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Wood carving chisel Kirschen 31750 straight No.5

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Imported from: Germany

Origin: Made in Germany

The Kirschen 31750 wood carving chisel features a straight No.5 blade ground at 17°, ideal for crisp lines and deep contours in ornamental woodwork. Its 61 HRC steel edge maintains sharpness through extended hardwood carving. The octagonal hornbeam handle prevents rolling and offers tactile blade orientation, while the 255 mm length ensures precise control.

SKU: 31750-

10 variants

€83.75 - €115.23

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Description

The Kirschen 31750 wood carving chisel series uses a straight No.5 blade. It is ground at 17°. This makes it ideal for detailed relief carving. Every cut must be clean and precise. The blade is hardened to 61 HRC, ensuring the edge remains sharp through long carving sessions before needing a touch-up. The 17° bevel provides a balance between sharpness and edge durability, allowing the tool to perform well on both softwood and hardwood.

The octagonal hornbeam handle serves two purposes: it prevents the chisel from rolling off the bench and allows the carver to sense blade orientation by touch. The flats provide a secure grip for hand pressure or light mallet work. The tool measures 255 mm in total length and 25 mm in height. The Kirschen 31750 family includes ten blade widths from 2 mm to 20 mm, enabling carvers to select the right size for their pattern.

Wood carving chisel Kirschen 31750: blade and handle detail

Blade geometry and steel

The straight No.5 profile is a standard choice for figure and ornamental carving, capable of making deep cuts and defining sharp outlines. With a hardness of 61 HRC, the edge resists deformation even when working with dense grain. The long intervals between regrinding are especially useful for repetitive motifs where many identical cuts are required.

Blade form: straight, sweep No.5
Bevel angle: 17°
Blade hardness: 61 HRC
Total length: 255 mm
Height: 25 mm
Ten blade widths in the family, 2 mm to 20 mm

Narrow blades are suited for fine ornamentation and tight interior corners, while wider blades are designed for faster material removal and shaping broad surfaces. The consistent 17° bevel across all sizes ensures uniform cutting behavior when switching between widths. Maintain this angle during sharpening to preserve performance.

Handle and control

The handle is made from dense, close-grained white hornbeam. Its octagonal shape prevents rolling and provides tactile feedback for blade orientation. Carvers can rotate the chisel precisely by counting the flats. The handle is also robust enough to withstand repeated mallet strikes during heavy relief work.

Handle material: hornbeam
Handle shape: octagonal, anti-roll
Suited to hand pressure and light mallet work
Blade orientation can be judged by touch
Made in Germany

Control is especially important on curved or sloped surfaces where grain direction changes. The flats offer a reliable reference, keeping the bevel properly seated. Choose a blade width that matches the radius of the detail rather than forcing a wide blade into a tight curve.

Common applications

The straight No.5 blade excels at cutting sharp outlines, deep grooves, and cleaning interior corners in ornamental work. Blades from 2 mm to 6 mm suit fine details. These include leaves, petals, and small lettering. Widths from 12 mm to 20 mm suit broad lines. They also work for rough shaping. Typical uses include furniture ornamentation, architectural carving, sign making, model building, and joinery apprentice training.

Care and sharpening

After each use, wipe wood dust from the blade and store the chisel in a dry place. When the edge dulls, sharpen with an Arkansas or fine natural stone, maintaining the original 17° bevel. Avoid heavy grinding, which can alter the angle and reduce tool life. Regular light honing keeps the chisel performing consistently between jobs.

Specifications

Blade form: straight, sweep No.5
Bevel angle: 17°
Blade hardness: 61 HRC
Total length: 255 mm
Height: 25 mm
Handle material: hornbeam
Handle shape: octagonal, anti-roll
Number of blade widths in the family: 10
Use: detail wood carving, hand pressure or light mallet work

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	SKU Code	Price (EUR)	Weight	Width
⋮⋮	3175002	€83.75	63 g	2 mm
⋮⋮	3175004	€83.75	64 g	4 mm
⋮⋮	3175006	€83.75	71 g	6 mm
⋮⋮	3175008	€83.75	78 g	8 mm
⋮⋮	3175010	€83.75	84 g	10 mm
⋮⋮	3175012	€90.09	98 g	12 mm
⋮⋮	3175014	€90.09	98 g	14 mm
⋮⋮	3175016	€106.82	91 g	16 mm
⋮⋮	3175018	€108.96	117 g	18 mm
⋮⋮	3175020	€115.23	110 g	20 mm