For the price, this thing will save your hand and knuckles. As far as the chisel part, it's just a chisel but took a decent pounding from a solid hammer. Removed bricks and mortar without much trouble, even used it to break and knock out a stripped bolt that wasn't moving. Just one of those tools everyone should keep around the house “just in case.” No matter if you're hammering out bricks or chiseling stone, there are lots of uses for that will pay for itself with how often you grab for it for the odd job here and there. May not realize you need a chisel but trust me: once you've got it around you'll wonder why you didn't have one earlier and one that will protect your mitts and paws.