Wood carving knife set Kirschen 3307000, 3 pieces

The wood carving knife set Kirschen 3307000 brings together three carving knives in one rolled leather pouch. Each blade is forged from high-carbon tool steel. Hardening takes place in molten salt, which brings the cutting edge to 61 HRC. The bevel is ground at 17 degrees, so the edge enters softwood with light pressure. Cuts stay clean and tear-out remains limited on fine detail work.

Handles are turned from white beech and finished with a light wax coat. The round section sits evenly in the palm during pull and push strokes. The wax surface adds grip without feeling slick. All three knives are made and finished in Remscheid, a traditional German centre for edge tool production. The complete roll measures 230 x 80 x 40 mm and weighs 220 g, so it travels easily between workshop, outdoor site and joinery classroom.

What the wood carving knife set includes

The three blades differ in shape, which covers the usual sequence of carving cuts. One knife opens grooves, one trims corners and angled lines, and one cuts outlines and small flats. Working through the set means fewer tool changes during a single figure or panel. The pouch keeps each blade separated and protected between sessions.

• Model 3353000: double-edged blade, curved on both faces, for grooves and soft notches
• Model 3356000: narrow bevelled blade, for corner trimming and angled cuts
• Model 3358000: straight blade, for outlines, small flat surfaces and fine detail lines
• Three knives supplied in a rolled leather pouch

Blade steel and hardening

Blade stock is high-carbon tool steel, forged and then hardened in a molten salt bath. This route gives a consistent hardness of 61 HRC through the cutting zone. The 17 degree grinding angle keeps slicing resistance low in softwood. Edge retention is long enough for extended carving sessions, and the blades can be re-sharpened many times on a fine-grit stone.

• Blade material: high-carbon tool steel
• Hardening method: molten salt bath
• Hardness: 61 HRC
• Grinding angle: 17 degrees
• Re-sharpening: fine-grit sharpening stone

A thin film of oil on the steel helps limit natural oxidation during long storage. Wipe the blades after use, especially when carving resinous or damp stock. Keep the edge off metal surfaces so the fine bevel is not bruised. Stored in its pouch, the set stays ready for the next detail job.

Handles and leather pouch

Each handle is turned from white beech with an even round profile. The waxed surface gives a natural feel and steady grip during controlled cuts. The shape supports both a pull stroke toward the body and a push stroke away from it. The leather roll holds every knife in its own slot, which prevents blade contact and keeps the set compact in a tool bag.

• Handle material: white beech, turned round
• Handle finish: light wax coat
• Storage: rolled leather pouch with separate slots
• Total dimensions: 230 x 80 x 40 mm
• Weight: 220 g

The compact roll suits craftspeople who move between benches. It also works for training use, where several knife shapes must stay accounted for. Because the handles are wood, they can be cleaned dry and re-waxed when the surface dulls. The pouch protects the edges during transport and shortens set-up time at the bench.

Common applications

Use the set for detail trimming on softwood figures, panels and relief work. The curved blade shapes grooves and rounded transitions. The bevelled blade trims corners and cuts angled lines. The straight blade cuts outlines, small flats and fine engraved detail. Craft workshops, model makers and hobby carvers can all work with the same three shapes. Beginners learning basic strokes also benefit from the low grinding angle, which reduces the force needed per cut.

Catalog data

Catalog reference: carving knife set in a leather pouch with white beech handles. Contents: three knives, models 3353000, 3356000 and 3358000. Blade steel hardened in molten salt to 61 HRC, ground at 17 degrees. Pack size 230 x 80 x 40 mm, weight 220 g. Manufactured in Remscheid, Germany.