{"product_id":"hollenback-3-carver-helmut-zepf-28-130-00","title":"Hollenback #3 Carver (Carving Instrument), Double-Ended, Stainless Steel | Helmut Zepf No. 28.130.00","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHollenback #3 carver dental instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e from Helmut Zepf brings the most widely recognized carving pattern in restorative dentistry to German manufacturing standards. Catalogued as a Carving Instrument in the ZEPF modeling program, the double-ended #3 configuration is the classic choice for shaping occlusal and proximal anatomy in amalgam, composite, and wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Hollenback #3 pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two offset, angled carving blades in the universally recognized #3 configuration — the reference pattern clinicians and technicians reach for when re-establishing anatomy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-ended design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opposing blade orientations on a single handle allow access to mesial and distal surfaces without changing instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestorative and laboratory use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to carving amalgam and composite chairside as well as wax modeling in crown and denture work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corrosion-resistant, dimensionally stable, and fully compatible with standard autoclave sterilization cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Germany:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured by Helmut Zepf GmbH in Seitingen-Oberflacht to the exacting standards the company has maintained since 1921.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClinical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003eHollenback #3 carver dental instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tool is used to carve occlusal anatomy, refine marginal ridges, and remove excess restorative material before setting. The acute blade angles reach interproximal areas that bulkier carvers cannot, and the same geometry makes it a staple wax carver on the laboratory bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelmut Zepf No. 28.130.00 pairs the American-pattern blade form with German steel and finishing. For practices standardizing on ZEPF instrumentation, this \u003cstrong\u003eHollenback #3 carver dental instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the carving station alongside the ZEPF composite filling and axial instrument lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e1-Year Warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Helmut Zepf instrument is covered by a \u003cstrong\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e60-Day Returns — Any Reason, Even If Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut this instrument to work in your practice. If it is not right for you, return it within 60 days of delivery for a \u003cstrong\u003efull refund — for any reason, even if it has been used\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/MadeInGermanySmall.png?v=1775134964\" alt=\"Dental Instruments, Tools, Burs, Diamonds and Polishers Made In Germany\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Hollenback #3 carver used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Carving and contouring amalgam and composite restorations — particularly occlusal anatomy and marginal ridges — and wax carving in laboratory crown and denture work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this instrument double-ended?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It carries two offset angled blades in the classic Hollenback #3 configuration, one at each end of the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Hollenback carver autoclavable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The stainless steel construction is compatible with standard autoclave sterilization protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Zepf 28.130.00 compare with other brands’ Hollenback 3?\u003c\/strong\u003e It follows the same #3 blade pattern referenced by Hu-Friedy CVHL3, PDT R285, and Nordent RCAH3 — same clinical pattern, German manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/restorative-instrument-comparison-chart\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eCompare With\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eHollenback 3 – Base Designation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eHu-Friedy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eCVHL3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eAmerican Eagle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eAECAH3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePDT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eR285\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eNordent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eRCAH3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eA. Titan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eHollenback 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eBase pattern designations shown. Same clinical pattern, not identical manufacture — see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/restorative-instrument-comparison-chart\"\u003eRestorative Instrument Comparison Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer literature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zepf-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PDF\/katalog\/HZ_Dental_Catalog.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eZEPF Dental Catalog (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e — more in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/helmut-zepf-restorative-instrument-library\"\u003eRestorative Instrument Library\u003c\/a\u003e. Cross-brand instrument codes: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/restorative-instrument-comparison-chart\"\u003eRestorative Instrument Comparison Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helmut Zepf GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59760138944798,"sku":"28.130.00","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/deutschedt.com\/products\/hollenback-3-carver-helmut-zepf-28-130-00","provider":"Deutsche Dental Technologien","version":"1.0","type":"link"}