The Acorn Straight Carving Gouges are exceptional hand tools crafted by Henry Taylor Tools, renowned tool makers based in Sheffield, UK. These gouges are particularly useful for the bulk of initial wood removal when starting to remove the hollow and down the sides, making them ideal for beginners in kuksa or small bowl carving. Straight gouges can be lightly tapped with small wooden or rawhide mallet.

Each gouge is fitted with a beech handle and comes sharp, though we recommend a final hone before use for optimal performance. These exceptionally well-made British tools are offered at very fair prices, making them a great addition to any carver's toolkit.

Product Details:

• Sweep: available in two options, No.5 and No.8. No.8 is a deeper curve, better for removing more material; No.5 is a flatter curve, better for finishing cuts. Ideally, its useful to have both. Take a look at the Acorn Sweep Table here to compare.
• Width: 25mm / 1 inch
• Length: 120mm / 4 3/4 inch
• Finish: non reflective blackened charcoal finish, with ground concave inner

The Acorn range specialises in tools for woodcarving, and have an exceptional breadth of gouges in various sweeps and widths. At present, we've chosen to only stock a few of these options - two sweeps in the same width, which we find personally as carvers the most useful. We don't just stock SKU numbers, we individually stock tools based on their merit and our experience. However, if you'd like us to expand the range, please get in touch and we'll be very happy to widen what we have in stock!

About Henry Taylor Tools:

Established in 1834, Henry Taylor Tools has been producing quality hand-crafted tools for nearly two centuries in Sheffield, UK. Their tools are individually forged by skilled craftspeople, combining traditional methods with modern technologies and the finest Sheffield steel to ensure durability and exceptional quality.

Henry Taylor's Acorn tools, renowned worldwide since their inception, embody the blend of historical craftsmanship and contemporary advancements. Using only top-quality Sheffield steel and advanced heat treatment, these tools are designed to achieve and maintain the finest cutting edges, reflecting the enduring pride and skill of their makers.