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Wood carving chisel Kirschen 31160 curved gouge cut 7

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Imported from: Germany

Origin: Made in Germany

The Kirschen Serie 3116 wood carving chisels feature a cut 7 curved gouge profile. They are available in sixteen blade widths from 2 mm to 40 mm. Each chisel is equipped with an octagonal hornbeam handle that prevents rolling and provides a secure grip, even under mallet use. Blades are hand-forged, sharpened, and ready for carving hollows, flutes, and flowing curves in hardwood or softwood.

SKU: 31160-

16 variants

€83.72 - €220.10

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Description

The Kirschen Serie 3116 wood carving chisels feature a curved gouge blade with a cut 7 sweep. Sixteen blade widths are available, ranging from 2 mm to 40 mm. Narrow blades are ideal for fine detail work, while wider blades efficiently remove material from deep hollows. Each blade is hand-forged and delivered sharpened, ready for immediate use.

The handle is crafted from hornbeam and shaped octagonally. The flat facets prevent the chisel from rolling off the bench and allow the user to feel the orientation of the cutting edge. Overall tool length ranges from 230 mm to 280 mm, making it suitable for both hand pressure and light mallet work. These gouges are used by carvers, model makers, and furniture restorers for creating flutes, scooped surfaces, and flowing curves in both hardwood and softwood.

Wood carving chisel Kirschen 31160: blade, sweep and handle

Curved gouge blade with cut 7 sweep

The cut 7 sweep provides a relatively deep curve across the cutting edge. The blade is bent along its length, enabling it to reach into hollows that straight gouges cannot access. This design is ideal for scooping, rounding, and shaping concave surfaces. As the blades are hand-forged, the sweep number serves as a reference rather than a strict specification.

Blade profile: curved gouge, sweep cut 7
Bent blade body for access inside hollows
Hand-forged steel blade, sharpened before delivery
Serie 3116 within the carving chisel programme
Blades also supplied without handle on request

Since the edge is pre-sharpened, initial maintenance typically involves honing the bevel on a strop rather than full grinding. Maintain the inside of the sweep with a slip stone to keep a clean edge. Cutting with the grain minimizes tear-out in softwood, while hardwood is best worked with shallow, controlled mallet-driven cuts.

Octagonal hornbeam handle

The handle is made from dense, close-grained hornbeam. Its octagonal shape provides eight flats for a secure grip and prevents rolling on sloped surfaces. The flats also help maintain consistent grip orientation, allowing the user to judge the edge position by feel.

Handle material: hornbeam
Handle shape: octagonal, anti-roll
Total tool length between 230 mm and 280 mm
Suited to hand pressure and wooden mallet work

Hornbeam handles absorb mallet blows better than softer woods and develop character with use. Keep the handle clean and dry between sessions. If the surface becomes dry, a light oil finish restores grip without making it slippery. Store chisels in a roll or rack to prevent sharpened edges from contacting each other.

Common applications

These chisels are primarily used for sculptural carving, including figures, reliefs, and ornamental panels. Restorers use the narrow sizes to repair damaged moldings and decorative details on antique furniture. Instrument and model makers use medium sizes for hollowing and shaping curved surfaces. The widest gouges are ideal for rapid waste removal when roughing out blanks. They are also suitable for pattern work, sign carving, and hand-built furniture joinery where a deep sweep is required.

Catalog reference notes

The 2026 catalog page lists Serie 3116 as the curved gouge in the cut 7 group, alongside the flat gouge, flat spoon bent gouge, and flat back bent gouge series. Published dimensions and weights may vary slightly. Sweep numbers are approximate due to the hand-forged nature of the blades.

Specifications

Tool type: carving chisel, curved gouge (Serie 3116)
Blade sweep: cut 7
Blade form: curved along its length for access into hollows
Blade production: hand-forged, sharpened before delivery
Handle material: hornbeam
Handle shape: octagonal, anti-roll facets
Blades also available without handle
Catalog note: stated dimensions and weights may vary slightly; sweep figures not binding due to hand-forging

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	SKU Code	Price (EUR)	Dimensions	Weight	Width
⋮⋮	3116002	€83.72	230 x 20 x 20 mm	59g	2 mm
⋮⋮	3116003	€83.72	230 x 20 x 20 mm	61g	3 mm
⋮⋮	3116004	€83.72	230 x 20 x 20 mm	66g	4 mm
⋮⋮	3116006	€83.72	230 x 20 x 20 mm	73g	6 mm
⋮⋮	3116008	€83.72	230 x 20 x 20 mm	77g	8 mm
⋮⋮	3116010	€83.72	230 x 20 x 20 mm	91g	10 mm
⋮⋮	3116012	€90.06	240 x 25 x 25 mm	105g	12 mm
⋮⋮	3116014	€90.06	245 x 25 x 25 mm	125g	14 mm
⋮⋮	3116016	€102.63	245 x 25 x 25 mm	140g	16 mm
⋮⋮	3116018	€102.63	255 x 25 x 25 mm	144g	18 mm
⋮⋮	3116020	€131.95	255 x 25 x 25 mm	147g	20 mm
⋮⋮	3116022	€142.51	260 x 25 x 25 mm	142g	22 mm
⋮⋮	3116025	€146.67	270 x 30 x 30 mm	174g	25 mm
⋮⋮	3116030	€163.43	275 x 30 x 30 mm	216g	30 mm
⋮⋮	3116035	€184.44	280 x 30 x 30 mm	250g	35 mm
⋮⋮	3116040	€220.10	280 x 30 x 30 mm	290g	40 mm