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title: "Stanley Hand Tools FMHT16145 FatMax Folding Pocket Chisel"
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# Secure locking handle Patent-pending gear design Blade folds to protect edge Stanley Hand Tools FMHT16145 FatMax Folding Pocket Chisel

**Brand:** stanley
**Price:** ₪104
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Fold, Lock, and Conquer: The Ultimate Pocket Chisel for Pros on the Go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Stanley Hand Tools FMHT16145 FatMax Folding Pocket Chisel by stanley
- **How much does it cost?** ₪104 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- stanley enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted stanley brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Lock It Down:** Handle locks firmly to prevent accidental openings during intense use.
- • **Built to Take a Beating:** Steel strike cap endures heavy hammer blows without compromising handle integrity.
- • **Pocket-Safe Portability:** Blade folds neatly into handle, protecting both tool and your gear from damage.
- • **Precision Edge Retention:** Hardened, tempered high carbon steel blade stays sharp longer for clean, effortless cuts.
- • **Innovative Gear Mechanism:** Unique design ensures both sides of the handle open together, enhancing safety and durability.

## Overview

The Stanley FatMax Folding Pocket Chisel (FMHT16145) combines rugged durability with smart design, featuring a 1-inch hardened high carbon steel blade that folds securely into an alloy steel handle. Its patented gear mechanism and locking handle ensure safety and stability during heavy-duty use, while the steel strike cap withstands hammer impacts. Perfect for carpenters and construction pros who demand portability without sacrificing performance.

## Description

The Stanley FMHT16145 FatMax Folding Pocket Chisel features a blade that swivels back into its handle to protect the tip from dulling. The new Stanley FATMAX pocket chisel is a short series blade for strength and control. Designed with a handle that locks in place to prevent it from opening during use, this tool also features a steel strike cap for durability. This tool provides the feature of a patent-pending gear design which prevents either side of the handle from opening independently of each other. It offers a hardened, tempered high carbon steel blade for edge retention,and the lacquered blade resists corrosion - and the blade folds back into handle for storage. Blade width 1 inch, overall length 9-3/4 inches.

Review: Fantastic tool. Sturdy and rugged - Wasn't sure what I was going to end up with here. VERY pleasantly surprised. This review is coming from a woodworker, and not a carpenter, which is probably the more usual audience for this piece, so I don't have the same needs as someone who will be chopping massive 2x4's or 4x4's all day. I did make use of the striking plates on the end of the handle though. As the description of this item says, you can beat this thing hard with no damage to the handle. It can take quite a lot of hard hits with no noticeable damage. Very impressive for a $10 tool. First thing was sharpening the blade. Flattened the back, which was pretty much flat right out of the box. I've seen much more expensive chisels no flatter than this one. The grinding marks from the factory were no worse than others I've seen, and polished to a nice shine with only about 3 minutes on a diamond plate. Same thing for the bevel. I added a 30 degree micro bevel to the end and ended up with a tool that would slice paper with zero effort. I used this to chop a DADO into a scrap piece of cherry from a pallet. Very hard piece, and the slot went right thru a massive knot. Made good use of the ability of the handle to hold up to a lot of beating with a hammer. The chisel left a mirror smooth surface on the wood, even going crossgrain thru a nasty piece of wood. When all was said and done, there was only the tiniest burr on the edge, and it still sliced a piece of paper effortlessly. 20 strokes on a leather strop and it was back to a near perfect edge. Only one tiny, tiny little nick near one corner. Honestly, a $50 chisel would not have done any better. I have no doubt that this thing would hold up to chopping into normal construction lumber all day with no problem. For $10, this is a bargain! The fact that it folds up to go into your pocket and still is able to handle being beat to death with a hammer when unfolded is pretty darn sweet. I won't be using it for cutting dovetails in furniture drawers because it's too big for that, but it has found a place on the workbench. Just not having to worry about it falling off the bench and chipping the edge is worth it. I wish Stanley made a 1/2" version. I would buy it in a heartbeat. I would like to see the blade be about 1" longer, but that would make the whole thing 2" longer when folded and that might be a bit too long. I don't know the hardness of the blade, but if I had to guess, I would think somewhere around 57-59 RC. Plenty good enough for it's intended purpose. Highly Recommended. If you have a use for this you can't go wrong. It's a very impressive chisel.
Review: Great for carpentry; not really designed for fine woodworking - This is a really clever design for an all-purpose chisel. The handle folds up to enclose the blade, so that you can put it in a tool belt, apron or pocket without having to worry about cutting yourself or your clothes. Yet when you need to use it, you just flip it open and it's ready to go for both delicate work or heavy whomping. The secret is in the very cleverly designed handle, which is both convenient and can take a heavy pounding. I don't use this chisel in my woodworking shop, where I keep several sets of chisels for joinery, mortising, and carving. I suspect that's why it only comes in 1 size (1 inch wide blade). It's really perfect for construction and work around the farm, though, and it's incredibly handy to have -- I always keep one in my tool belt. The steel is good quality and takes a sharp edge, although (like all chisels) you should expect to have to flatten the back and sharpen the blade before use. I've had mine for about 4 years and have used it quite a bit, and it's still in good shape. Only problem is if I lend it out on a construction site -- you have to tell people to avoidl nails (or be prepared to regrind the edge!)

## Features

- Blade swivels back into its handle to protect the tip from dulling
- Handle locks in place to prevent it from opening during use
- Gear design prevents either side of the handle from opening independently of each other

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00NOVP8KY |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #628,134 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #471 in Wood Chisels |
| Blade Edge | Straight |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Brand | STANLEY |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (343) |
| Date First Available | September 10, 2014 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00076174161458 |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Included Components | Stanley - FMHT16145 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
| Item model number | FMHT16145 |
| Manufacturer | Stanley Tools |
| Material | Carbon,Steel |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Part Number | FMHT16145 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.1"L x 4.9"W |
| Size | Medium |
| UPC | 081219294701 785533711301 076174161458 |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Blade Edge:** Straight
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** STANLEY
- **Handle Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Size:** Medium

## Images

![Stanley Hand Tools FMHT16145 FatMax Folding Pocket Chisel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-6Es3iFsL.jpg)
![Stanley Hand Tools FMHT16145 FatMax Folding Pocket Chisel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311KNPl8aBL.jpg)
![Stanley Hand Tools FMHT16145 FatMax Folding Pocket Chisel - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YJh64dUjL.jpg)
![Stanley Hand Tools FMHT16145 FatMax Folding Pocket Chisel - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41r2GDYng7L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Any idea if this chisel is made in America?**
A: There are no markings indicating it's origination but it appears to be of good quality.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic tool. Sturdy and rugged
*by D***T on March 24, 2018*

Wasn't sure what I was going to end up with here. VERY pleasantly surprised. This review is coming from a woodworker, and not a carpenter, which is probably the more usual audience for this piece, so I don't have the same needs as someone who will be chopping massive 2x4's or 4x4's all day. I did make use of the striking plates on the end of the handle though. As the description of this item says, you can beat this thing hard with no damage to the handle. It can take quite a lot of hard hits with no noticeable damage. Very impressive for a $10 tool. First thing was sharpening the blade. Flattened the back, which was pretty much flat right out of the box. I've seen much more expensive chisels no flatter than this one. The grinding marks from the factory were no worse than others I've seen, and polished to a nice shine with only about 3 minutes on a diamond plate. Same thing for the bevel. I added a 30 degree micro bevel to the end and ended up with a tool that would slice paper with zero effort. I used this to chop a DADO into a scrap piece of cherry from a pallet. Very hard piece, and the slot went right thru a massive knot. Made good use of the ability of the handle to hold up to a lot of beating with a hammer. The chisel left a mirror smooth surface on the wood, even going crossgrain thru a nasty piece of wood. When all was said and done, there was only the tiniest burr on the edge, and it still sliced a piece of paper effortlessly. 20 strokes on a leather strop and it was back to a near perfect edge. Only one tiny, tiny little nick near one corner. Honestly, a $50 chisel would not have done any better. I have no doubt that this thing would hold up to chopping into normal construction lumber all day with no problem. For $10, this is a bargain! The fact that it folds up to go into your pocket and still is able to handle being beat to death with a hammer when unfolded is pretty darn sweet. I won't be using it for cutting dovetails in furniture drawers because it's too big for that, but it has found a place on the workbench. Just not having to worry about it falling off the bench and chipping the edge is worth it. I wish Stanley made a 1/2" version. I would buy it in a heartbeat. I would like to see the blade be about 1" longer, but that would make the whole thing 2" longer when folded and that might be a bit too long. I don't know the hardness of the blade, but if I had to guess, I would think somewhere around 57-59 RC. Plenty good enough for it's intended purpose. Highly Recommended. If you have a use for this you can't go wrong. It's a very impressive chisel.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for carpentry; not really designed for fine woodworking
*by J***E on August 25, 2021*

This is a really clever design for an all-purpose chisel. The handle folds up to enclose the blade, so that you can put it in a tool belt, apron or pocket without having to worry about cutting yourself or your clothes. Yet when you need to use it, you just flip it open and it's ready to go for both delicate work or heavy whomping. The secret is in the very cleverly designed handle, which is both convenient and can take a heavy pounding. I don't use this chisel in my woodworking shop, where I keep several sets of chisels for joinery, mortising, and carving. I suspect that's why it only comes in 1 size (1 inch wide blade). It's really perfect for construction and work around the farm, though, and it's incredibly handy to have -- I always keep one in my tool belt. The steel is good quality and takes a sharp edge, although (like all chisels) you should expect to have to flatten the back and sharpen the blade before use. I've had mine for about 4 years and have used it quite a bit, and it's still in good shape. Only problem is if I lend it out on a construction site -- you have to tell people to avoidl nails (or be prepared to regrind the edge!)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice "in a pinch" chisel.
*by B***E on April 25, 2017*

I was looking for a descent chisel to carry in my tool belt for those pesky jobs where I didn't want to use one of my more expensive chisels. I was a bit skeptical of the folding mechanism, but it's sturdy and beefy. Out of the package, its sharp, but not razor sharp, so a touch-up was in order. It worked great on the first job I used it on. Definitely would recommend.

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