Compact Short Bent Wood Carving Gouge Sweep No.8 K8a/14
Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials.
Many carvers use gouge chisels of various types of profile and blade shapes to perform figured artistic wood carving and create the most intricate and beautiful whittling projects. One of the most popular instruments for a carver is a curved chisel (a bent gouge). You can find this cutting tool in the standard tool kit of any master. This type of chisel is distinguished by specific features based on its shape.
The BeaverCraft K8a/14 wood carving bent gouge is a handy semi-round chisel for wood carving with a curved shape. Due to its blade design, its handle does not touch the wooden surface during carving. The BeaverCraft chisel of this series is designed to process soft and hardwood types without a hammer or mallet. Wood carving is done only by applying the power of your hands. This BeaverCraft K8a/14 woodworking hand gouge chisel is used to make deep cuts on workpieces, for example, when cutting bowls. With the help of this wood carving tool, you can make kuksas, bowls, or spoons of any design. It is suitable for processing wood blanks and cutting various patterns and ornaments into them. Such a carving tool will be an excellent solution for both a professional and a beginner in this type of creative activity.
Specifications:
- Blade width – 14 mm (0.55 inches)
- Total length – 192 mm (7.56 inches)
- Blade length – 80 mm (3.15 inches)
- Handle length – 115 mm (4.53 inches)