We are all so different it is interesting.
I will pretty much use whatever tool I have that works for the job.
I pull staples with Dyke's, pound nails with my linesman's and have chiseled with screwdrivers.
As for the safety of that, all 'chiseling' should be done with safety glasses regardless of the tool you use.
That said if I ruin my tools from misuse I do not blame the tool when it is clearly operator error.
I consider most hand tools to be more or less disposable. I do not get 'attached' to hand tools.
Expensive tools and / or tools that belong to others are another matter, they are treated like one of the family.
Bob
