Mayhew 60560 Chisel Review

4.8 (160) Amazon rating$50.4950+ bought last month

Our verdict

A 6-piece alloy steel chisel set from Mayhew with a near-perfect rating, priced as a serious metalworking investment.

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Best for

Mechanics and metalworkers who want a full alloy steel chisel set from a respected brand and will pay for quality.

Skip if

You only need one chisel or are working to a tight budget; this is the priciest option in the group.

  • Material Alloy Steel
  • Handle Alloy Steel
  • Weight 1.7 Pounds
  • Size 6-Piece
  • Priced 211% above the category median ($16.23 across 18 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.6/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.8/5

    4.8 average across 160 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.7/5

    160 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

The Mayhew 60560 is a 6-piece chisel set in alloy steel, with alloy steel handles and a total weight of 1.7 pounds, priced at $50.49.

At that price it is the most expensive option in this metalworking group, but it backs it up with a 4.8-star rating across 160 reviews and Mayhew's long reputation in struck tools. About 50 buyers pick it up each month.

The spec confirms the 6-piece count and all-steel construction, though individual chisel sizes within the set are not broken out.

Pros

  • Complete 6-piece set in durable alloy steel
  • Near-perfect 4.8-star rating over 160 reviews
  • All-steel handles built to take repeated hammer strikes
  • Established Mayhew name in struck tools

Cons

  • Most expensive option in this group at $50.49
  • Individual chisel sizes within the set are not listed

Specifications

MaterialAlloy Steel
HandleAlloy Steel
Weight1.7 Pounds
Size6-Piece

Performance notes

Alloy steel through the body and handles is well suited to absorbing hammer impact in metalworking, and the 1.7-pound total weight reflects a substantial multi-piece set. Mayhew is a known maker of struck tools, which aligns with the high rating, though specific sizes and hardness figures are not published.

What buyers say

With 4.8 stars across 160 reviews and steady monthly sales, owners clearly rate this set highly and consider it worth the premium price.

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Frequently asked questions

How many chisels are in the Mayhew 60560 set?

The listing specifies a 6-piece set in alloy steel weighing 1.7 pounds total.

Why does it cost more than other chisels here?

It is a complete 6-piece alloy steel set from an established brand, where most rivals in this group are single chisels.

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