"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From rare 19th-century leather working tools to mid-century woodworking handplanes, these finds tell the ...

A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in particular, has sharp beveled cutting edges, holds those edges well, sharpens easily, and ...

Japanese chisels, or nomi, combine centuries-old forging traditions with modern woodworking precision. Made by laminating hard steel to softer iron, they excel in edge retention and control. Choosing ...