Overall a good new chisel. I usually use very old Stanley 720s, 750s and my favorite 40 series because of the better steel. Old Stanleys are very expensive so I had to hit a set I didn't have an emotional attachment to. I bought a full set of FatMax chisels and have never looked back. The great thing about the FatMax series is the wide range of sizes available. Not your typical 4-pack in big boxes. They sharpen and hold the blade well. Not as good as the sets above, but they're a lot cheaper than the old Stanleys. The blades are nice and long from the factory, the handle is a little big, but very comfortable. They have a metal end for protection when using a mallet or mallet. I am a carpenter by profession and a carpenter with a passion and would buy them again.