Kirschen Two Cherries Straight Carving Gouge – Sweep 10 | Series 3110

Kirschen Two Cherries Straight Carving Gouge – Sweep 10 | Series 3110

The Kirschen Two Cherries Series 3110 straight carving gouge is a professional tool for wood carving and sculpture. Its blade is straight along its length, while the No. 10 sweep forms a tightly curved, deeply concave cutting edge. This shape is especially useful for narrow flutes, rounded recesses and strongly defined carved details.

Compared with sweep No. 9, sweep No. 10 has a tighter transverse curvature. “Straight” describes the lengthwise blade geometry, not a flat cutting edge; the sweep number describes the cross-sectional curve. Sixteen available cutting widths provide options for delicate detail work and larger, controlled cuts.

References and available cutting widths

58-10002 – 2 mm
58-10003 – 3 mm
58-10004 – 4 mm
58-10006 – 6 mm
58-10008 – 8 mm
58-10010 – 10 mm
58-10012 – 12 mm
58-10014 – 14 mm
58-10016 – 16 mm
58-10018 – 18 mm
58-10020 – 20 mm
58-10022 – 22 mm
58-10025 – 25 mm
58-10030 – 30 mm
58-10035 – 35 mm
58-10040 – 40 mm

Technical specifications

Brand: Kirschen / Two Cherries.
Manufacturer series: 3110; cutting profile: sweep No. 10.
Type: straight carving gouge with a strongly concave cutting edge.
Blade: high-quality tool steel; manufacturer-stated hardness: 61 HRC.
Manufacturer-stated sharpening angle: 25°.
Octagonal white hornbeam wooden handle.
Made in Germany.
Cutting widths: 2–40 mm depending on the selected variant.

Advantages of sweep 10

The tightly curved edge cuts deep rounded channels and small-radius recesses.
Well-defined flutes can be formed with controlled, progressive passes.
Sixteen widths cover fine carving details and broader sculptural work.
61 HRC tool steel supports a precise edge when properly maintained.
The octagonal handle helps with grip, orientation and controlled cutting.

Recommended applications

Decorative wood carving, figurative carving and sculpture.
Deep concave channels, rounded hollows and strongly curved grooves.
Carving folds, curls, leaf patterns and pronounced relief details.
Shaping transitions between raised surfaces and narrow recessed areas.
Detailed work with narrow variants and controlled material removal with wider sizes.

Use and maintenance advice

Choose the width to match the desired curve and remove wood in gradual passes.
Work with the grain where possible to reduce tear-out.
Keep the bevel and inside curve sharp using abrasives suited to deeply curved gouges.
Clean and dry the blade after use and apply a light protective oil film.
Store with the cutting edge protected and keep hands clear of the cutting path.