Wood chisel set Kirschen 1131002, 61 HRC 8 pieces

The wood chisel set Kirschen 1131002 brings together eight bevel-edge chisels in one leather roll. Blade widths run 4, 6, 10, 12, 16, 20, 26 and 30 mm. Each blade is hardened to 61 HRC and ground at 25°. The set follows DIN 5139, so blade shape and dimensions stay consistent across every size.

Cutting edges arrive mirror-polished and ready for work straight out of the roll. White hornbeam handles give a firm grip during long sessions at the bench. The wood takes mallet blows without splitting. The supplied leather roll has 12 separate pockets, which holds all eight chisels and leaves room for extra tools. Rolled up, it travels easily between a fixed workshop and an installation site. The size range suits fine paring as well as rough waste removal in hardwood.

Technical features of the wood chisel set Kirschen 1131002

Every chisel in this set is made entirely by hand. Heat treatment brings the blade to 61 HRC, a level that holds an edge in dense timber. The 25° grinding angle balances clean paring against heavier chopping. Bevelled sides let the blade reach into dovetails and tight corners. DIN 5139 governs the blade geometry across the whole range.

• 8 chisels: 4, 6, 10, 12, 16, 20, 26 and 30 mm
• Blade hardness 61 HRC
• Grinding angle 25°
• Manufactured to DIN 5139
• Bevel-edge, mirror-polished blades

Blade and handle construction

Blades are forged by hand and then heat treated to reach 61 HRC. The polished face reduces friction as the edge enters the fibres. Bevelled flanks keep the tool clear of the joint walls when cleaning mortises. White hornbeam handles resist cracking and transmit mallet force to the blade. The shape stays comfortable in the palm during extended paring work.

• Hand-forged blade, hardened to 61 HRC
• Bevelled edges for access to corners and dovetails
• Mirror-polished blade face
• White hornbeam handle
• Uniform geometry across all eight widths per DIN 5139

Consistent hardness and grind mean the chisels behave the same way regardless of width. That predictability matters when a single joint calls for several sizes in sequence. Sharpening remains straightforward because the factory bevel is already set at 25°. Users can maintain the edge on a stone without reshaping the primary bevel.

Leather roll and storage

The roll is made of leather and carries 12 individual pockets. Eight of them hold the chisels, leaving four free for marking knives or small accessories. Each pocket separates the blades, so edges do not knock against each other in transit. The roll folds flat and takes little space in a tool bag or drawer.

• Leather roll bag with 12 pockets
• Individual pockets keep edges apart
• Spare capacity for additional hand tools
• Rolls up compactly for transport

Clear pocket order lets the user pick the right width without unpacking the whole set. Keeping the chisels rolled also keeps the bench clear and reduces the risk of losing a tool on site.

Common applications

Carpenters, furniture workshops and interior fit-out crews use this range daily. Narrow 4 and 6 mm blades clean out dovetail sockets and small grooves. Mid sizes handle mortise work and hinge recesses. The 26 and 30 mm blades pare wide shoulders and remove waste quickly. Technical schools and woodworking training centres also use the set, since the eight widths cover most bench exercises in one package.

Other Kirschen chisel sets in a leather roll

Kirschen supplies the same chisel pattern in rolls of different sizes. Model 1151002 holds 4 chisels of 10, 16, 20 and 26 mm. Model 1171002 holds 6 chisels from 6 to 26 mm. Model 1131002 holds 8 chisels from 4 to 30 mm. Model 1191002 holds 12 chisels from 2 to 50 mm.