Kirschen Launches Skate-Deck-Headed Chisels

Wilhelm Schmitt, better known as Kirschen, has released a new set of chisels with skate deck heads. The four-piece set, including a cassette and a tote bag, costs about 210 €.

Design and Materials

The chisels feature heads made from laminated skate decks, typically maple, that are prized by skateboarders. The decks are often fully coloured, a practice common in the skating community. When the head is cut at an angle, the coloured layers show through, creating a striking visual effect. The blades themselves are made from high-carbon tool steel, forged and hardened in Remscheid, and they lack a steel ring at the free end. Users are advised to strike them only with a wooden hammer.

The design allows the user to distinguish individual chisels by the width of the head, even after repeated use. The set includes four widths: 10, 16, 20 and 26 mm.

Special Edition and Pricing

Kirschen calls the collection the “WINAC” Special Edition, standing for “Woodworking is not a crime.” The full set, which comes with a cassette and a tote bag, is priced at roughly 210 €. Individual chisels are also available for purchase.

The company’s website, www.kirschen.de, offers further details. The product was reviewed by the magazine’s editorial team, who returned the tools to the manufacturer after testing.

Availability and Usage

The chisels are marketed as a novelty that blends the worlds of skateboarding and woodworking. They are intended for use in hand-tool work, and the absence of a steel ring means they should be struck with a wooden hammer to avoid damage. The high-carbon steel construction ensures durability, while the skate deck heads provide a unique aesthetic.

The product line is part of Kirschen’s broader philosophy that “Woodworking is not a crime,” echoing the skateboarding slogan “Skateboarding is not a crime.” The company’s focus remains on construction quality rather than styling.

The tools were supplied on loan to the magazine’s reviewers, who tested them before returning them to the manufacturer. No further details about distribution or retail partners were provided in the source. The article was published in the “New for the Workshop” section of issue 130 of HolzWerken.