Made in Canada · A2 tool steel · 60–62 Rc · since 1997

The Blade Is the Tool.

At IBC, everything starts with the cutting edge. From raw steel to finished blade, every IBC blade is made in our own Toronto manufacturing facility.

Holds the Edge · Built for Control · Made to Last

Trusted at the Workbench

IBC Tools has been independently reviewed twice by Fine Woodworking, one of the most respected publications in the craft.

Bench Chisels — Issue #261, May/June 2017
Reviewer Chris Gochnour called IBC's bench chisels excellent overall, noting their light weight, solid feel, and comfortable balance. He found the blades so well-ground that polishing the backs took only about 10 minutes.
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Skew Chisels — Issue #272, Tools & Shops 2019
Reviewer Bill Pavlak praised the skew chisels for leaving a glassy surface on end grain and producing clean results across a range of paring tasks. He noted excellent edge retention, even when working the tight corners of half-blind dovetails.
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Featured products

From bench to mortise to paring work, these chisel sets are the ones our customers reach for most. Every blade is ground from A2 tool steel and hardened to 60–62 Rc, then paired with a hand-fitted Maple or Walnut handle built to last a lifetime of use.

Built to Work. Backed to Last.

Lifetime Guarantee
IBC materials and workmanship are guaranteed for the life of your tool.

30-Day Returns
Put your IBC tool in your hands. If it's not right for you, return it within 30 days.