Wood carving chisel set Kirschen 3162000, 24 pcs

A wood carving chisel set with 24 pieces, Kirschen 3162000 covers eight blade forms in widths from 1 mm to 20 mm. The narrowest tool is a 1 mm profile, the widest reaches 20 mm. Blade hardness is 61 HRC. Handles are hornbeam, machined to an octagonal section.

The assortment suits professional carvers and artistic joinery workshops. Fine detail lines and broad surface cuts are both covered by the supplied profiles. An Arkansas sharpening stone set, order code 3704000, is included for edge maintenance. Storage and transport use a microfibre pouch that shields the cutting edges from knocks. Manufactured in Germany.

Wood carving chisel set Kirschen 3162000: build and materials

Octagonal hornbeam handles

Each handle is turned from hornbeam, a dense hardwood that takes repeated mallet contact. The octagonal section gives the fingers defined flats, so the tool stays where it is set during a cut. The same shape keeps the chisel from rolling off a bench top. Surfaces are machined smooth, without splinters or sharp arrises, which helps during long carving sessions.

• Handle material: hornbeam, octagonal form
• Smooth machined surface, no sharp edges
• Anti-roll geometry on flat work surfaces
• Flats act as finger reference points for controlled pressure
• Hardwood body suited to mallet work

Defined flats make it easier to gauge blade orientation without looking at the edge. That matters on small details and tight curves, where the cutting angle changes often. Handle length and section stay consistent across the 24 tools, so switching profiles does not change the grip feel. Tools can be laid out in the pouch and picked up in sequence during shaping.

Blade forms and cutting widths

The set gathers eight blade forms: 3101 straight, 3102 skew, plus 3103, 3105, 3108, 3110, 3139 and 3147 profiles. Widths run from 1 mm up to 20 mm. Narrow gouges and veiners handle hair lines, lettering and undercuts. Wider straight and sweep profiles clear waste and level broad faces. Blades are hardened to 61 HRC for edge retention in hardwood.

• 3101: 2, 6, 10, 16, 20 mm
• 3102: 6, 12 mm
• 3103: 8, 12 mm
• 3105: 6, 10, 16, 20 mm
• 3108: 2, 6, 10, 16 mm
• 3110: 2, 4, 6, 10 mm
• 3139: 4, 8 mm
• 3147: 1 mm

At 61 HRC the edge resists rounding over longer than a softer blade. When an edge dulls, the supplied Arkansas stones restore the bevel without removing much steel. Keeping several widths of the same sweep lets a carver step down in size as the form develops. That reduces tear-out on end grain and on figured timber.

Common applications

Typical work includes artistic wood carving, figures, statues and relief panels. Carvers also use the set for picture frames, ornament on handcrafted furniture and restoration of carved details. Soft timbers such as lime and harder species are both within scope, since the blade forms cover fine lines through to wide curved surfaces. Vocational training workshops for artistic joinery use complete sets like this one, where every student needs the same range of profiles.

Catalog technical data

The catalog entry lists the following facts for this set.

• Quantity: 24 chisels
• Handle: hornbeam, octagonal form
• Blade hardness: 61 HRC
• Blade widths: 1 mm to 20 mm across eight forms
• Included accessory: Arkansas sharpening stone set 3704000
• Packaging: microfibre pouch

Care and sharpening

After use, wipe chips and dust from each blade and return it to the pouch. Store the pouch in a dry place to limit moisture contact. When an edge stops cutting cleanly, hone the bevel on the Arkansas stones supplied with the set. Avoid prolonged contact with water. Use a carving mallet rather than a heavy steel hammer, which can split the wooden handle.