Pfeil Individual Lino Gouge Chisel - #8 sweep

Pfeil Lino Gouge #8: A Deep Curve for Bold Hollows and Fast Stock Removal

The Pfeil Individual Lino Gouge with a #8 sweep gives you a deeply curved blade that bites into timber and lino blocks for bold hollows and quick clearing. That strong arc lets you remove material fast while holding a defined U-shaped channel, so you get depth and shape where shallower gouges simply skim the surface. When your design calls for pronounced curves or you need to rough out an area quickly, this is the tool you reach for.

The pear wood palm handle fills your hand for steady, controlled work up close. Like every Pfeil carving tool, the blade is precisely ground and polished, so it cuts cleanly from the first stroke. At 125mm overall with a 70mm blade, it stays compact and responsive for small, detailed sections.

Key Benefits

• Deep #8 sweep: Cuts strong U-shaped channels and removes material quickly.
• Pear wood palm handle: Comfortable, secure grip for close, controlled work.
• Precisely ground and polished: Sharp from the first cut with trusted Pfeil quality.
• Compact 125mm length: Steady control for small-scale carving and printmaking.
• 70mm blade: Enough reach for deep, accurate cuts without feeling bulky.

Main Applications

• Cutting deep hollows and grooves in timber carving.
• Clearing large background areas quickly in lino block printing.
• Shaping pronounced curves and rounded recesses.
• Roughing out shapes before refining with shallower gouges.
• Adding bold texture and depth to detailed work.

A #8 sweep does the heavy lifting a shallow gouge cannot, giving you depth in a single pass. Keep one on the bench alongside your flatter tools and you can move from rough shaping to fine detail without swapping between unsuitable blades.