--- product_id: 48034036 title: "Irwin Marples Splitproof Chisel Set (8 Pieces)" brand: "irwin" price: "£88.87" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Irwin" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48034036-irwin-marples-splitproof-chisel-set-8-pieces store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # soft-touch ergonomic handles one-piece forged blades 8-piece precision set Irwin Marples Splitproof Chisel Set (8 Pieces) **Brand:** irwin **Price:** £88.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ Elevate your craft with precision and comfort — don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Irwin Marples Splitproof Chisel Set (8 Pieces) by irwin - **How much does it cost?** £88.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48034036-irwin-marples-splitproof-chisel-set-8-pieces) ## Best For - irwin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted irwin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** One-piece blade forging with metal striking caps ensures unmatched durability and resistance to splitting. - • **Comfort Meets Control:** Soft-touch polypropylene handles reduce vibration and hand fatigue during extended use. - • **Versatile 8-Piece Set:** Complete range of chisels designed to tackle all your woodworking projects with confidence. - • **Engineered for Precision:** Bevel edge blades crafted from durable alloy steel for clean, accurate cuts every time. - • **Trusted by DIY Enthusiasts:** Highly rated with 4.6 stars and praised for quality and value—join thousands who’ve upgraded their toolkit. ## Overview The Irwin Marples Splitproof Chisel Set features 8 bevel edge chisels forged from alloy steel with metal striking caps for enhanced durability. Soft-touch polypropylene handles minimize vibration and hand fatigue, making it ideal for both professionals and serious DIYers. This set combines precision, comfort, and longevity, backed by strong customer ratings and trusted craftsmanship. ## Description Shop Irwin Marples Splitproof Chisel Set (8 Pieces). Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more. Review: Good quality, excellent if you are willing to put the work in. - When you work out how much you are paying per chisel these are not expensive at all. I would say they are reasonably priced, in the same way as a reasonably priced car on a certain motoring show. I'm not a professional, I'm s fussy DIY'er. so I did need to give the edges some TLC. They are not bad when you get them. I dare say there are those that would use them out of the box. But you can see that they are machine finished with quite accurate edge geometry. How do you sharpen a chisel? there are as many right answers to this as there are experts willing to voice an opinion. And by virtue of that fact they were sharpened exactly correctly. They were just at the point where each crafts-person can make them their own. My way, is by hand on whetstones. Really didn't need much work on the 1000 grit, 6000 took a bit longer, Gave them a micro-bevel and then finished nicely on my strop. A quick with a quick polish on the flat side with the 6000 finished it. Probably 15-20 minutes each to remove those machining marks and to get them to where I want them. If you sharpen yours to a convex curved bevel you are in for a lot of work and maybe some time on the bench grinder. Mine will hopefully never see a bench grinder. They cut the wood with ease, allowing you great control with gentler taps with the mallet. I didn't need the set. I just needed 2 or three of them to replace some of my older ones that have been getting shorter over the years without me really noticing. Now I have them they are there on the tool wall, out of the box and I get that feeling that everything is just right when I look at them. Definitely worth getting the set, at my age they are probably the last ones I'll buy. Review: Top order - Top order at a good price ## Features - Bevel edge chisels have a metal striking cap - Soft-touch, comfortable handles - Reduced vibration and hand fatigue - One-piece blade forging ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004HE12RA | | Best Sellers Rank | 91,496 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 100 in Chisel Sets | | Blade Edge | Bevel | | Blade Material | Alloy Steel | | Blade edge | Bevel | | Blade material | Alloy Steel | | Brand | IRWIN | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 536 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years | | Handle Material | Polypropylene (PP) | | Handle material | Polypropylene (PP) | | Included Components | MS500 ProTouch™ All-Purpose Chisel Set, 8 Piece | | Item Type Name | MS500 ProTouch™ All-Purpose Chisel Set, 8 Piece | | Item Weight | 989 g | | Item height | 2.17 inches | | Manufacturer | Irwin | | UPC | 637262194781 838810710006 791429255415 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade edge:** Bevel - **Blade material:** Alloy Steel - **Brand:** IRWIN - **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 1 Years - **Handle material:** Polypropylene (PP) ## Images ![Irwin Marples Splitproof Chisel Set (8 Pieces) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wbESWx1ZL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What country are these made in?** A: China. But they are fine for site work and softwoods. If you want chisels for hard wood you need to be looking at much more expensive gear. **Q: Is there any real difference between these and the splitproof ones?** A: These are made to be used with a metal hammer e.g. a claw hammer the split proof are only suitable for a wooden mallet both sets are made from the same steel and require the same amount of flattening before sharpening. **Q: Are these blue and yellow like the picture or black and yellow like the customer image??** A: yep blue and yellow make sure you get the 8 set includes 50mm chisel and get a good leather roll that can hold more than 8 chisels like 12 or 16 so there not cramped together wont tell you what i used to pay for this set 20 years ago but bit more you will need to sharpen them if you are a carpenter joiner but good enough for any DIY or professional again get the 8 set not the 6 and the spare 2 don't have space in the box properly. **Q: What type of steel are these? O-1, A2 etc?** A: Just says metal looks like a normal set off chisels to me still good tho ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, excellent if you are willing to put the work in. *by K***F on 8 February 2019* When you work out how much you are paying per chisel these are not expensive at all. I would say they are reasonably priced, in the same way as a reasonably priced car on a certain motoring show. I'm not a professional, I'm s fussy DIY'er. so I did need to give the edges some TLC. They are not bad when you get them. I dare say there are those that would use them out of the box. But you can see that they are machine finished with quite accurate edge geometry. How do you sharpen a chisel? there are as many right answers to this as there are experts willing to voice an opinion. And by virtue of that fact they were sharpened exactly correctly. They were just at the point where each crafts-person can make them their own. My way, is by hand on whetstones. Really didn't need much work on the 1000 grit, 6000 took a bit longer, Gave them a micro-bevel and then finished nicely on my strop. A quick with a quick polish on the flat side with the 6000 finished it. Probably 15-20 minutes each to remove those machining marks and to get them to where I want them. If you sharpen yours to a convex curved bevel you are in for a lot of work and maybe some time on the bench grinder. Mine will hopefully never see a bench grinder. They cut the wood with ease, allowing you great control with gentler taps with the mallet. I didn't need the set. I just needed 2 or three of them to replace some of my older ones that have been getting shorter over the years without me really noticing. Now I have them they are there on the tool wall, out of the box and I get that feeling that everything is just right when I look at them. Definitely worth getting the set, at my age they are probably the last ones I'll buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top order *by T***. on 13 June 2025* Top order at a good price ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Chisels! Awesome Price! *by S***Z on 12 May 2019* I was working on making some mortise and tenon jointery for a table I've been constructing. I have some old chisels that I pieced togother over time but they just weren't doing the job even after some sharpening. I needed a great chisel set and fast to finish my project so I did a little research and found the Irwin Marples Chisel set. Irwin has always been good to me so I didnt mind spending the money on one of there more top notch sets. My golly was I right! This chisel set even right out of the box were sharp, clean and an ease to use! I don't know how I was surviving without these in my life for so long lol. Been using them quite a bit latley and they seem to keep there edge pretty well even after beating on them with all my porjects I have. Looking forward to giving these a good sharpening to see what they can really do in the future. If your're looking for a great pair of chisels that will last and get the job done don't look any further. These chisels were right for me and I can guarentee they'll be right for you to! ## Frequently Bought Together - Irwin Marples Splitproof Chisel Set (8 Pieces) - DEWALT DT7969-QZ, 32 Piece XR Professional Magnetic Screwdriver Bit Accessory Set, Yellow - Tracer Deep Hole Construction Pencil Site Holster (120mm, Extendable 2B Construction Pencil with Inbuilt Sharpener) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48034036-irwin-marples-splitproof-chisel-set-8-pieces](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48034036-irwin-marples-splitproof-chisel-set-8-pieces) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*