Stanley 1-12-102 Chisel
- Chisel
- Cast Iron
- 5.3 ounces
A light, 150 gram Stanley chisel with a cast iron component noted in the spec sheet. Confirm the exact blade width and edge material against the current listing before buying for a specific job.
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How it ranks among the 175 chisels we track
4.2★ across 471 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
471 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
The Stanley 1-12-102 is a chisel with a cast iron component and a light 150 gram weight. Stanley's numbering on woodworking tools like this typically corresponds to a specific blade width or pattern within a wider chisel range.
At 150 grams this is a small, light tool, more consistent with a compact bench or corner chisel than a heavy mortising chisel. The cast iron material spec is unusual for a chisel blade, which is typically hardened steel, so it may refer to a fitted component such as a cap or guide rather than the cutting edge itself; the listing does not clarify which part it describes.
- 150 gram weight
- Cast iron component noted in specs
- Brand: Stanley
- Model 1-12-102
Who it's for
Useful for a woodworker who needs a Stanley branded chisel for detail or trim work at this light weight class. Less suited to heavy timber framing or mortising where a larger, heavier chisel would hold up better under mallet blows.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light 150 gram weight suits fine, controlled cuts
- Carries the Stanley brand name
- Cast iron material spec is unclear as to which part it describes
- No blade width given, hard to match to a specific job
Performance notes
The 150 gram weight puts this at the light end of the chisel range, suited to fine paring or trim work rather than heavy mallet driven cuts. The cast iron spec listed likely applies to a fitted part rather than the cutting edge, so buyers should not assume a cast iron blade.
Specifications
| Brand | STANLEY |
|---|---|
| Model | 1-12-102 |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in chisels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley 1-12-102 ChiselThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 471 | 3.5 / 5 |
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| 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 1-12-102
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What does the cast iron spec on the Stanley 1-12-102 refer to?
The listing lists cast iron as a material but does not clarify whether it applies to the cutting edge or a fitted component, so this is worth confirming against the current listing photos.
How heavy is the Stanley 1-12-102 chisel?
150 grams, a light weight suited to fine or trim work rather than heavy mortising.
What brand makes the 1-12-102 chisel?
Stanley.