Michihamono Short Bent Very Shallow U Gouge 12mm Wood Carving Woodworking Tool, with Blue Paper Steel (Aogami) No.2 Blade, to Carve Wood | Goods Japan

Michihamono Short Bent Very Shallow U Gouge 12mm Wood Carving Woodworking Tool, with Blue Paper Steel (Aogami) No.2 Blade, to Carve Wood


This short bent U gouge produces extremely shallow cuts, great for levelling flat surfaces on your wood and finishing backgrounds of a relief carving.



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This wood carving tool with a very shallow gouge is forged in Japan from Blue Steel (Aogami No. 2), which has chromium and tungsten to improve wear resistance and has a sharpness that lasts for a long time. This Japanese steel is the same material that is used in high-end Japanese cutting tools. The tang of this tool is attached to a smooth, Japanese cypress wood handle with a rounded finish that fits nicely in your hand for a better wood carving.

Because of its very shallow cutting edge, this tool is better for finishing flat surfaces than flat chisels. With its short bent blade, it can level off closed backgrounds (a flat region enclosed by wood projections) in relief carving. Get this tool along with the other sizes to carve wood in various widths that suit your projects (each sold separately).

To use this shallow bent U gouge, hold the tool firmly with your dominant hand as you would a pen, angle the blade at a shallow angle to the wood, and apply light, controlled pressure in a scooping motion to carve out excess wood. Use your dominant hand to guide, steady, or add additional force as needed.

Approximate Dimensions & Product Data:

  • Blade Material: Blue Paper Steel (Aogami) No.2
  • Blade Width: 12mm
  • Handle Material: Japanese Cypress Wood
  • Handle Length: 180mm

Please note: The blade edge is sharp, keep out of the reach of children. Store without the blade contacting any hard surface to avoid dulling the cutting edge.


Item ID 43128
Condition New
Model 10161200
Manufacturer Michihamono
Manufacturing country Japan
Weight 90 g

JAN Code: 4976489116128

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