Estwing 5/8-Inch Pointed Tip Masonry Chisel with Grip Guard 42516

Equally suited to scoring and chipping away masonry mortar as it is shaping a variety of semi-hard and soft stone this Estwing masonry chisel is built to last. Drop forged in a single piece from EN9 high carbon steel to provide it with lasting strength and durability this handy tool has a hardened edge to allow it to cut into and score the surface of tough materials faster leaving cleaner cuts and breaks. The shaft is painted in Estwing blue to provide increased protection for the tool from rust and corrosion. A large grip guard around the tool shaft provides a comfortable and secure grip while simultaneously protecting your hand from injury due to missed strikes. The hexagonal shaft profile of this 5/8-inch (0.625-inch) wide diamond point shaped chisel provides additional strength against bending or deformation from repeated impacts. Ideal for use in masonry finishing and cleaning brick chipping and shaping / breaking a variety of finished and unfinished stone.