The Stanley FatMax 0-16-256 is a 15mm bevel edge chisel from the Thru Tang range, covering the slightly wider end of the general-purpose bracket. The 15mm blade width matches the recesses needed for many standard butt hinges and face plates, making it one of the most frequently used sizes for door hanging and ironmongery fitting.

The Thru Tang design runs the steel tang from the blade tip through the full handle, ending in an integrated strike cap. This construction survives the repeated mallet impacts that are part of daily site work without developing the looseness or handle damage that shortens the life of cheaper chisels. The chrome vanadium steel blade takes and holds an edge well, and the bevel grind allows precise paring control when cleaning up a recess to final depth.

The FatMax handle has a bi-material construction that balances comfort against durability. The softer grip zone reduces vibration transfer during striking, while the rigid core keeps the handle aligned with the blade for accurate cuts. The handle shape accommodates both overhand mallet work and low-angle paring by hand.

The 15mm width is close enough to 14mm to serve as a general-purpose chisel but gives fractionally more coverage per pass when clearing waste from wider recesses. For joiners who prefer metric sizing, this is the natural choice for standard hinge work.

Key Specifications: Width: 15mm (9/16in). Blade Length: 130mm. Construction: Thru Tang. Blade Material: Chrome vanadium steel. Handle: Bi-material with strike cap. Model: 0-16-256. Weight: 0.242kg. Dimensions: 310 x 33 x 50mm.