-X2 is a steel developed specifically for chisels, balancing edge toughness (resistance to chipping under mallet strikes) with sharpenability (ability to take a fine edge without endless work at the stone). The cutting edge ships flat-polished on bevel and back, ready to shave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chisel body has a shaped thumb rest and softened corner reliefs at the points where hands naturally grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandles are reclaimed old-growth \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/blogs\/blog\/red-ring-cupped-oak\"\u003ered ring-cupped oak\u003c\/a\u003e. Set comes with a custom leather pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zen-Wu Toolworks","offers":[{"title":"1\/4\"","offer_id":50796163367233,"sku":"X2C1","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/8\"","offer_id":50796163400001,"sku":"X2C2","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2\"","offer_id":50796163432769,"sku":"X2C3","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4\"","offer_id":50796163465537,"sku":"X2C4","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\"","offer_id":50796163498305,"sku":"X2C5","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"All 5 Chisel Set","offer_id":50796163531073,"sku":"X2CW","price":1436.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/9773\/8817\/files\/74DDC417-8BE3-4F2E-B573-13E4A70AEEFF.jpg?v=1782311705"},{"product_id":"zen-wu-n-1-chinese-chisel","title":"Zen-Wu N-1 Chisel","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompared to a standard bench chisel, our N-1 Chinese-style chisel has a shorter handle and outward-splayed sides. The shorter handle keeps it steady when chopping and sits naturally in your palm when paring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat small flare gives the chisel a bit more reach in tight corners. It also gives the chisel room in a mortise or deep cut, making it less likely to bind. The long, clean side lines still let it take registered and skewed cuts when cleaning up joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradeoff is that chopping a straight mortise takes a little practice, although the form allows angle correction halfway through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZW-C2 carbon steel, heat-treated to 64 HRC. Handle in reclaimed old-growth \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/blogs\/blog\/red-ring-cupped-oak\"\u003ered ring-cupped oak\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/pages\/zw-c2-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCare and use instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zen-Wu Toolworks","offers":[{"title":"10 mm","offer_id":51671140303169,"sku":"ZSZ10","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 mm","offer_id":51671148069185,"sku":"ZSZ20","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 mm","offer_id":51671148101953,"sku":"ZSZ30","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 3","offer_id":51671148134721,"sku":"ZSZA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/9773\/8817\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c9ba2cd5-aef3-4abf-a7f7-32a6cc97eff0.jpg?v=1777189196"},{"product_id":"zen-wu-d-1-chisel","title":"Zen-Wu D-1 Chisel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe D-1 is a butt chisel: short head, short handle. The shorter the chisel, the closer the hand sits to the edge, and the more directly force transfers from hand or mallet into the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame steel as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/products\/zen-wu-y-2-chisel\"\u003eY-2\u003c\/a\u003e: ZW-C2 white-paper carbon steel, multiple cryogenic cycles, 64 HRC. Flat bevel and back, ground ready to shave at 30°. Blade 3-1\/2\" (89mm), handle 3-1\/16\" (78mm), total length 6-9\/16\" (167mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle follows the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/products\/zen-wu-n-1-chinese-chisel\"\u003eN-1\u003c\/a\u003e: short form in reclaimed old-growth \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/blogs\/blog\/red-ring-cupped-oak\"\u003ered ring-cupped oak\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree widths: 1\/2\", 1\", and 2\". The 2\" is wider than what standard bench chisels offer, useful for hinge work and broad paring. Sold individually or as a set of three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/pages\/zw-c2-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCare and use instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zen-Wu Toolworks","offers":[{"title":"1\/2\"","offer_id":51704007393601,"sku":"OSDZ12","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\"","offer_id":51704007426369,"sku":"OSDZ25","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"","offer_id":51704007459137,"sku":"OSDZ50","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 3","offer_id":51704050843969,"sku":"OSDZA","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/9773\/8817\/files\/zwdz-05.jpg?v=1778161212"}],"url":"https:\/\/zenwutoolworks.com\/collections\/chisels.oembed","provider":"Zen-Wu Toolworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}