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   JeffHeath | Dec 25, 2009 03:46pm | #1

   I've had a set of Two
   I've had a set of Two Cherries chisels for about 12 years. They are excellent quality chisels. The steel is harder than most, so they take a little extra work in sharpening, but they maintain their edge longer than most chisels available as a result.

   I've no experience with the LV chisels.

   Jeff

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   Anacapa | Dec 29, 2009 10:00pm | #2

   There is a very useful comparative review of bench chisels in FW Issue 139 (December 1999). Lee Valley came out in the middle, a little harder, but less tough, than Two Cherries.

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   RalphBarker | Dec 30, 2009 11:44am | #3

   In the quest for the ultimate chisel, one should always be careful not to belittle the chisel gifted by Santa's Helper. ;-)

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   Dave10990 | Jan 17, 2010 03:55pm | #4

   Updating my original inquiry. I sent back the Lee Valley chisels, and ordered the Hirsch set. I like them. A good feel, and when sharpend properly, they can cut your eye just looking at them. I think they are a good addition to my good woodworking tools, versus my every day tools. Santa did a good thing.