{"product_id":"wood-carving-gouges-sweep-8-hand-forged-stryi-for-deep-relief-carving","title":"Wood Carving Gouges, Sweep #8, Hand Forged STRYI — for Deep Relief Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeeded to create bold, deep shadows or smooth, rounded hollows in your carvings? The \u003cb\u003eSTRYI Forged Sweep #8\u003c\/b\u003e is the professional’s choice for aggressive shaping and high-relief detail. With its deep semi-circular curve, this gouge allows you to dive into the wood to create dramatic depth and fluid, organic valleys that a flatter tool simply can't achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngineered for Maneuverability\u003c\/b\u003e While most deep gouges feel heavy and cumbersome, our #8 sweep is designed with a tapered 3mm metal body. This narrowed geometry is a game-changer for professional relief carvers—it provides the clearance needed to work in tight recesses without the sides of the tool rubbing or bruising your workpiece. You get the depth of a #8 with the agility of a much smaller tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Woodworkers Choose the STRYI #8:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAggressive Depth, Surgical Cleanliness:\u003c\/b\u003e The #8 profile is perfect for carving deep furrows, rounder scrolls, and heavy drapery. It clears waste wood rapidly while leaving a finish so smooth it barely needs sanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScary Sharp Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e No more fighting the wood. Each gouge is hand-forged and honed to a professional razor edge. It’s ready to tackle everything from soft basswood to the most stubborn white oak the moment it hits your bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegendary Steel Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Forged from W1-7 high-carbon steel and hardened to 60-62 HRC, this blade is built for high-impact carving. It maintains its \"surgical bite\" even after hours of clearing waste in hardwoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro-Grade Ergonomics:\u003c\/b\u003e The classic oak handle is shaped for stability and comfort, finished with natural linseed oil to give you a secure grip for both heavy mallet work and delicate hand-pushed details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich Size Fits Your Project?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10mm (0.4\"):\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for deep, narrow accents, eye sockets in figure carving, and intricate organic textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15mm (0.6\"):\u003c\/b\u003e The perfect mid-size for shaping flower petals, deep scrolls, and architectural moldings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20mm (0.8\"):\u003c\/b\u003e A versatile favorite for establishing primary deep volumes and carving rounded hollows in relief panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25mm (1.0\"):\u003c\/b\u003e The heavy hitter. Best for rapid material removal and creating large, bold contours in massive wood sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"STRYI","offers":[{"title":"#8 \/ 10mm \/ 0.4 in","offer_id":43324089892962,"sku":"7100810","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8\/ 15mm \/ 0.6 in","offer_id":43324089925730,"sku":"7100815","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8\/ 20mm \/ 0.8 in","offer_id":43324089958498,"sku":"7100820","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8\/ 25mm \/ 1 in","offer_id":43324089991266,"sku":"7100825","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8\/ 30mm \/ 1.2 in","offer_id":43324090024034,"sku":"7100830","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7754\/6338\/files\/photo_1_2026-09-11_15-58-28.jpg?v=1789131521","url":"https:\/\/www.stryitools.com\/products\/wood-carving-gouges-sweep-8-hand-forged-stryi-for-deep-relief-carving","provider":"STRYI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}