The Svante Djarv Mini Gouge 20-12 is a compact and efficient tool. Specifically tailored for spoon and bowl carving, it is an ideal alternative to the traditional crook or spoon knife. Whether you're removing wood from a spoon's bowl or extracting the core remnants from a turned bowl, this gouge ensures great control.

Key Features:

• Blade Specifications: The blade, at 45mm (1 3/4") in length and 14mm (9/16") in width, offers precise carving capabilities.
• Optimal Bevel: Ground to approximately 30 degrees, the bevel is shaped for optimal wood removal.
• Ergonomic Handle: The handle, constructed from premium Swedish elm, measures 60mm (2 3/8") in length. Its turned design ensures a comfortable grip for tasks requiring good control.
• Ready to Use: Each gouge arrives sharpened and honed, ensuring you can begin work straight away!

A gouge's bevel shape plays a crucial role in its carving performance. Svante describes his gouges using two dimensions: the diameter (in mm) which corresponds to a segment of a full circle and the width (in mm) which is measured across the gouge itself. The gouge's marking typically indicates this circle's diameter.

Understanding the nuances of a gouge's bevel shape is key for effective carving. A more convex bevel shape is adept at easier material removal, making it ideal for kick-starting a project. In contrast, a flatter bevel shape, which requires more force and produces broader wood chips, is best in providing refined and smoother finishes, and is better suited for the final phases of a carving project. For an optimised carving experience, it's advantageous to use a variety of gouge shapes throughout your work.

About the Maker - Svante Djarv Hantverk AB:
Svante Djarv Hantverk is a family business based in Avesta, Sweden, that specialises in creating hand-forged wood carving tools. Drawing inspiration from the Swedish metal-working tradition, they've built a broad range of tools, often in collaboration with experienced woodsmiths and craftspeople. Each year, they produce about 4,000 tools and knives, ranging from carving knives to axes, and they also have a unique tool line for children. Every tool is delivered ready for use, crafted from high-quality steel and complemented with handles made from Swedish hardwoods like elm and ash. Woodsmith has had a long-standing relationship with Svante and Elsa Djarv for over a decade, and we're proud to be the UK's largest stockist of their tools.

Please note, as each Svante Djarv tool is handmade, there may be minor millimetre discrepancies in measurements provided.