Pfeil Individual Lino Medium Gouge Chisel - #5 sweep

Pfeil Lino Medium Gouge #5: Shape Curves and Hollow with Control

The Pfeil Individual Lino Medium Gouge with a #5 sweep gives you a gently curved blade that sits between a flat chisel and a deep gouge. That moderate curve makes it a versatile choice for scooping shallow hollows, rounding contours, and clearing background areas on both timber and lino blocks without digging in too sharply.

The pear wood palm handle fits naturally in your hand for steady, close-up work. 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 easy to control for small, detailed tasks.

Key Benefits

• Curved #5 sweep profile: Balances flat and deep gouges for versatile shaping.
• Pear wood palm handle: Secure, comfortable grip for close, detailed work.
• Precisely ground and polished: Sharp out of the wrapper with trusted Pfeil quality.
• Compact 125mm length: Easy to control for small-scale carving.
• 70mm blade: Enough reach for smooth, accurate cuts.

Main Applications

• Scooping shallow hollows and curves in timber carving.
• Clearing background areas in lino printmaking.
• Rounding contours and softening edges on small projects.
• Refining shapes left by larger gouges.
• Keeping a versatile medium gouge ready on the bench.

A medium gouge is one of the most useful tools you can keep within reach, handling everything from rough shaping to fine refining. The Pfeil Lino Medium Gouge #5 gives you that flexibility in a compact, well-balanced tool. Add it to your kit and tackle curved work with steady control.