Pfeil V 60° Straight Gouge Chisel - #12

Carve Crisp Lines and Fine Detail with a Swiss-Made V Chisel

When your work calls for clean lettering, sharp ornamental detail, or the defined lines that bring a sculpted figure to life, you need a chisel that cuts a precise, consistent groove. The Pfeil Number 12 V-Shaped Chisel gives you exactly that. Its 60-degree V-shaped profile and straight shank let you cut crisp, accurate lines with real control, making it a go-to tool for carving lettering, ornamentation, and detailing figures.

Like every tool in the Pfeil range, it is Swiss made from a special chrome vanadium alloy, so you can rely on a keen, durable edge. It arrives sharpened and ready for the bench, so you can start carving straight away. To keep the edge performing at its best, regular honing is recommended.

Key Features

• 60 Degree V-Shaped Profile: Cuts a crisp, defined groove for accurate lines and clean detail work.
• Straight Shank: Gives you direct, controlled cuts across flat and open surfaces.
• Built for Detail: Ideal for carving lettering, ornamentation, and sculpting figures with precision.
• 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 lettering and inscriptions with clean, consistent lines.
• Adding ornamental detail and decorative grooves to your work.
• Sculpting and defining figures where sharp lines matter most.
• Outlining and accentuating detail across a wide range of carving projects.
• Building a versatile carving kit with a V chisel suited to timbers of all kinds.

Give your carving the crisp lines and fine detail it deserves. Add the Pfeil Number 12 V-Shaped Chisel to your kit and carve with confidence from the very first cut.