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Wood carving chisel Kirschen 31130 flat curved blade

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Imported from: Germany

Origin: Made in Germany

Hand-forged flat curved blades in cut 4 handle paring, grooving and smoothing on soft or hard wood. Serie 3113 from Kirschen covers blade widths from 2 mm up to 40 mm. Full dimensions run from 230x20x20 mm to 280x30x30 mm, with weights between 59 g and 247 g. The octagonal hornbeam handle keeps the cutting angle steady under mallet blows.

SKU: 31130-

16 variants

€83.97 - €220.76

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Description

A wood carving chisel with a flat curved blade in the cut 4 profile forms the core of the Kirschen Serie 3113 range. The blade follows a gentle sweep, so it clears concave surfaces and shallow grooves that a straight chisel cannot reach. Each blade is hand-forged, then ground to a working edge. The octagonal hornbeam handle sits flat in the hand and stops the tool rolling on the bench.

The series spans sixteen blade widths, from 2 mm for fine detail up to 40 mm for broad waste removal. Total length grows with the width, from 230 mm on the smallest sizes to 280 mm on the largest. Weight follows the same pattern, between 59 g and 247 g. Carvers usually build a working set from several widths rather than a single tool. Blades are also available without a handle, according to the catalogue note.

Wood carving chisel Serie 3113: flat curved blade in cut 4

Cut 4 describes a shallow sweep across the cutting edge. On Serie 3113 this sweep is combined with a straight shank, so the chisel enters the work at a low angle and leaves a soft, flowing line. The geometry suits paring, modelling and the smoothing of hollow forms in both softwood and hardwood.

Blade construction

Hand forging gives each blade its bevel and sweep before grinding. Because the work is manual, the catalogue states that the cut designation is not binding and that dimensions and weights may vary slightly between pieces. The edge arrives ground and is maintained with a sharpening stone or fine abrasive paper during normal use.

Blade form: flat curved, cut 4
Hand-forged blade with ground cutting edge
Sixteen blade widths from 2 mm to 40 mm
Full dimensions from 230x20x20 mm to 280x30x30 mm
Weights from 59 g to 247 g
Blades also supplied without handle

Octagonal hornbeam handle

Hornbeam is a dense, close-grained wood that takes mallet impact without splitting quickly. The eight flats let the carver feel the orientation of the sweep without looking at the edge. That tactile reference helps keep the cutting angle constant through a long series of cuts. The flats also stop the chisel rolling off a sloped bench.

Handle material: white hornbeam
Handle shape: octagonal
Ferrule-reinforced joint between handle and tang
Suitable for hand pressure and mallet work

Choosing blade widths

Narrow widths from 2 mm to 8 mm handle lettering, hair texture and tight relief detail. Mid widths from 10 mm to 20 mm cover most modelling and furniture carving. The 22 mm to 40 mm blades remove waste faster and level broad concave areas. Heavier sizes carry thicker shanks, reflected in the 30x30 mm section of the largest models.

2-8 mm: fine detail and texture work
10-20 mm: general modelling and shaping
22-40 mm: waste removal and broad hollows

Common applications

Serie 3113 chisels are used in artistic wood sculpture, relief carving and ornamental work on furniture. Restorers reach for the curved profile when recutting damaged mouldings on antique pieces. Frame makers and architectural joiners use it for decorative grooves on columns, panels and cornices. The sweep also smooths the inside of bowls and other hollow forms where a flat chisel would leave facets.

Catalogue notes and care

The catalogue marks all dimension and weight figures as approximate values that may vary slightly, since each blade is forged by hand. Wipe chips and dust from the blade after use and store the tool dry to prevent rust. Resharpen periodically on a stone. Do not use the chisel as a lever.

Specifications

Chisel type: carving chisel, flat curved blade
Cut profile: cut 4 (Stich 4)
Blade: hand-forged, ground cutting edge
Handle material: white hornbeam
Handle shape: octagonal, ferrule-reinforced joint
Use: paring, grooving, modelling and smoothing of concave surfaces in softwood and hardwood
Driving method: hand pressure or mallet
Blades also available without handle
Catalogue note: cut designation not binding due to hand-forging; dimension and weight figures are approximate

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	SKU Code	Price (EUR)	Dimensions	Weight	Width
⋮⋮	3113002	€83.97	230 x 20 x 20 mm	59g	2 mm
⋮⋮	3113003	€83.97	230 x 20 x 20 mm	65g	3 mm
⋮⋮	3113004	€83.97	230 x 20 x 20 mm	63g	4 mm
⋮⋮	3113006	€83.97	230 x 20 x 20 mm	74g	6 mm
⋮⋮	3113008	€83.97	230 x 20 x 20 mm	74g	8 mm
⋮⋮	3113010	€83.97	230 x 20 x 20 mm	88g	10 mm
⋮⋮	3113012	€90.33	240 x 25 x 25 mm	109g	12 mm
⋮⋮	3113014	€90.33	245 x 25 x 25 mm	92g	14 mm
⋮⋮	3113016	€102.93	245 x 25 x 25 mm	118g	16 mm
⋮⋮	3113018	€102.93	255 x 25 x 25 mm	127g	18 mm
⋮⋮	3113020	€132.35	255 x 25 x 25 mm	150g	20 mm
⋮⋮	3113022	€142.94	260 x 25 x 25 mm	169g	22 mm
⋮⋮	3113025	€147.11	270 x 30 x 30 mm	192g	25 mm
⋮⋮	3113030	€163.91	275 x 30 x 30 mm	200g	30 mm
⋮⋮	3113035	€184.99	280 x 30 x 30 mm	2,447g	35 mm
⋮⋮	3113040	€220.76	280 x 30 x 30 mm	242g	40 mm