Masonry Chisels

About Masonry Chisels

Masonry chisels are designed for cutting and shaping brick, concrete block, and stone. They differ from woodworking chisels in blade thickness, steel hardness, and handle construction, all built to survive repeated hammer blows rather than fine paring cuts. The chisels on this page range from $9.99 to $29.99 and come in single-piece flat designs and multi-piece sets covering a range of widths and weights. Steel type is the first differentiator. High carbon steel, used in the Finder 43237-2 ($15.99) and Bon 11-201 ($29.55), takes a hard edge suited to clean cuts on dense materials. Alloy steel options like the Mason MAEL-A041-A-1 ($9.99) and BOSCH HS1911 ($10.29) offer more impact toughness and are less prone to chipping under off-angle blows. Chromium-vanadium steel, found in the Masonry GNB-MC-F ($9.99) and C&T C&T8-53 ($22.90), balances hardness and wear resistance. The 8 RTPLS-8ST ($23.19) uses 40Cr spring steel, a specialty alloy common in impact-rated tools. Handle construction and chisel count help narrow the field further. Rubber-handled options, including the Mason MAEL-A041-A-1, Finder 43237-2, Crescent CBCH30H, Masonry GNB-MC-F, and C&T C&T8-53, reduce vibration during extended sessions. The DASCO G334 ($14.04) and Mayhew 94105 ($21.89) publish specific weight and width data, which helps when matching a chisel to a mortar joint or cut line. If the job requires more than one size, the Rock FS243F-3pcs (3 pieces, $29.99) and the 8 RTPLS-8ST (8 pieces, $23.19) are the two set options in this lineup.