The STRYI Straight Gouge Sweep #5 is a basic and universal wood carving tool, included in nearly every professional carving set.
This gouge is designed for all kinds of wood carving, from preparation work to creating decorative ornaments of varying complexity.
Crafted from high-quality forged carbon steel, it delivers excellent durability, precision, and control, making it an essential tool for both beginners and experienced woodcarvers.
✔️ Sweep #5 profile – ideal for leveling and flattening concave surfaces
✔️ One of the most versatile gouges for general and relief carving
✔️ Corners do not dig into the wood during normal cuts, even on rounded surfaces
✔️ Suitable for high relief carving and carving in the round
✔️ Forged from high-carbon steel W1-7, hardened to 60–62 HRC
✔️ Thin 2 mm blade for precise and responsive cutting
✔️ Oak wood handle finished with linseed oil for comfort and control
✔️ Sharpened and ready to work straight from the package
General wood carving and surface preparation
Relief carving and decorative ornaments
Leveling and smoothing concave areas
Sculptural carving and rounded forms
Everyday carving tasks in professional and hobby workshops
✔️ 10 mm / 0.4 inches
✔️ 15 mm / 0.6 inches
✔️ 20 mm / 0.8 inches
✔️ 25 mm / 1 inches
✔️ 30 mm / 1.2 inches
Choose the size that best fits your carving scale and level of detail.
Tool type: Straight gouge
Sweep / profile: #5
Steel grade: High-carbon steel W1-7
Blade thickness: 2 mm / 0.08 inches
Hardness: 60–62 HRC (Rockwell)
Blade length: 110 mm / 4.33 inches
Handle length: 120 mm / 4.72 inches
Total length: 230 mm / 9.06 inches
Handle material: Oak wood
Handle finish: Linseed oil
Sharpened for: Softwood & hardwood
Made in: Europe, Ukraine
The STRYI Sweep #5 Straight Gouge is a must-have basic carving tool for anyone serious about wood carving.
If you have this gouge in your toolkit, you can achieve clean, smooth, and accurate cuts in a wide range of carving tasks.
🪵 Select the size you need and work with confidence using STRYI tools.
This chisel is intended for woodworking by adults users. Recommended for users aged 14 and older. It is not designed or marketed as a children's product.