The typical complaint about Marples is the opposite of his complaint
about the vintage Bucks. Marples tend not to hold an edge implying
that they are too soft, hence the frequent honing you reccommend.

Perhpas the Buck should be ground to a steeper angle. Unless they
paring chisels in which case you shouldn't pound on them in the
first place.


I definitely got the micro bevel steep enough... these chisels are the bench
chisels,made by Buck Bros. in the 60's sold as new old stock, RC 59.

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