The chisels being referred to as "doglegged" are actually called "swan necked". The title stems from their use, as they were first develeoped for clearing waste from the bottom of mortices.
I have Witherby chisels from 1/8th through 2", and a number of Japanese pairing chisels, and I prefer a medium length chisel with a decent length handle, and an ultra sharp blade.
Most of mine are socket handled.
The old harangue attributed to Abe Lincoln goes, " If I were given 6 hours to fell a tree, I would spend the first 4 sharpening my axe." And so it is with chisels and hand work.
