Forged gouge STRYI Profi 30 mm #3 for wood carving

Shallow Sweep Chisel #3 30mm STRYI Profi – Wide Hand-Forged Planing Gouge for Clean Wood Carving & Background Leveling

When you are working on a large wall panel or an expansive architectural relief, cleaning up the background with narrow chisels consumes hours and leaves unsightly chatter steps behind. On the other hand, using a wide flat chisel #1 often results in the sharp corner biting into the timber at the slightest hand tilt, ruining the flat plane. The wide STRYI Profi 30mm #3 Shallow Sweep Chisel solves this challenge mechanically: a subtle 1mm arc curve raises the outer corners slightly above the cutting plane, transforming this wide tool into a high-performance hand plane that pares away sweeping ribbons of wood without side grooves or grain tear-out

Forged from certified U8 high-carbon tool steel and differentially heat-treated to 60–62 HRC, the dense hammer-forged structure provides exceptional impact toughness. This allows the broad cutting edge to withstand rigorous mallet strikes across seasoned oak, ash, or elm without micro-chipping. A stout 3mm (approx. 0.12 in) monolithic spine paired with a 95mm (approx. 3.74 in) metal blade ensures absolute rigidity under heavy two-handed pressure, while the faceted 120mm (approx. 4.72 in) oak handle finished with natural linseed oil is protected by a solid copper ferrule against splitting. Delivering an overall length of 215mm (approx. 8.46 in), this tool provides the exact leverage needed for effortless stock control. Hand-honed and mirror-polished on leather with polishing compound, it is ready for professional bench work straight out of the box

Primary Woodworking Applications

• High-Speed Background Leveling: Erasing ridges and leveling steps left by round-bottom gouges across large reliefs and panels

• Large Contour Sculpting: Precision smoothing of sweeping drapery folds, anatomical muscle groups, and organic fluid waves

• Architectural Surface Calibration: Hand-smoothing facade elements, carved table aprons, picture frames, and large wooden chests

• Contour Background Clean-Up: Paring wide surfaces right up against raised carvings without risking accidental corner gouges

• Power Planing & Paring: Executing clean cuts along, across, and diagonal to the grain on stubborn, figured timber

Technical Specifications & Key Features

• Tool Type: Wide shallow sweep forged radius chisel

• Cutting Edge Width: 30mm (approx. 1.18 in)

• Profile Number: No. 3 (subtle 1mm blade sweep)

• Metal Grade: Certified high-carbon U8 tool steel

• Cutting Edge Hardness: 60–62 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, and dense hardwoods like oak, ash, beech, apple, and hornbeam

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

Who Is This Wide No. 3 Profile Created For?

• Large-Scale Relief Carvers: For achieving mirror-smooth background planes without exhausting sanding phases

• Monumental & Garden Sculptors: As an essential wide smoothing iron for defining massive organic volumes

• Cabinetmakers & Joiners: For precision hand-fitting of wide solid wood panels, chamfers, and joinery shoulders

• Antique Furniture Restorers: For safely paring down old timber surfaces around delicate decorative appliques

• Experienced Woodcarvers: Who value the raw productivity of a wide forged blade and elite edge retention under heavy workloads

Recommended Companion Equipment

1. Leather Sharpening Strop with Compound: Essential maintenance gear for keeping the entire 30mm cutting edge razor-sharp

2. STRYI #8 Semi-Circular Gouge (30mm): Perfect for rapid initial bulk material removal before final smoothing with the #3 sweep

3. STRYI V-Parting Chisel (90° 10mm Profi): For cutting deep V-groove borders before leveling the surrounding background plane

4. Soft Linden Carving Blanks: Knot-free basswood blocks ideal for practicing wide-blade control techniques

Eliminate hours of tedious scraping and achieve a monolithic, tear-free finish across your largest projects. Add the STRYI Profi 30 mm #3 Shallow Sweep Chisel to your cart today and bring professional efficiency to your workshop!

Frequently asked questions and answers

• Why is the 30mm #3 profile safer for wide backgrounds than a flat No. 1 chisel? The subtle 1 mm edge sweep lifts the sharp outer corners slightly away from the wood surface, allowing you to plane wide fields using the center of the blade without risking corner tracks

• Can I strike this wide forged chisel with a heavy mallet? Yes, the robust 3 mm U8 steel blade and reinforced copper-bolstered oak handle are fully engineered to handle confident mallet strikes across dense dry hardwoods

• How do I maintain a 30mm wide cutting edge on leather? Press the flat bevel against a large leather strop charged with honing compound and draw it toward you under a consistent angle, gently rocking the blade from edge to edge every 1.5 to 2 hours of work

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