Vintage Williams Forged Steel Chisel Set - 5 Piece Mechanic / Machinist Lot For Sale

Up for sale is a fantastic collector or user lot of five (5) vintage Williams striking chisels, proudly manufactured in the USA. This diverse set spanning various mid-century production eras features heavy-duty industrial-grade steel hex stock. Perfect for restoration projects, daily workshop use, or adding to a vintage American tool collection.Lot Breakdown:Williams C-40 Cape Chisel: Vintage 1950s–1960s mid-century era narrow cross-cut profile framed by classic dash markings. Built on a 3/8\" stock with a distinct 3/16\" flare edge designed specifically for precision keyways, slots, and oil grooves. Williams C-28 Heavy-Duty Flat Chisel: Forged from robust 3/4\" hex stock with a broad 7/8\" cutting edge. Features mid-century dash accents. Williams C-24 Standard Flat Chisel: Clean, modern block font \"MADE IN USA\" stamp (circa 1970s–1980s). Standard 3/4\" cutting width. Williams C-20 Medium Flat Chisel: Classic 1950s–1960s \"USA\" layout featuring the vintage dash-framed sizing format.Williams C-16 Small Flat Chisel: Late 1960s–1970s production run featuring a stamped factory inspection date code (\"HK\") and the classic \"WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES\" warning text. Retains some original high-visibility orange finish.These are authentic, hard-working vintage hand tools showing expected cosmetic patina, surface rust spots, and typical shop grime.Striking Heads: The C-40 and C-28 heads are remarkably clean. The C-24 shows prominent mushrooming and a curled safety overhang that will require standard grinding before hard use. C-20 shows moderate spreading.Cutting Edges: The C-28 profile is well-preserved. The C-40 cape chisel tip has been heavily ground down and rounded over time, requiring a standard reshape to bring its clean wedge back out. The C-24 has a notable chip out of its right corner tip that will require a routine re-beveling/grind-back.