If you end up going with quartz for your stepped edge countertop, there are some other considerations for quartz to keep in ...

Axe: A chopping or cutting tool where a stone blade is attached to a (typically wooden/bone) handle with edge parallel to the handle. Bevelled edge: An edge that is slanted. Biface: A flaked stone ...

The yellow chisels are known as mortise chisels. A bevel edge chisel is for more general purposes, while a mortise chisel is specialised for deep, forceful cuts. Clearly marking out the material ...