I started out with Woodcraft-Henry Taylor chisels, then Barr and now most often old tools are prefered. The best chisel, easy to sharpen, durable and well formed to task, was a Penfield, an ugly duck flea market beater. The most beautiful are William Beatty. Favorite slick is a no-name. The difference between the best and the rest is so close that I respect all the old laminated tools and use them before the modern.
