There is a huge difference of opinion among wood chisel user about which is the best. Nonetheless, there are some which get general agreement that they are indeed excellent quality. Amond the recommended but not the highest priced wood chisel sets you can find is a Marples wood chisel set with bevel-edged chisels hardened and tempered under controlled conditions and accurately ground for precise control.
Irwin makes the Marples chisels and they are fine quality. A Marples wood chisel set is really made for the fine woodworker. It has a longer blade and longer handle for improved leverage. The high carbon solid-forged steel blade is well suited for hand or for mallet work. That beveled blade with its forged steel surface is designed for maximum edge retention.
IRWIN Marples wood chisel sets have been an industry – leading brand for nearly 200 years around the world. I would be delighted to add a set like this to my collection.