I have been following the thread on LN chisels etc. etc. but how do modern chisels compare with older models?
I have some stuff inherited from my Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather (who was a wheelwright back in 1850). The really old stuff I cannot recognise apart from some wooden spokeshaves and some wooden planes. But the more modern stuff: Stanley 5000 series chisels (about 30years old), J D Addis & Sons "Prize Medal" wood carving chisels (about 60 years old?), I. Sorby wood turning chisels, R Sorby (Kangaroo series - not very good) and some "Anvil Brand" Sheffield chisels.
Apart from the Kangaroos the others sharpen up and perform very well but how do they compare with modern steels?
I know there is always a debate about Japanese laminated steels (which I have got in the form of kitchen knives and IMO knock spots off European knives). So should I replace my old stuff?
Rod
I have some stuff inherited from my Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather (who was a wheelwright back in 1850). The really old stuff I cannot recognise apart from some wooden spokeshaves and some wooden planes. But the more modern stuff: Stanley 5000 series chisels (about 30years old), J D Addis & Sons "Prize Medal" wood carving chisels (about 60 years old?), I. Sorby wood turning chisels, R Sorby (Kangaroo series - not very good) and some "Anvil Brand" Sheffield chisels.
Apart from the Kangaroos the others sharpen up and perform very well but how do they compare with modern steels?
I know there is always a debate about Japanese laminated steels (which I have got in the form of kitchen knives and IMO knock spots off European knives). So should I replace my old stuff?
Rod