#8-4mm Wood Carving Gouge - Narrow Deep Curve for Fine Detail | Schaaf Tools

Narrow width and deep sweep make it perfect for detailed grooves, small concave shapes, and adding fine textural elements to your carvings.   The Schaaf Tools 4mm Sweep #8 Gouge combines a narrow width with a deep curve, creating a precision tool for detailed carving work. This gouge is your go-to when you need to create small, pronounced concave shapes or add fine grooves that require more depth than a veiner but must fit in tight spaces. At just 4mm (approximately 5/32") wide, this is your detail gouge for smaller carved elements. The #8 sweep provides substantial depth — nearly U-shaped — allowing you to remove wood efficiently despite the narrow width. This combination makes it ideal for carving small flowers, adding texture to miniature elements, or creating narrow channels and decorative grooves. Forged from alloy chromium-vanadium steel and hardened to Rockwell C60, this gouge maintains a sharp edge through precise, detailed work. The narrow profile requires careful control, whi