Forged gouge STRYI Profi 20 mm #3 for wood carving

Shallow Sweep Chisel #3 20mm STRYI Profi for Wood Carving

When a flat No. 1 chisel slips even slightly during background cleanup, its sharp corners bite directly into the wood, leaving a deep, unwanted furrow across your finished relief. Resetting the surface means carving away millimeters of carefully established depth. The forged STRYI Profi 20mm #3 Shallow Sweep Chisel (Art. 7100320) completely eliminates this risk: a subtle 0.5mm arc curve raises the outer corners slightly above the cutting plane, transforming the chisel into a precise mini-plane that pares away gossamer shavings without corner tracks or grain tear-out

Forged from certified U8 high-carbon tool steel with differential heat treatment to 61 HRC, the dense, forged-compacted crystalline structure holds an ultra-fine apex under rigorous hand pressure across seasoned oak, elm, or apple wood without micro-chipping. The robust 95mm (approx. 3.74 in) metal blade with a stout 3mm (approx. 0.12 in) thickness is securely locked into a 120mm (approx. 4.72 in) seasoned European oak handle reinforced with a solid copper bolster ring. Hand-honed and mirror-polished on leather to a razor-sharp finish, this tool is ready for immediate bench deployment straight out of the box

Primary Woodworking Applications

• Clean Background Flattening: Removing tool marks and ridges left by round-bottom gouges inside restrictive recesses between relief details

• Leaf & Petal Modeling: Shaping gentle, sweeping flat curves in classical bas-relief and botanical ornamentation

• Anatomical Sculpting: Forming soft, fluid transitions on eyelids, fingers, cheeks, and drapery folds in figurative art

• Undercut Edge Cleanup: Advancing cleanly right up against raised sculptural figures without bruising adjacent elements

• Joinery & Furniture Fitting: Precise paring of hinge recesses, mortise shoulders, and veneer in custom furniture projects

Technical Specifications & Key Features

• Tool Type: Shallow sweep forged radius chisel

• Cutting Edge Width: 20mm (approx. 0.39 in)

• Profile Number: No. 3 (subtle 0.5mm blade sweep)

• Metal Grade: Certified high-carbon U8 tool steel

• Cutting Edge Hardness: 61 HRC on the Rockwell scale

• Blade Thickness: Heavy-duty 3mm (approx. 0.12 in) for zero flex

• Forged Blade Length: 95mm (approx. 3.74 in)

• Oak Handle Length: 120mm (approx. 4.72 in)

• Total Tool Length: 215mm (approx. 8.46 in)

• Handle Material: Natural European oak treated with protective linseed oil

• Handle Reinforcement: Solid copper bolster ring at the neck base

• Factory Edge Prep: Professional manual sharpening and leather strop polishing with compound

• Material Compatibility: Soft basswood, alder, aspen, and dense hardwoods like oak, ash, maple, apple, beech, and hornbeam

• Warranty Service: Lifetime free maintenance and sharpening service directly from STRYI

Who Is This No. 3 Profile Created For?

• Relief & Haut-Relief Carvers: For achieving mirror-smooth planes without exhausting sandpaper cleanup phases

• Small-Scale Sculptors: For detailed micro-shaping where straight knives are too aggressive and deep gouges remove too much material

• Antique Restorers: For safely cleaning old timber around delicate decorative appliques

• Wood Carving Beginners: The subtle sweep geometry naturally prevents the corners from digging into the wood

• Cabinetmakers: For precision chamfering and cleaning fine joinery shoulders in dense timber

Recommended Companion Equipment

1. Profile Sharpening Strop with Polishing Compound: For routine maintenance of the razor edge without rounding the bevel angle

2. Wooden Mallet: For smooth, controlled impact transfer when working in seasoned oak or ash

3. Soft linden carving blanks STRYI: Knot-free basswood blocks ideal for practicing clean cutting techniques

Eliminate the fear of ruining your background plane with an accidental corner slip and transform recess smoothing into effortless work. Add the STRYI Profi 20mm #3 Shallow Sweep Chisel to your cart today and achieve flawless flat surfaces from your very first pass!

Frequently asked questions and answers

• Why is the No. 3 profile safer for background cleanup than a flat No. 1 chisel? - The subtle 0.5mm edge sweep lifts the sharp outer corners slightly away from the wood surface, allowing you to plane flat fields without risking accidental corner gouges.

• Can I strike this forged chisel with a mallet? - Yes, the robust 3mm U8 steel blade and reinforced copper-bolstered oak handle are fully engineered to handle controlled mallet impacts in dense hardwoods.

• How often should I strop this tool? - For peak performance during active carving sessions, a quick light pass on a leather strop with polishing compound every 2 hours will maintain an immaculate apex

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