Ingco Wood Chisel 12mm HWC0812 CRV Blade, 140mm Length

Our review

This is a 12mm wood chisel from Ingco, listed under model HWC0812, with an overall length of 140mm and a blade made from CRV steel. It comes packed individually in a double blister, which suits a single replacement or a first chisel rather than a full set. The 12mm width sits in the middle of the common range, wide enough for general joinery work such as cleaning mortises and paring, yet narrow enough for lighter trimming where a 25mm chisel would feel clumsy. Before buying, think about how you sharpen: CRV takes an edge well but needs honing to stay useful, so budget for a stone or file guide if you do not already own one. Also check the handle style and whether you prefer a wooden or plastic grip, since that affects comfort during mallet work. Compare against chisels sold singly versus sets, and against brands where the steel type is stated, because an unlabelled blade tells you little. If you mainly need one size for a specific task, buying this single chisel makes more sense than a set you will rarely use in full.