Traditionally hand forged by Henry Taylor UK from premium German steel for durability and sharpness. Easy to sharpen with #3000 mesh whet stone. Set in round octagonal wood handle with a wide shoulder flange to prevent tool from being driven and breaking from mallet strikes.
Straight gouge sweep 5, 3/4″ blade width/20mm used for concave or convex shape carving from rough shaping to refine finishing. Tool maintenance by honing on a leather strop dressed with diamond paste micron 1 and finer. Store dry and lightly oiled with paraffin oil.
