Pfeil Straight Shallow Chisel - #3

Carve Shallow Hollows Cleanly with a Swiss-Made Concave Chisel

When you need to scoop a gentle hollow without the edges of your tool digging in, a shallow concave chisel is the answer. The Pfeil Number 3 gives you exactly that. It carries a concave profile a touch deeper than the Number 2, yet stays very shallow compared to a true gouge. That subtle curve lets you carve a smooth hollow while the corners of the blade stay clear of the timber. The radius doubles with each step up to the Number 5, so you can match the curve to your work. Swiss made from chrome vanadium alloy to Pfeil's own specifications, it arrives sharpened and ready for the bench, with regular honing to keep that edge keen.

Key Features

• Shallow Concave Profile: A gentle curve that scoops out shallow hollows without the blade corners digging in.
• Greater Than a Number 2: A touch more sweep than the Number 2, while staying very shallow for soft, controlled cuts.
• Radius Doubles by Number: The profile depth doubles with each chisel number, giving you a clear, predictable progression through to the Number 5.
• Shallower Than a Gouge: Ideal for gentle scooping rather than deep cuts.
• Swiss-Made Quality: Crafted in Switzerland to the exacting standards that have made Pfeil a trusted name among carvers.
• Chrome Vanadium Alloy: Made to Pfeil's own specifications for excellent edge retention and lasting durability.
• Sharpened and Ready to Use: Arrives honed straight from the factory, so you can head to the bench and start carving immediately.
• Honing Recommended: Regular honing keeps the edge keen and your cuts clean throughout the life of the tool.

Main Applications

• Carving shallow hollows and gentle dished surfaces with control.
• Smoothing and refining soft curves where a gouge would cut too deep.
• Cleaning up broad areas without the blade edges catching the timber.
• Matching the profile radius to your work as you move through the range.
• Building a versatile carving kit with shallow concave chisels suited to timbers of all kinds.

Give your shallow scooping work the clean, controlled cut it deserves. Add the Pfeil Number 3 to your kit and carve those gentle hollows with confidence from the very first cut.