Footprint 590 Cold Chisel

The Footprint 590 Cold Chisel is a Sheffield-made masonry tool designed for professional masons, bricklayers, and serious DIYers who work with stone, brickwork, mortar and cement. Built for durability and precision, it delivers reliable cutting edges and long service life on demanding jobs. Size range and forging method: Up to 12 x 1” chisels are Drop Hammer forged from head to blade; 16 x 1” and above chisels have forged blades only, prioritising strength where you need it most. Material: Crafted from high-quality carbon steel to withstand frequent striking and heavy use. Hardening and edges: Hardened cutting edges stay sharp longer, reducing the number of passes required on tough materials. Domed striking heads: Domed heads help delay splintering and mushrooming, improving durability and control (excluding the 18 x ¾” and 36 x 1” sizes). Optional hand guard: An optional hand guard slides up and off for convenient, adjustable protection as you work. Optional EVA hand guard: High-quality EVA hand guard provides comfortable, effective protection from glanced blows on site. Made in: Proudly made in Sheffield, Britain, reflecting traditional craftsmanship and reliability. Application: Specifically designed for stone, brick work, mortar and cement tasks, offering dependable performance across masonry projects. With the Footprint 590 Cold Chisel, you gain durable cutting edges that hold up under repeated strikes, reducing downtime from dull chisels. The carbon steel construction paired with hardened edges delivers reliable performance across masonry tasks, while domed heads minimise mushrooming and splintering for safer, longer-lasting use. The optional hand guards— including a high-quality EVA version—provide practical protection on busy sites. Made in Sheffield, this chisel brings a heritage of craftsmanship you can trust for shaping stone, clearing mortar joints, and freeing bricks without unnecessary wear.