Kirschen Two Cherries Straight Carving Gouge – Sweep 11 | Series 3111

Kirschen Two Cherries Straight Carving Gouge – Sweep 11 | Series 3111

The Kirschen Two Cherries Series 3111 straight carving gouge is a professional tool for wood carving and relief sculpture. Its longitudinally straight blade has a No. 11 sweep with a very deep, almost U-shaped cross-section, making it suitable for sharply defined grooves, deep flutes and controlled local hollowing.

Compared with sweep No. 10, the No. 11 cutting profile is more tightly curved. “Straight” describes the lengthwise shape of the blade, while the sweep number defines the cross-sectional curvature of the cutting edge. Sixteen cutting widths allow users to choose between fine detail work and larger carved recesses.

References and available cutting widths

58-11002 – 2 mm
58-11003 – 3 mm
58-11004 – 4 mm
58-11006 – 6 mm
58-11008 – 8 mm
58-11010 – 10 mm
58-11012 – 12 mm
58-11014 – 14 mm
58-11016 – 16 mm
58-11018 – 18 mm
58-11020 – 20 mm
58-11022 – 22 mm
58-11025 – 25 mm
58-11030 – 30 mm
58-11035 – 35 mm
58-11040 – 40 mm

Technical specifications

Brand: Kirschen / Two Cherries.
Manufacturer series: 3111; cutting profile: No. 11 sweep.
Type: straight-shank carving gouge with a deep, nearly U-shaped cutting profile.
High-quality tool-steel blade; manufacturer-specified hardness: 61 HRC.
Manufacturer-specified sharpening angle: 25°.
Octagonal white hornbeam wooden handle.
Made in Germany.
Available cutting widths: 2–40 mm, depending on variant.

Benefits of the No. 11 sweep

The tightly curved sweep is suited to deep grooves and rounded, U-shaped channels.
Allows localized wood removal and sharply defined carved details.
Sixteen sizes help match the cutting width to the scale of the project.
61 HRC tool steel supports edge retention when used and maintained correctly.
The octagonal handle provides a tactile guide for controlled tool orientation.

Recommended applications

Decorative wood carving, relief sculpture and figurative carving.
Cutting U-shaped grooves, deep flutes and narrow recesses.
Shaping folds, hair strands, foliage motifs and curved details.
Localized hollowing and modelling of recessed areas with defined edges.
Fine detail carving with narrower sizes and more substantial localized cuts with wider sizes.

Use and maintenance advice

Choose the appropriate width and remove material gradually using controlled cuts.
Follow the wood grain where practical to reduce tear-out.
Maintain the bevel and inside surface with sharpening tools suited to deep U-shaped profiles.
Clean and dry the blade after use; apply a light protective coat of oil to prevent rust.
Protect the edge during storage and keep hands clear of the cutting path.