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Wood carving gouge Kirschen 31200 sweep 11 bent blade

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Imported from: Germany

Origin: Made in Germany

Sweep 11 bent gouge blades cut deep hollows and fine detail in wood carving work. The octagonal hornbeam handle gives a firm grip and keeps the tool from rolling off the bench. Heat-treated steel holds its edge through long sessions. Kirschen 31200 covers many blade widths, from fine detail work to broad roughing cuts.

SKU: 31200-

16 variants

€90.60 - €320.64

Stock status: Varies by SKU

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Description

Wood carving gouge models in the Kirschen 31200 family carry a bent sweep 11 blade. The deeply curved cutting edge removes material inside hollows that a straight gouge cannot reach. Carvers use it for scooped surfaces, undercuts and flowing concave shapes. The blade is heat-treated steel and arrives sharpened, so it cuts straight out of the box.

The handle is turned from hornbeam in an octagonal shape. Flat facets give a secure grip when the tool is pushed by hand or struck with a mallet. The same facets stop the chisel rolling off a sloped bench. The family spans narrow blades for delicate detail and wider blades for broader sweeps, so a workshop can build up a graded set. Weights stay low, which helps during long carving sessions.

Wood carving gouge with sweep 11 bent blade

Blade and handle construction

Sweep 11 describes a deep U-shaped profile, and the bent shank lets the edge enter a recess at a low angle. Heat treatment sets the hardness that keeps the edge working between honings. The hornbeam handle is dense and close-grained, which suits mallet work. The octagonal section transfers twisting force from the hand to the blade without slipping.

Blade profile: sweep 11, bent gouge
Blade material: heat-treated steel
Handle material: hornbeam
Handle shape: octagonal, anti-roll facets
Edge condition: sharpened at the factory
Use: hand pressure or wooden mallet

The bent form shortens the reach of the cutting edge beyond the curve. That geometry gives better control when scooping a bowl-shaped hollow. Narrow blades follow tight radii and fine ornament lines. Wider blades clear waste faster during roughing. Each size shares the same profile number, so cuts stay consistent across a graded set of tools.

Working characteristics

The grinding angle suits both softwoods and hardwoods. A clean bevel slices fibres instead of tearing them, which matters on end grain and figured timber. The handle length allows a one-hand grip for light paring. A second hand can be added on the blade for guidance, or on the handle for stronger cuts.

Cuts softwood and hardwood
Suited to paring cuts and mallet-driven cuts
Deep hollow profile for concave shaping
Consistent sweep across all blade widths

Common applications

Sculptors use the sweep 11 bent gouge to shape concave surfaces on figures and relief panels. Furniture makers reach for it when hollowing seats, shell motifs and carved mouldings. Model makers and restorers use narrow widths to clean ornament, flutes and foliage detail. Wider widths handle the roughing stage, where volume is removed before finer tools refine the form. The tool also serves pattern shops that carve wooden masters and moulds.

Care and storage

Wipe the blade with a dry cloth after each session. Apply a thin film of rust-preventive oil before long storage. Hone the edge as soon as cutting feels harder, using a fine stone and the original bevel angle. Keep the chisel away from prolonged damp, which can swell the hornbeam handle and corrode the steel.

Specifications

Tool type: sculptor's carving gouge, bent form
Blade profile: sweep 11, deep U-shaped hollow
Blade material: heat-treated steel
Edge condition: sharpened ready for use
Handle material: hornbeam
Handle shape: octagonal, prevents rolling on the bench
Drive method: hand pressure or wooden mallet
Suitable materials: softwood and hardwood

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	SKU Code	Price (EUR)	Dimensions	Weight	Width
⋮⋮	3120002	€90.60	230 x 20 x 20 mm	66 g	2 mm
⋮⋮	3120003	€90.60	230 x 20 x 20 mm	68 g	3 mm
⋮⋮	3120004	€90.60	230 x 20 x 20 mm	68 g	4 mm
⋮⋮	3120006	€90.60	230 x 20 x 20 mm	70 g	6 mm
⋮⋮	3120008	€90.60	230 x 20 x 20 mm	72 g	8 mm
⋮⋮	3120010	€90.60	230 x 20 x 20 mm	74 g	10 mm
⋮⋮	3120012	€101.08	230 x 20 x 20 mm	76 g	12 mm
⋮⋮	3120014	€101.08	245 x 25 x 25 mm	150 g	14 mm
⋮⋮	3120016	€117.97	230 x 20 x 20 mm	80 g	16 mm
⋮⋮	3120018	€117.97	255 x 25 x 25 mm	167 g	18 mm
⋮⋮	3120020	€137.06	230 x 20 x 20 mm	84 g	20 mm
⋮⋮	3120022	€160.18	260 x 25 x 25 mm	207 g	22 mm
⋮⋮	3120025	€162.34	230 x 20 x 20 mm	90 g	25 mm
⋮⋮	3120030	€200.37	230 x 20 x 20 mm	96 g	30 mm
⋮⋮	3120035	€267.87	230 x 20 x 20 mm	102 g	35 mm
⋮⋮	3120040	€320.64	230 x 20 x 20 mm	108 g	40 mm