Stanley 12-247 Chisel
- Chisel
- Cast Iron
- 1 pound
A Stanley 12-247 listed with a cast iron material spec that does not clearly match a typical steel chisel blade, worth confirming before buying.
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How it ranks among the 175 chisels we track
4.0★ across 281 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
281 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 175 chisels we track - how the scorecard works · full chisels data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Cast iron and a 1 pound weight are the only specs attached to the Stanley 12-247, an unusual material pairing for a chisel blade, since most rely on tempered steel rather than cast iron.
Because the material given is cast iron rather than steel, this entry may cover a chisel component or a related striking tool rather than the cutting blade itself. The listing does not clarify which, so buyers should check Stanley's full product page to confirm what is included.
- Model 12-247
- Cast iron material
- Weighs 1 pound
- Rated 4 stars across 281 reviews
Who it's for
Suited to buyers who can confirm through Stanley's own product page exactly what this cast iron component is before ordering. Not a safe pick for someone who needs a standard steel chisel blade confirmed up front, based on this data alone.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Cast iron construction should resist wear from repeated use
- Cast iron is not the usual material for a chisel blade, worth double-checking
- No blade length or edge width given
Performance notes
Cast iron holds up under compression but is more brittle under sharp impact than tempered steel, so if this component takes direct striking blows its performance profile differs from a typical forged chisel. At 1 pound, it is moderately heavy for a hand tool of this type.
Specifications
| Brand | STANLEY |
|---|---|
| Model | 12-247 |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in chisels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley 12-247 ChiselThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 281 | 3.3 / 5 |
| Intelitopia MDS00A ChiselIntelitopia | 4.6 / 5 | 6,980 | 4.5 / 5 |
| HURRICANE HK-BBPR-ZWV0 ChiselHURRICANE | 4.7 / 5 | 6,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| KEENBEST GREEN ChiselKEENBEST | 4.7 / 5 | 4,391 | 4.5 / 5 |
| SHARPAL 162N ChiselSHARPAL | 4.7 / 5 | 6,903 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the STANLEY 12-247
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the Stanley 12-247 made of?
Cast iron, according to this listing.
How much does the Stanley 12-247 weigh?
1 pound.
Is the Stanley 12-247 a full chisel or a component?
This listing does not clarify, and the cast iron material spec is unusual for a standard chisel blade, so it is worth confirming on Stanley's product page.