A Slick One

[cabinetman]

Here's a type of chisel, not really talked about much. I've always been a garage sale and flea market junkie. In my early days power tools were not always in the budget. There were always procedures that required handwork. Most of the time the sellers had a table full and just called 'em all chisels. This one is called a "slick". It's primarily used by timber framers and boat builders. I find it useful in paring wide surfaces. They are in a variety of widths, some up to 3-4", and some 14"-16" or longer. They are not made to smack, but to "pare" with.
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[MilDoc]

Hmmmmm ... nice. Any name except "slick"?

[messmaker]

Thanks for the info. That is the first one I have ever seen.

[cabinetman]

Thanks for the info. That is the first one I have ever seen.

Thanks for the reply. Makes me wonder if it's worthwhile to talk about tools of the trade. It's nice to know someone has been enlightened.

[Pappy]

I've heard of them, but this is the first one I've seen.

[gslyons]

I just saw these for the first time over here.

[cabinetman]

This is some idea of a medium large size slick.
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[radhak]

whoa - when you said 'chisel, and with the first image i thought regular chisel family. this last image seems to put it in the 'extra large' chisel category (actually, can't think of any 'chisel' i've known to come close).

what was it used for, and what tool does the same job today?

[cabinetman]

whoa - when you said 'chisel, and with the first image i thought regular chisel family. this last image seems to put it in the 'extra large' chisel category (actually, can't think of any 'chisel' i've known to come close).

what was it used for, and what tool does the same job today?

The same tool does the same job today. It's a paring tool used by hand, as in my OP , by mostly timber framers and boat builders. I like them because you can really get a grip on them. They are called "slicks" when they are 2" and wider. Some of them come 30" long...feature that!!!