This Lie-Nielsen 1" Bevel Edge Socket chisel is based in form on Stanley's legendary 750 socket chisels and is made of cryogenically treated A-2 tool steel. The steel is hard (Rc 60-62) without being brittle, takes a very fine edge & holds it well so you can work longer between sharpenings. The beveled edges are ground close to the back of the tool, so they won't crush the inside corners of dovetails. Shock resistant hornbeam handles fill the sockets & are easily replaced should they ever need to be.
Note: due to shrinkage the handles may be loose when you receive them. Just tap them with a mallet to reseat them. These high quality tools represent the best of western style bench chisels available & are an excellent value.