Designed for precise V-groove carving in both hardwood and softwood, this 12 mm chisel features a 90° V profile and a 17° bevel angle for efficient cutting with minimal resistance. The blade is hardened to 61 HRC for long-lasting sharpness. Its 240 mm white oak handle ensures comfortable grip and even pressure transfer. Weighing just 71 g, it offers excellent control for detailed carving tasks.
This wood carving chisel from the Kirschen Bildhauerbeitel series is engineered to cut precise 90° V-grooves with its 12 mm blade. The cutting edge is hardened to 61 HRC and ground at a 17° bevel, allowing it to slice cleanly through both hardwood and softwood. Carvers use this tool for lettering, decorative lines, and sharp angular details. Its geometry ensures grooves with two even flanks and a crisp bottom line.

The blade is fitted into a 240 mm white oak handle, which naturally dampens vibration and provides a steady grip during extended carving sessions. With a total weight of 71 g, the chisel offers enough mass for control without feeling cumbersome. The 25 mm body height supports the blade when using a mallet. Kirschen, also known as Two Cherries, has been manufacturing hand tools in Germany for over 200 years, finishing each chisel with traditional craftsmanship.
The blade is heat-treated to 61 HRC, maintaining a sharp edge even when working with dense woods like oak or beech. The 17° bevel angle creates a fine cutting edge, reducing the force needed per cut and keeping edge wear moderate. The 12 mm width is ideal for medium-sized grooves, suitable for both small decorative work and larger relief lines.
The symmetrical 90° profile allows cutting two flanks of equal depth in a single pass. This makes it practical for straight incised lines and chamfered borders. It also suits clean transitions between carved surfaces. The fixed angle ensures consistent grooves across a workpiece. Resharpening is straightforward, following the original 17° bevel to restore factory geometry using a stone or honing guide.
The 240 mm white oak handle provides a long gripping surface for two-handed guidance or palm pressure. Its smooth finish minimizes hand fatigue during prolonged use. At 71 g, the tool remains responsive between cuts while offering enough inertia for controlled paring. The blade-to-handle joint is robust enough for mallet work.
The natural hardwood handle absorbs some impact energy, providing comfortable feedback during repetitive strikes. Its straight shape allows the carver to roll the tool slightly to follow curved lines. For storage, keep the edge protected and the handle dry to maintain the wood's dimensional stability in workshop conditions.
This chisel is commonly used for decorative carving, hand lettering, and V-shaped border lines on both hardwood and softwood. Furniture makers use it for cutting grooves on panels, frames, and turned parts. Sculptors rely on the 90° profile for sharp internal corners and separating carved planes. Restorers use it to match lines when replacing damaged ornamentation. Model makers and instrument builders use the 12 mm width for defined channels and preparing inlays.
Kirschen manufactures this chisel in Germany under article 3148012, listed in the Bildhauerbeitel group as a straight V-parting tool with an inner bevel. Catalog specifications include a 12 mm blade width, 90° V angle, 17° bevel, 61 HRC hardness, 240 mm total length, 25 mm body height, and 71 g weight. The handle is made of white oak.










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