Gouge #9 profile, unpolished woodcarving chisel STRYI Standart

The Semicircular Relief Carving Gouge is a specialized wood carving tool designed to bring depth and intricacy to relief carving projects. Crafted with precision and featuring a unique half-round blade, this gouge is a valuable asset for skilled woodcarvers seeking to add dimension and artistic flair to their creations.

The Half-Round Relief Carving Gouge finds versatile applications in various relief carving techniques, including:

1. Curved Elements: Use the half-round gouge to shape and carve rounded elements such as scrolls, waves, and foliage, infusing your relief carvings with organic and flowing lines.

2. Hollowing and Recesses: The half-round blade excels at carving shallow hollows and recessed areas in your relief carvings, creating depth and shadows that enhance the overall visual appeal.

3. Enhancing Texture: Employ the gouge to add texture and dimension to surfaces, allowing you to replicate natural textures like bark, feathers, or fur, enriching the realism of your relief carvings.

4. Ornamental Details: The half-round gouge is ideal for creating intricate ornamentation, rosettes, and other decorative elements, elevating the artistic complexity of your relief carvings.

5. Emphasizing Details: Use the gouge to emphasize fine details and bring attention to specific areas of your relief carvings, drawing the viewer's eye to focal points within your artwork.

• High-quality carbon steel W1-7;
• 2mm metal thickness;
• 60-62 HRC (Rockwell);
• oak wood handle finished with linseed oil;
• for both soft and hard wood;
• 220mm total tool size;
• made in Europe, Ukraine;
• directly from manufacturer without intermediaries.

Whether you are a seasoned woodcarver or a budding artisan, the  Carving Gouge STRYI will be your invaluable tool for expressing creativity and achieving stunning relief carvings. Embrace the versatility of this gouge and explore a world of possibilities to breathe life and character into your woodcarving masterpieces.