{"product_id":"basic-wood-carving-kit-stryi-for-whittling-figures-and-relief-carving-versatile-set","title":"Gouges Carving Set: 7-Piece STRYI Relief \u0026 Whittling Set","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIn professional woodcarving, the transition from a rough silhouette to a refined relief panel requires a toolset that balances aggressive waste removal with surgical detailing. This 7-piece \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"190\"\u003eSTRYI Multi-Discipline\u003c\/b\u003e SET is engineered to eliminate the mechanical gap between whittling 3D figurines and executing architectural relief. By pairing two specialized knives with a curated matrix of four gouges and a V-tool, this system provides the 1:1 tactile feedback required for complex grain handling and tear-out control. This is the definitive \"production engine\" for the artisan who moves between sculptural forms and decorative motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWorkshop Logic: The Versatile Workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis set is curated as a \"Closed-Loop Resolution System.\" In a real workshop environment, the workflow demands specific geometries for different stages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Silhouette Phase:\u003c\/b\u003e The 40mm figured whittling knife (Art. 183040) establishes the primary 3D form, while the 35mm chip carving knife (Art. 184535) provides the 45-degree entry needed for crisp stop-cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Modeling Engine:\u003c\/b\u003e A strategic range of gouges (Sweeps #5, #7, #8, #9) allows you to manage organic curves and clearing waste. The Sweep #7 (25mm) acts as the heavy-lifter for contours, while the #9 (15mm) establishes deep channels and hollowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Shadow Matrix:\u003c\/b\u003e The 5mm V-parting tool is the \"architect’s pencil,\" essential for defining the structural shadow lines that make anatomical features and geometric patterns \"pop.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe “Pro-Steel” Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand-Forged W1-7 High-Carbon Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Every blade is forged to maintain a refined molecular structure, supporting a razor edge that slices through grain without the \"bruising\" common in industrial-grade tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e60–62 HRC Hardness:\u003c\/b\u003e Subjected to a signature 11-stage tempering cycle, ensuring professional edge retention through long sessions in both soft linden and seasoned hardwoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2mm Precision Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically chosen for this versatile set to reduce the \"wedge effect.\" This thin geometry allows the tool to dive deeper into the wood with 40% less physical force, providing superior tactile feedback for millimetric control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eErgonomic European Oak Handles:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished with natural linseed oil, these handles are designed for high-friction indexing. The 220mm total tool length provides a perfectly balanced center of gravity for safe, controlled push-cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer-Direct Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Produced in our Ukrainian forge with a decade of refinement, ensuring every cutting edge arrives professionally honed and mirror-polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhat’s in the Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhittling Knife 30°, 40mm (Art. 183040):\u003c\/b\u003e The organic architect. Optimized for figurine shaping, cleaning up contours, and establishing fluid 3D silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChip Carving Knife 45°, 35mm (Art. 184535):\u003c\/b\u003e The geometry specialist. Engineered for clean 45-degree entries, stop-cuts, and the high-precision \"three-cut\" technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eV-Parting Tool 45°, 5mm (Art. 106005):\u003c\/b\u003e The outliner. Essential for establishing deep shadow lines and micro-details like hair, feathers, or geometric borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGouge Sweep #7, 25mm (Art. 100725):\u003c\/b\u003e The modeling engine. A wide, balanced sweep for primary relief work and establishing broad organic curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGouge Sweep #5, 20mm (Art. 100520):\u003c\/b\u003e The finishing plane. Ideal for leveling backgrounds and smoothing transitions between relief levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGouge Sweep #9, 15mm (Art. 100915):\u003c\/b\u003e The waste excavator. Its deep U-profile is designed for rapid material removal and creating hollowing depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGouge Sweep #8, 5mm (Art. 100810):\u003c\/b\u003e The micro-detailer. Designed for small-radius modeling and anatomical features where visibility is non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Your Workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodcarving-tools.com\/products\/wood-carving-kit-of-tiny-sized-chisels-stryi-profi-whittling-figurines\"\u003eSTRYI Professional Micro-Chisel SET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe essential mechanical expansion for moving from broad architectural masses to millimetric precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodcarving-tools.com\/products\/profile-leather-strop-for-sharpening-polishing-finishing-knives-chisels-gouges\"\u003eSTRYI Profiled Leather Strop\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe only efficient way to maintain the 10 distinct radii in your relief set. Standard flat strops cannot reach the internal apex of gouges, leading to rounded bevels and lost cutting efficiency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodcarving-tools.com\/products\/basic-set-for-woodcarving-chip-carving-kit-stryi-ay-profi-chip-carving-tools-chip-carving-knives\"\u003eSTRYI Professional Chip Carving Kit in Leather Roll-Case\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe strategic addition for geometric contrast. Integrating traditional chip-carving patterns into organic relief panels significantly increases the complexity and market value of your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wood carving tools STRYI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41611688181858,"sku":"507003","price":624.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7754\/6338\/files\/photo_5_2026-07-22_11-15-17.jpg?v=1785273582","url":"https:\/\/www.stryitools.com\/products\/basic-wood-carving-kit-stryi-for-whittling-figures-and-relief-carving-versatile-set","provider":"STRYI-GROSS MEISTER LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}