Pfeil No. 8a Series Bent Gouge

Blade type: angled gouge — offset profile for easier access at an angle
Sharpening: Factory sharpened — ready to use
Material: High-quality sculpting steel
Handle: oiled ash wood
Size variations:
3, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 18, 20, 25 and 30 mm

For working in hollows, angled reliefs or areas difficult to reach with straight tools.
Technical details: the smaller variants (3 – 7 mm) are suitable for narrow areas and delicate finishes.
Transitions and volumes: medium sizes (10 – 18 mm) for medium surfaces or sculpted shape transitions.
Significant material removal: large sizes (20-30 mm) allow for efficient material removal at an angle in larger volumes.
Versatile applications: suitable for professional sculptors, cabinetmakers, woodworkers and artists working with complex forms.

Product care instructions:
- Clean after use: remove wood chips and dust to preserve the cutting edge.
- Wipe & dry: avoid prolonged moisture to limit steel corrosion.
- Sharpening: although factory sharpened, these gouges can be sharpened; use water stones or abrasives suitable for the angled profile to maintain a sharp edge without altering the original geometry.
- Wooden handle: occasionally apply wood oil or wax to maintain comfort and durability.
- Dry storage: store the tool in a dry place or in a case/protective cover to prevent oxidation and protect the sharp edges.

The No. 8 Series Angled Gouge (hollow profile) Pfeil Swiss made is a specialized carving tool that combines the performance of a traditional gouge with an angled blade profile, specially designed to facilitate work in concave, angled or hard-to-reach areas.

The offset cutting edge (angled profile) allows for a comfortable and controlled cutting motion, reducing wrist fatigue and improving the precision of the movement — ideal for sculptors, cabinetmakers or craftsmen who need to work complex reliefs or technical details in wood.

The range of sizes covers a very wide spectrum of uses:
- 3 mm and 4 mm: very narrow areas and delicate details.
- 7 mm, 10 mm and 13 mm: moderate material removal and fine transitions.
- 16 mm and 18 mm: medium surfaces and sculpted volumes.
- 20 mm and 25 mm: larger surfaces or significant clearances.
- 30 mm: large material removal or large areas sculpted at an angle.