#5-8mm Wood Carving Gouge - Medium Curve for General Carving | Schaaf Tools

Professional 8mm sweep #5 gouge with moderate curve. The most versatile carving gouge for roughing out, shaping curves, and removing waste wood efficiently in all typesof wood carving projects. The Schaaf Tools 8mm Sweep #5 Gouge is often considered the "workhorse" of wood carving — and for good reason. This medium-curved gouge handles an incredible range of carving tasks, from initial roughing out to refined shaping work. If you could only have one gouge in your toolkit, many professional carvers would choose a #5 sweep. The moderate curvature removes wood quickly without the aggressive bite of deeper gouges, giving you excellent control over your cuts. The 8mm (approximately 5/16") width is ideal for general-purpose work — narrow enough for detailed shaping, yet wide enough to cover ground efficiently when removing waste wood. Crafted from alloy chromium-vanadium steel hardened to Rockwell C60, this gouge holds a keen edge through demanding projects. The curved profile allows you to