Q: What is a #5 sweep gouge used for?
The Hirsch large #5 bent gouge excels at smoothing out cuts left by a more aggressive gouge, and its gradual curve suits deep concavities like the inside of a hand-carved bowl.
61U2540 - Hirsch Large #5 Bent Gouge
Produced by one of Germany’s oldest tool-making firms, this professional-quality gouge is the style traditionally favored by European carvers.
Essential tools for a variety of woodworkers, large shallow-sweep gouges are ideal for roughing out sculptures and saddling chair seats. This #5 gouge is especially useful for smoothing out cuts from a more aggressive gouge, and has a gradual curve along its length that makes it suitable for working in deep concavities like the inside of a hand-carved bowl.
The natural-finish hornbeam handle has excellent impact resistance, and its octagonal shape gives a secure grip. The fully polished 40mm (1 9/16") wide blade is hand forged from high-carbon steel, hardened to Rc61 for durability, and requires only final stropping. Overall length is 250mm (just under 9 7/8").
The Hirsch large #5 bent gouge excels at smoothing out cuts left by a more aggressive gouge, and its gradual curve suits deep concavities like the inside of a hand-carved bowl.
No, the blade only needs final stropping since it's already hand forged, hardened to Rc61 and fully polished at the factory.
It's made from hornbeam, a dense hardwood chosen for its resistance to splitting under repeated impact, shaped into an octagon for a secure grip.
The #5 has a shallower sweep suited to smoothing cuts and working gentle concavities, while the #7 carries a more aggressive curve built for removing material quickly during roughing. Choose the #5 if you're refining a surface, or the #7 if you're still hogging out bulk material.
| Materials | High-carbon steel (Rc61); hardwood handle |
| Dimensions | 250mm (~9 7/8") overall length; 40mm (1 9/16") blade width |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Includes | Bent gouge |
| Color/Finish | Light wood (hornbeam handle) |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Hirsch Large #5 Bent Gouge
Produced by one of Germany’s oldest tool-making firms, this professional-quality gouge is the style traditionally favored by European carvers.
Essential tools for a variety of woodworkers, large shallow-sweep gouges are ideal for roughing out sculptures and saddling chair seats. This #5 gouge is especially useful for smoothing out cuts from a more aggressive gouge, and has a gradual curve along its length that makes it suitable for working in deep concavities like the inside of a hand-carved bowl.
The natural-finish hornbeam handle has excellent impact resistance, and its octagonal shape gives a secure grip. The fully polished 40mm (1 9/16") wide blade is hand forged from high-carbon steel, hardened to Rc61 for durability, and requires only final stropping. Overall length is 250mm (just under 9 7/8").
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