--- product_id: 190379656 title: "Narex Richter Bevel Edge Chisel 1/2\" (13mm)" brand: "narex" price: "āļŋ5122" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Narex" url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/190379656-narex-richter-bevel-edge-chisel-1-2-13mm store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # Ergonomic ash wood handle Cryogenic heat treatment Chrome-vanadium steel Rc62 Narex Richter Bevel Edge Chisel 1/2" (13mm) **Brand:** narex **Price:** āļŋ5122 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🊚 Elevate your craft with the chisel that masters time and precision. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Narex Richter Bevel Edge Chisel 1/2" (13mm) by narex - **How much does it cost?** āļŋ5122 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/190379656-narex-richter-bevel-edge-chisel-1-2-13mm) ## Best For - narex enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted narex brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - â€Ē **Ergonomic Ash Handle:** Lightweight, smooth ash wood handle with leather bolster for ultimate comfort and durability. - â€Ē **Precision Bevel Edge:** 24° bevel grind optimized for fine woodworking and easy regrinding for hardwood tasks. - â€Ē **Next-Level Steel Tech:** Chrome-vanadium alloy with cryogenic treatment for unmatched toughness and edge retention. - â€Ē **Ready-to-Use Sharpness:** Factory polished and flat sanded to 0.1mm accuracy, requiring minimal honing out of the box. - â€Ē **Centennial Craftsmanship:** Celebrating 100 years of precision and heritage with the iconic Richter design. ## Overview The Narex Richter Bevel Edge Chisel 1/2" (13mm) is a premium woodworking tool crafted to celebrate Narex's 100th anniversary. Featuring a chrome-vanadium steel blade tempered to Rc62 and enhanced by cryogenic treatment, it offers superior hardness and toughness without brittleness. The ergonomic ash wood handle, finished with a leather bolster and steel ferrule, ensures comfort and durability. With a precision 24° bevel grind and factory-polished flat back, this chisel is designed for professional woodworkers seeking reliable sharpness and control in both soft and medium hardwood applications. ## Description To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Narex has developed the RICHTER chisel line, which are certainly one of the best tools ever produced by a renowned Czech manufacturer. Combining the highest quality materials with professional quality of workmanship, these are well-made chisal. The blades are made of chrome-vanadium steel, tempered to Rc62 and subjected to cryogenic treatment to harden steel without causing its brittleness. Later finishing and polishing sanding ensure a high-quality glossy surface finish. Slanted grinding at an angle of 24 is more suitable for precision and medium hard and soft wood processing. If a larger angle is needed, as is usually the case with hardwood processing or vigorously hitting the chisel with a hammer, it is easy to apply the second phase to the first. In order to ensure the distance from the side walls necessary to work in narrow cavities, the thickness of the blade narrows from the front to the back. Made to strict specifications, they are flat sanded with an accuracy of 0.1 mm along the first 2/3 of the blades measuring from the top and sharpened to the sharp edge, which requires only light honing before use. The ridge of the chisel is sanded very evenly and requires very little effort to get a perfectly flat chisel back. The handle is made of European ash, which is an excellent choice for this purpose due to its hardness, strength and beautiful hair removal. The handle has an ergonomic shape and is carefully sanded. The handle has a convenient, profiled shape and convex end, which is resistant to chipping as a result of hammering. It is equipped with leather cushioning pad and thick ring made of solid stainless steel. Review: Comparison between Narex, Lie Nielsen, Veritas and Stanley Bailey chisels - In the pictures, left to right: Veritas PMV-11 3/4", Lie Nielsen 1/2", Narex Richter 1/2", Stanley Bailey 1/2". I wanted a new set of chisels to replace my (not much liked) Stanley Baileys, and was undecided between the Narex Richter, the Lie Nielsen, and the Veritas PMV-11. I ordered one of each to try them out. I only did some slight paring with them (since I was going to return the ones I didn't like), and I did not sharpen them. Before you complain about not sharpening: all of these chisels are being used by master woodworkers, and can all be sharpened to perfection and will perform well. The differences in steel are minor. The purpose of my comparison was to get a feel for the handle, the overall shape of the chisel, and the overall look & feel. Let's get the Stanley Bailey out of the way first. This are a much lower class of chisel, and it is only in this comparison because the Baileys were my previous chisels. I've had these for 6 years and I've never really liked them. My main gripe is the handle - it is way, way to big for my medium hands, and it doesn't have a good shape (corners in all the wrong places, just not a well thought out handle). The original handle is also covered in a thick plastic paint which makes them very slippery and uncomfortable. I sanded that off, but the size and shape problems persist. They came so-so flat (required quite a bit of work on the back) and not sharp. Once you have flattened the back, you can get them sharp and they hold an edge quite well. The sides of the chisel are not very thin, so you can't get into corners with an overhang (e.g. if you want to do dovetails). Now about the other three, which is why you are here: - The difference in handle size is significant. The Narex is too big for my hands, and I find the handle too long. Out of the other two, the Veritas fits me slightly better but the LN is good as well. The LN is easier to control when holding it close to the front of the blade because the handle is lighter. The LN has a much shorter handle than the others, but since it's a socket chisel, the iron acts as an extension of the handle. - The handle on the Veritas has two flat spots to prevent rolling. It also gives you a feel of how the chisel is oriented when holding it by the handle. The other two have round handles. I prefer the flat spots. - The fit and finish on the handles is excellent on the Veritas and the LN, and very good on the Narex (very slightly less smooth than the other two - I would not have noticed if I didn't have the others next to it - definitely not a decider for me). - The grinding on the LN and the Veritas is superb and very fine. The Narex is polished so it's hard to say. Due to the polish, the Narex has very slightly rounded corners from the bottom. This will require some work if you want to cut with the corner of the chisel. - The steel on the Veritas and the LN is quite thick (about the same between the two). The Narex and the Stanley are significantly thinner (also about the same). I know from experience that you can feel some flex on the Stanley when chopping/levering, but it's not an issue most of the time. Definitely no problem at all when paring. - The edges of the Veritas are almost uncomfortably sharp. You can definitely cut yourself on them if you don't pay attention. The LN and the Narex have very thin edges but they won't cut you. - In my initial comparison, I did not sharpen them. However, the LN is A2, and the veritas is PMV-11. I have Veritas plane with a PMV-11 iron, and a LN with a A2 iron, and I find that I get a better edge with less work on the Veritas, so I assume that the same is true for chisels. - Since I bought the Veritas, I sharpened it later. The back was very flat (took maybe 2 minutes to hit it with the finest stone) and it took a fantastic edge very easily (as expected based on my experience with PMV-11). - If you must know, but I think that it is not a good comparison of chisels since you'll have to sharpen them anyway: the Veritas came absolutely razor sharp out of the box - I am not able to get it any sharper than that. The LN was acceptable but I could have improved it. The Richter wasn't that great - it did cut but not very well. My ranking: all in all I prefer Veritas, but the LN is coming pretty close especially given the lower price. The Richter did not do it for me due to the large handle. If it had a smaller handle, I would have considered it because of the much lower price. Review: Good quality, sharp, worth the money. - Good quality, sharp, gets the work done, and the handle is so smooth and comfortable. Worth every penny. ## Features - These superb bevel edged chisels are named after the founder of Narex Bystrice, Mr Vaclav Richter. Launched to celebrate the centenery of the company, - Made from a new type of steel alloyed with chromium for hardenability and vanadium for grain reduction and enhanced toughness, the steel is heat treated using a cryogenic process to maximise the formation of the desirable martensite crystalline microstructure in the finished steel. - The chisels are fitted with traditional pattern handles from Mr Richter's time, made from ash for lightness and strength, extremely smoothly finished and secured with a split-proof ground steel ferrule bearing the Richter logo and smartly trimmed with a thin leather bolster. The chisels are supplied coated with a light corrosion inhibiting oil with VCI protection for each individual chisel to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. - Available in seven sizes: 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1-1/2" ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B082FNNNY2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #87,725 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #33 in Wood Chisels | | Blade Edge | Bevel | | Blade Material | Alloy Steel | | Brand | Narex | | Brand Name | Narex | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 495 Reviews | | Handle Material | Ash Wood | | Included Components | Bevel edge chisel, RICHTER 1/2“ (13 mm) | | Item Dimensions L x W | 10.43"L x 5.12"W | | Item Type Name | Bevel edge chisel | | Item Weight | 0.16 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Narex | | Manufacturer Part Number | 815013 | | Model Number | NAR-815013 | | Product Dimensions | 10.43"L x 5.12"W | | Size | 1/2 inch | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Narex - **Size:** 1/2 inch - **Handle Material:** Ash Wood - **Blade Edge:** Bevel - **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel ## Images ![Narex Richter Bevel Edge Chisel 1/2" (13mm) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71z-8DpPXML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comparison between Narex, Lie Nielsen, Veritas and Stanley Bailey chisels *by A***I on March 10, 2021* In the pictures, left to right: Veritas PMV-11 3/4", Lie Nielsen 1/2", Narex Richter 1/2", Stanley Bailey 1/2". I wanted a new set of chisels to replace my (not much liked) Stanley Baileys, and was undecided between the Narex Richter, the Lie Nielsen, and the Veritas PMV-11. I ordered one of each to try them out. I only did some slight paring with them (since I was going to return the ones I didn't like), and I did not sharpen them. Before you complain about not sharpening: all of these chisels are being used by master woodworkers, and can all be sharpened to perfection and will perform well. The differences in steel are minor. The purpose of my comparison was to get a feel for the handle, the overall shape of the chisel, and the overall look & feel. Let's get the Stanley Bailey out of the way first. This are a much lower class of chisel, and it is only in this comparison because the Baileys were my previous chisels. I've had these for 6 years and I've never really liked them. My main gripe is the handle - it is way, way to big for my medium hands, and it doesn't have a good shape (corners in all the wrong places, just not a well thought out handle). The original handle is also covered in a thick plastic paint which makes them very slippery and uncomfortable. I sanded that off, but the size and shape problems persist. They came so-so flat (required quite a bit of work on the back) and not sharp. Once you have flattened the back, you can get them sharp and they hold an edge quite well. The sides of the chisel are not very thin, so you can't get into corners with an overhang (e.g. if you want to do dovetails). Now about the other three, which is why you are here: - The difference in handle size is significant. The Narex is too big for my hands, and I find the handle too long. Out of the other two, the Veritas fits me slightly better but the LN is good as well. The LN is easier to control when holding it close to the front of the blade because the handle is lighter. The LN has a much shorter handle than the others, but since it's a socket chisel, the iron acts as an extension of the handle. - The handle on the Veritas has two flat spots to prevent rolling. It also gives you a feel of how the chisel is oriented when holding it by the handle. The other two have round handles. I prefer the flat spots. - The fit and finish on the handles is excellent on the Veritas and the LN, and very good on the Narex (very slightly less smooth than the other two - I would not have noticed if I didn't have the others next to it - definitely not a decider for me). - The grinding on the LN and the Veritas is superb and very fine. The Narex is polished so it's hard to say. Due to the polish, the Narex has very slightly rounded corners from the bottom. This will require some work if you want to cut with the corner of the chisel. - The steel on the Veritas and the LN is quite thick (about the same between the two). The Narex and the Stanley are significantly thinner (also about the same). I know from experience that you can feel some flex on the Stanley when chopping/levering, but it's not an issue most of the time. Definitely no problem at all when paring. - The edges of the Veritas are almost uncomfortably sharp. You can definitely cut yourself on them if you don't pay attention. The LN and the Narex have very thin edges but they won't cut you. - In my initial comparison, I did not sharpen them. However, the LN is A2, and the veritas is PMV-11. I have Veritas plane with a PMV-11 iron, and a LN with a A2 iron, and I find that I get a better edge with less work on the Veritas, so I assume that the same is true for chisels. - Since I bought the Veritas, I sharpened it later. The back was very flat (took maybe 2 minutes to hit it with the finest stone) and it took a fantastic edge very easily (as expected based on my experience with PMV-11). - If you must know, but I think that it is not a good comparison of chisels since you'll have to sharpen them anyway: the Veritas came absolutely razor sharp out of the box - I am not able to get it any sharper than that. The LN was acceptable but I could have improved it. The Richter wasn't that great - it did cut but not very well. My ranking: all in all I prefer Veritas, but the LN is coming pretty close especially given the lower price. The Richter did not do it for me due to the large handle. If it had a smaller handle, I would have considered it because of the much lower price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, sharp, worth the money. *by S***E on November 23, 2025* Good quality, sharp, gets the work done, and the handle is so smooth and comfortable. Worth every penny. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent tool! *by M***R on February 27, 2026* Excellent chisel, very sharp and flat on arrival. I was able to use it right out of the box. Very comfortable in the hand. I have two other sizes and will be filling out the set. I'm trying to give it five stars, but the first star won't fill in. Hope it works! ## Frequently Bought Together - Narex Richter Bevel Edge Chisel 1/2" (13mm) - Narex Richter Bevel Edge Chisel 1/4" (6mm) --- ## 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.th/products/190379656-narex-richter-bevel-edge-chisel-1-2-13mm](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/190379656-narex-richter-bevel-edge-chisel-1-2-13mm) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*