Japanese Aogami #2 Steel Gouge - 1.5 to 12 mm - Wood Carving
Japanese Aogami #2 Steel Gouge - 1.5 to 12 mm - Wood Carving
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The Japanese flat gouge made from Aogami #2 (Blue Steel #2) is designed for carving, finishing, and precision adjustment work on wood. Its blade offers excellent cutting quality, ideal for smoothing, flattening, and shaping surfaces while maintaining a durable edge.
Made from Aogami #2 steel, known for its hardness and edge retention, it allows for precise and controlled work even on demanding woods. Its lightweight and comfortable hinoki (Japanese cypress) handle ensures excellent control of movement. Available in several widths, this gouge is suitable for both fine details and larger surfaces, making it an indispensable tool for wood carving.
- Type: flat gouge (wood carving tool)
- Steel: Aogami #2 (Japanese carbon steel)
- Handle: hinoki wood
- Handle length: 180 mm
- Use: carving, finishing, surface work
- Origin: Japan
VARIANTS
1.5 mm
- Ultra-fine work and details
- Ideal for: extreme precision
3 mm
- Fine details
- Ideal for: small areas
6 mm
- Versatile precision work
- Ideal for: standard carving
9 mm
- Balance between precision / surface
- Ideal for: rounded shapes
12 mm
- Surface work
- Ideal for: smoothing and flattening
USE
- Wood carving
- Surface finishing
- Smoothing and flattening
- Rounding corners
- Detail work
⚠️ IMPORTANT
- Smaller sizes are more fragile
- Delicate handling recommended
- Clean and dry after use
- Always protect the blade
- Japanese Aogami #2 steel (very high quality)
- Durable and precise edge
- Ideal for carving and finishing
- Hinoki wood handle
- Available in several sizes
- Protective cap included
- Light and easy to handle tool
