Hand-forged in Germany, this six-piece chisel set covers blade widths of 6, 10, 12, 16, 20 and 26 mm. Blades reach 61 HRC, with bevelled edges and a mirror polish to DIN 5139. The grinding angle is 25 degrees. White hornbeam handles absorb mallet blows. A 12-pocket leather roll keeps every chisel protected during transport.
The 6-piece wood chisel set Kirschen 1171002 brings together blade widths of 6, 10, 12, 16, 20 and 26 mm. That spread covers fine detail cuts as well as wider joints. Each blade is forged from tool steel and heat treated to 61 HRC. The edges are bevelled and polished to a mirror finish in line with DIN 5139. The set arrives sharpened at a 25 degree angle and ready for work.
Handles are turned from white hornbeam, a dense hardwood that resists splitting under repeated mallet strikes. Every chisel ships with a plastic blade guard. The complete set is held in a rolled leather pouch with 12 separate pockets. The roll protects cutting edges from knocks and keeps sizes in order. It folds down small enough for a tool bag, a workshop drawer or a site vehicle.
The blades are made from tool steel and hardened to 61 HRC, which supports long edge retention and slows wear. A 25 degree bevel suits general chiselling work, from cutting mortises to paring and cleaning up surfaces. Bevelled sides let the blade reach into dovetails and tight corners. The mirror polish reduces friction in the cut and leaves a smoother finished surface on the workpiece.
Bevel-edged geometry keeps the tool controllable during paring cuts along the grain. The polished flank also makes honing easier, since the back needs little preparation before the first sharpening. With a 25 degree bevel, the user can re-grind to a steeper microbevel for harder timbers. Regular honing on a waterstone or diamond plate maintains the working edge over long production runs.
Set 1171002 holds six chisels in the sizes most used in joinery and furniture work. The rolled pouch is made from genuine leather and offers 12 separate pockets. Six carry the chisels, while the remaining pockets take additional tools such as marking knives or a rule. A tie strap closes the roll, so the bundle stays compact when moved between benches.
Clear pocket separation lets the user pick the right width without unpacking the whole roll. Storing the chisels apart from each other also stops edge-on-edge contact, the usual cause of nicks in a shared toolbox. The leather flap covers the cutting ends when the roll is closed. Rolled storage takes up less bench space than a rigid case in a busy workshop.
Typical work includes chopping mortises, cleaning out grooves and paring tenon cheeks. Cabinetmakers use the narrow 6 and 10 mm blades for hinge recesses and small housings. The 20 and 26 mm widths suit wider joints and surface levelling on solid timber. The set is also used in door and window fitting, where lock and strike plate mortises must be cut on site. Model makers and restorers apply the same blades to detailed carving and repair work on furniture.
The Kirschen catalogue lists item 1171002 as a chisel set in a leather roll, six pieces, with white hornbeam handles. The blades follow DIN 5139, are bevelled and mirror polished, and reach 61 HRC at a 25 degree grinding angle.










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