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Paring-chisel.

A joiner's chisel having the basil on one side, used in fitting and finishing; not differing essentially from a firmer. Its name is derived from its being used by hand, with a paring action, in contradistinction to the socket and the mortise chisels, which are adapted for the mallet.

It is usually longer in the blade than a firmer-chisel and lighter than a mortise-chisel.

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