When most people think of a chisel, they will be thinking about a bevel-edged chisel - as they are one of the most common types of chisel in use today.

Bevel-edged chisels are commonly used in wood working to create neatly defined square or rectangular cuts, notches or holes in wood. They are often used in conjunction with a hammer, especially when making the initial cuts.

In order to work properly and provide a neat clean cut, bevel-edged chisels should be regularly sharpened - using a sharpening stone - and kept clean.