TOTAL cold chisels and concrete chisels in 305mm. A cold chisel is for metal, and it earns its place when a bolt head is rounded off or a rivet, nut or seized fastener has to be split rather than turned. A concrete chisel has a stouter point and bevel for breaking brick and block, chasing a channel for conduit or lifting tiles.

Use a club hammer rather than a claw hammer, and dress the head on a grinder as soon as it starts to mushroom, because those curled edges are what break off and fly. Wear eye protection every time, keep the cutting edge sharp with a light grind, and cool it in water so you do not draw the temper out. Not sure which pattern suits the job? Tell us what you are cutting. Nationwide delivery across South Africa.