Reply by Roper

I like the socketed chisels because it is much easier to replace a handle, I have almost a full set of James Swans that I would not trade for anything,they hold a great edge and have done well on every type of wood I have thrown at them. They are probably 80 to 100 yours old. I also have an old set of Pexto’s for my timber framing chisels. I like old hand tools.I also have a Swan draw knife same time frame.

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