Kirschen Two Cherries Bent Carving Gouge – Sweep 7 | Series 3116

Kirschen Two Cherries Bent Carving Gouge – Sweep 7 | Series 3116

The Kirschen Two Cherries Series 3116 bent carving gouge is a professional woodcarving tool combining a longitudinally curved blade with a concave No. 7 sweep. It is designed for shaping recesses, sculptural hollows and areas that are difficult to reach with a straight gouge.

Unlike a straight carving gouge, the bent blade helps position the cutting edge within recessed or concave work without the handle interfering as readily. Sweep 7 describes the cross-sectional curve of the edge; “bent” refers to the lengthwise curve of the blade.

References and available widths

Rockandtools SKU: 58-16002 — 2 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16003 — 3 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16004 — 4 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16006 — 6 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16008 — 8 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16010 — 10 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16012 — 12 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16014 — 14 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16016 — 16 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16018 — 18 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16020 — 20 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16022 — 22 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16025 — 25 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16030 — 30 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16035 — 35 mm
Rockandtools SKU: 58-16040 — 40 mm

Technical specifications

Brand: Kirschen (Two Cherries).
Manufacturer series: 3116; bent gouge, No. 7 sweep.
Lengthwise-curved blade with a concave cutting profile.
Hardened tool steel, 61 HRC.
Manufacturer-stated sharpening angle: 20°.
Octagonal white hornbeam handle.
Made in Germany.
16 cutting widths available, from 2 to 40 mm.

Advantages of the bent blade

Helps reach hollows and recesses where a straight gouge is less convenient.
Provides controlled cutting along concave surfaces and deep reliefs.
No. 7 sweep combines efficient material removal with a defined curved profile.
A wide selection of widths supports fine details and broader shaping.

Recommended applications

Artistic woodcarving, sculpture and decorative carving.
Hollowing and shaping bowls, recesses and concave forms.
Deep reliefs, rounded transitions and hard-to-reach details.
Softwood and hardwood carving using an appropriate cutting technique.

Use and maintenance

Choose the right width and cut with the grain where practical.
Take controlled passes; do not use the blade as a lever.
Preserve the No. 7 sweep and 20° bevel angle when sharpening.
Clean and dry after use, apply a light protective oil film and store with the edge protected.