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0.5-in Cold Chisel

Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN 0.5-in Cold Chisel

4.6
225
Review
 4.6 out of 5
225 Reviews


97% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this chisel for exceptional durability and reliability across demanding tasks. Most highlight its rugged construction, noting it withstands heavy hammering without chipping, bending, or losing its edge. Reviewers consistently report success breaking through rock, concrete, brick, and clay soil, with many emphasizing its effectiveness for masonry work and tight-space applications. The well-balanced weight and comfortable grip reduce fatigue and enhance control. A few users noted minor concerns about bulkiness for delicate tasks, though these represent isolated feedback vastly outweighed by positive reviews. Overall, customers consider it a trusted, no-nonsense tool built to endure harsh use.

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225 Customer Reviews

Great Tool

Would Recommend

Very sharp end that gets the job done!

July 6, 2019
From 0.875-in Cold Chisel Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Worth the purchase

Would Recommend

Worked as I expected, would recommend this product to any potential user.

June 24, 2019
From 1.25-in Utility Chisel Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Great Chisel

Would Recommend

This is a very high quality chisel. The steel is extremely tough.

May 17, 2019
From 0.75-in Cold Chisel Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Great tool

Would Recommend

Use it all the time at work works great and holds up

May 13, 2019
From 0.75-in Cold Chisel Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Great chisel

Would Recommend

I am not a professional who works with chisels every day. This chisel has been perfect for a DIY guy like me. Durable. Great price. Love it!

May 9, 2019
From 0.875-in Cold Chisel Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Survivor

Would Recommend

I worked the heck out of this chisel and it still looks like new. I even did some cement work with it. Even the paint is good quality. If I need a different size it will be an Irwin.

April 29, 2019
From 0.875-in Cold Chisel Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Fantastic Chisel for Masonry

Would Recommend

Purchased this because I needed to pop a 4 inch hole in brick and block for a dryer vent. Though it took longer than using a rotary hammer, I successfully got the hole popped with no collateral damage! Great chisel.

April 29, 2019
From 0.875-in Cold Chisel Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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I plan on buying all the sizes.

Would Recommend

I used this to remove some 7/16 rivets on a old truck. It did a better job than the last chisel ( different brand ) that I used. The other brand chipped after one use. This one cut them right off and is still sharp.

April 11, 2019
From 0.875-in Cold Chisel Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Irwin 1 - in cold chisel

Would Recommend

Bought chisel to break up rock while digging a trench to find where water was coming from under my foundation. Did the job!

April 4, 2019
From 1-in Cold Chisel Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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