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Irwin Marples 176877 Series Bevel-Edge Construction Chisel, High-Carbon Steel Blade

Irwin Marples 176877 Series Bevel-Edge Construction Chisel, High-Carbon Steel Blade

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Irwin Marples 176877 Series Bevel-Edge Construction Chisel, High-Carbon Steel Blade

The Irwin Marples 176877 Series is a lineup of bevel-edge, all-purpose construction chisels built for professional woodworkers and jobsite carpenters working with wood, available in a range of blade widths to suit paring, trimming, and general construction tasks. Every chisel in the series features a high-carbon steel blade engineered for superior performance and edge retention, staying sharp to the last inch, backed by a large strike cap and split-proof handle built to withstand repetitive hammer strikes. The ergonomic ProTouch Grip handle is designed to endure daily jobsite abuse, and each individually packaged, non-powered hand tool delivers a reliable choice for paring, trimming, and general construction work. IRWIN Tools Marples chisels have been trusted by woodworkers for nearly 200 years.

Key Features

  • Blade Widths: The 176877 Series lineup spans multiple bevel-edge blade widths for precise paring, trimming, and detail work in wood.
  • Durable Construction: High-carbon steel blade delivers superior performance and edge retention, staying sharp to the last inch.
  • Ergonomic Handle: ProTouch Grip handle design is durable enough to withstand jobsite abuse and repeated use.
  • Split-Proof Handle: Engineered to withstand repetitive hammer strikes without cracking or splitting over time.
  • Large Strike Cap: Absorbs repeated hammer blows, protecting the handle and extending overall tool life.
  • Bevel-Edge Blade Profile: All-purpose bevel-edge geometry suited to fine paring as well as heavier chisel work.
  • High-Quality Hardened Steel: Hardened steel construction is built for superior performance and long-lasting edge retention.

Technical Specifications

  • Warranty: LLW
  • Country of Origin: China
  • Power Source: Non-Energy Using

Typical Applications

  • Woodworking and Cabinetmaking
  • Trim and Finish Carpentry
  • Furniture Making and Repair
  • General Construction and Jobsite Tasks
  • Paring, Chamfering, and Detail Trimming
  • Wood-Based Material Fabrication

Why Irwin?

IRWIN Tools Marples chisels have been the industry leader for woodworkers for nearly 200 years, and the 176877 Series continues that legacy with high-carbon steel blades engineered for lasting edge retention and split-proof, ProTouch Grip handles built to withstand jobsite abuse. Backed by a large strike cap designed for repetitive hammer strikes, this bevel-edge chisel lineup delivers dependable, professional-grade performance for woodworking, trim carpentry, and general construction tasks alike, backed by an LLW warranty.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Warranty:
LLW
Individual Vs. Set (Syndigo):
INDIVIDUAL
Product Material Group:
WOOD
Power Source:
NON-ENERGY USING
list_batch:
IRW-20260923
Product Type:
Chisel
Series:
176877
Configuration:
Bevel-Edge Blade
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Hand Tools
Product Material:
High-Carbon Steel
Product Height:
1.2 inches
Product Width:
2 inches
Product Length:
13.1 in

Irwin IRW-176877 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can you hit an Irwin Marples 176877 chisel with a hammer, or is it a hand-pressure paring chisel only?
It takes hammer work. The Marples 176877 bevel-edge construction chisel has a large strike cap that absorbs repeated blows and a split-proof handle built for repetitive hammer strikes, so it handles both fine paring and heavier chopping. A mallet or hammer on the cap is what it is built for, unlike a thin paring chisel meant for hand pressure alone.
2) What is the difference between Irwin Marples 176877 models 1768776 and 1768777?
They are two blade widths in the same 176877 bevel-edge construction chisel line, ordered by model number: 1768776 and 1768777. Everything else is common to the series, high-carbon steel blade, large strike cap, split-proof ProTouch Grip handle. Pick the model by the width of the mortise, hinge gain, or paring cut you are working to.
3) Is the Marples 176877 chisel blade steel hard enough to hold an edge in hardwood?
The blade is high-carbon steel, hardened for edge retention and ground to stay usable to the last inch as you sharpen back. That is the steel carpenters expect for wood work: it takes a keen edge and can be re-honed on a stone or wheel. It is rated for wood and wood-based materials, not for masonry or metal.
4) Do Irwin Marples 176877 chisels come as a set or sold one at a time?
Sold individually. Each 176877 bevel-edge chisel is an individually packaged single tool, so a shop standardizing a crew buys the widths it needs by model number rather than taking a fixed set. Handy for replacing one width that has been ground down without re-buying the whole roll.
5) Why choose a bevel-edge chisel over a square-edge firmer chisel for trim and hinge work?
The bevel-edge grind on the 176877 is what lets the blade get into the corner of a dovetail or an undercut hinge mortise, because the sides are relieved instead of running square. That makes it the all-purpose choice for trim carpentry, cabinet work, and hinge gains. A square-sided firmer or mortise chisel is the one to reach for when you are levering out deep mortise waste and want maximum blade stiffness.
6) Will the Irwin Marples 176877 chisel cut drywall track, plastic, or composite trim?
It is specified for wood and wood-based materials, which covers solid lumber, plywood, MDF, and composite trim fabrication. Keep it off metal studs, track, nails, and fasteners, the hardened high-carbon edge will chip rather than cut, and a nicked chisel costs you a regrind.
7) Is the 176877 chisel handle plastic or wood, and will it mushroom out on site?
It is an ergonomic ProTouch Grip handle, engineered split-proof so repeated hammer strikes will not crack or split it, with a large strike cap taking the blow rather than the handle material. That is the trade-off against a traditional wooden-handled bench chisel, which is kinder in the hand for long paring sessions but far less tolerant of a steel hammer on a jobsite.
8) Where are Irwin Marples 176877 chisels made?
Country of origin is China. It is a non-powered hand tool, which matters for procurement paperwork on institutional and government orders that flag powered versus non-powered tooling.
How fast can I get the Irwin IRW-176877 delivered?
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Does the Irwin IRW-176877 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Irwin IRW-176877 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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