Wood carving chisel set Kirschen 5696000 6 pieces

A wood carving chisel set with six hand-forged blades covers the cutting widths most used in relief and chip carving. The Kirschen 5696000 assortment combines three models. Three straight chisels come from model 5601 in 2, 6 and 10 mm. Two shallow sweep chisels come from model 5606 in 6 and 10 mm. A 4 mm chisel from model 5639 completes the group.

Every blade is forged from high-carbon steel and through-hardened in a molten salt bath. The cutting edges are pre-ground at 17 degrees and finished by hand. Polished surfaces receive an anti-rust coating before packing. The set is supplied in a carton with a clear window, sized 230 x 150 x 40 mm, and weighs 388 g. Construction follows DIN 5139.

Wood carving chisel set Kirschen 5696000 at a glance

The six chisels are stored together, so sizes stay sorted on the bench. Straight blades cut clean lines and flat backgrounds. Shallow sweeps remove waste and shape curved surfaces. The 4 mm size handles fine detail. Handles are turned and finished by hand from red beech, giving a firm hold during mallet work or hand pressure.

Blade construction and steel treatment

Blade bodies are forged rather than stamped, then hardened throughout in a salt bath. This treatment reaches the full blade section, not only the edge. Grinding and honing are carried out by hand, so the chisels arrive ready to cut. The polished flanks reduce friction in deeper cuts, and the protective coating limits corrosion during storage and transport.

• High-carbon steel blades, hand forged
• Through-hardened in a molten salt bath
• Bevel pre-ground at 17 degrees, hand finished
• Polished surfaces with anti-rust coating
• Manufactured to DIN 5139

Keep the bevel angle when resharpening, and work with a fine stone to restore the edge. Wipe the blades after use to remove resin and wood dust. Return each chisel to the carton or a dedicated roll so edges do not knock together. Regular light oiling protects the steel in humid workshops.

Handles and set composition

Pear-shaped red beech handles are shaped by hand and sit in the palm for controlled push cuts. The profile also suits two-hand guidance on longer sweeps. Six pieces cover a practical size ladder from 2 mm up to 10 mm, in both straight and shallow sweep forms, which keeps the set usable for both layout lines and material removal.

• Model 5601 straight chisels: 2, 6 and 10 mm
• Model 5606 shallow sweep chisels: 6 and 10 mm
• Model 5639 chisel: 4 mm
• Hand-crafted pear-shaped red beech handles
• Six pieces per set

Match the width to the cut. Narrow blades trace outlines and fine ornament, while the 10 mm sizes clear waste faster. Shallow sweeps leave a softer surface than straight edges on curved work. Test pressure and approach angle on an offcut of the same species before starting on the finished workpiece.

Common applications

Chip carving and relief carving on softwood and hardwood panels are the main uses. Woodworkers reach for these chisels when cutting decorative borders, lettering, rosettes and geometric patterns. The set also serves furniture restoration, where small recesses and mouldings need reshaping. Model makers, luthiers and joinery shops use the narrow sizes for fitting hinges and cleaning corners. Teaching workshops and carving courses use such sets because the six widths cover most beginner exercises.

Catalog data

Catalog entry: carving chisel set in a carton with red beech handles. Contents: 5601 in 2, 6 and 10 mm; 5606 in 6 and 10 mm; 5639 in 4 mm. Blades in high-carbon steel, forged, through-hardened in a molten salt bath, ground and honed by hand, polished and coated against rust. Standard: DIN 5139. Packaging: carton with clear window, 230 x 150 x 40 mm, 388 g.

Order the set when a workshop needs a sorted range of carving widths rather than single chisels. Optional individual models from the same series can be added later for missing sweeps or widths.