A good joiners' best steel mortice chisel with oval handle by Joseph Buck of London.

A little over 1/4 inch or 7mm wide at the cutting edge.

Sometimes referred to as a pig sticker mortise chisel.

Marked 'J BUCK BEST STEEL' on one side of the blade.

The blade has a slight bend approximately 1³/₄ inches below the shoulder, please see close-up image.

A few minor surface scratches and spots, please see images.

Good oval beech wood handle with leather washer.

Previous owner's stamp 'J.NORFOLK'.

11¹/₂ inches (293mm) overall length.