{"product_id":"hirsch3straightgouge","title":"Hirsch No. 3 Straight Gouge","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Hirsch No. 3 Straight Gouge\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Hirsch carving tools are regarded by many as Europe's finest woodcarving tools. Hand-forged of Germany's finest high carbon tool steel and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 61, these tools will remain sharp during long periods of demanding professional use. They are finely polished inside and the bevel is carefully ground. Some honing may be necessary before use.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Each tool is fitted with a large octagonal handle providing an exceptionally powerful and sturdy grip.  Overall length averages 11\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c!--mfg propagandaCarving chisel, all-flat chisel, with octagonal hornbeam handleTo prevent the tools from corrosion, we recommend applying a small amount of oil on the tools after use or before storing them for a longer period.Before storing the tools, moisten the blade with a cloth lightly soaked in oil (white oil or our art. no. 3708000).----------------------------1Straight chisels is the term used to describe a flat, straight blade. Paradoxically, they are mostly used to carve curves. When you try to cut flat into a wooden block with a flat, straight chisel, the wood fibres tear on both sides next to the cutting edges.2-1\/2, 3, 4All-flat chisels are carving tools that have a slight cavity. This is used to work flat surfaces and curves.5, 6, 7, 8Gouges have a stronger cavity and are used to cut hollows and cavities.9, 10, 11Deep gouges are hollow irons with a strong cavity, semicircular, U-shaped. They are used for carving holes or deepenings. With these chisels, figures are also carved, as they can be used to remove large quantities of wood very effectively.V-chisels - 39, 41, 45 and 45\u0026deg;The V-shaped blade, is available in the cut 39 to 45, which indicate certain angles.Fishtail chiselsAnother shape is the fishtail chisel. This is a tool in which the blade width is tapered backwards and the shank of the iron is only thinly forged. These irons are needed to have enough freedom of movement in small depressions.Spoon bent chiselsThe spoon bent chisels, which are only bent in the front third, are very suitable for cavities. The special shape of the wrongly offset shank is particularly suitable for external rounding-------------------------Are the tools ready for use at the time of purchase?The chisels are delivered with a sharp cutting angle of 25\u0026deg;. This angle is suitable for work with soft to medium hard wood. We recommend that the burr at the cutting edge of our chisels is removed with a sharpening stone before the first use in order to achieve the best possible results. The carving chisels are delivered factory sharpened with a cutting edge angle of 17\u0026deg; and ready for use. This angle is suitable for soft to medium hard wood.-------------------------Why do the tools shine?Our tools are polished to a high gloss finish in a process we have developed ourselves. This scoring-free surface makes it easier to penetrate into the wood and also makes it easier to resharpen and remove the blade.-------------------------Which steel qualities are used for the tools?For chisels, sculptor's chisels, notched chisels and standard shredder's chisels we use only high-carbon steel of our own mixture with a hardness of HRc 61.-------------------------How are the tools hardened?All different types of chisels (Firmer, Carpenters' chisels and Gouges etc.) as well as the carving and woodturning chisels made of high-carbon steel are hardened in a salt bath. With a hardness of 61 HRc over the entire useful length (2\/3 of the blade) the tools are above the DIN specifications.-------------------------Carving chisels or Sculpture chisels are primarily used to produce larger sculptures, but they can also be used to produce relief woodwork. These chisels are available in widths from 2 to 60 mm, depending on the cut and design. The blade lengths of the sculptor's chisels vary from approx. 120 mm to 140 mm.The cut numbers indicate the cutting edge shapes. Thus, cut 1 designates a straight edge, cut 3 designates a slightly hollowed cutting edge and cut 11 designates a strongly hollowed cutting edge. The V-shaped blade is available in cuts from 39 to 45, which indicate certain angles. In addition, there are special shapes such as decorative irons for the finest cuts and the somewhat more delicate fishtail tools with a thin shaft.--\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Hirsch Tools","offers":[{"title":"4mm","offer_id":50822085804314,"sku":"129799","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6mm","offer_id":50822085837082,"sku":"129801","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mm","offer_id":50822085869850,"sku":"129802","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12mm","offer_id":50822085902618,"sku":"129955","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14mm","offer_id":50822085935386,"sku":"129803","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18mm","offer_id":50822085968154,"sku":"129956","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mm","offer_id":50822086000922,"sku":"129804","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25mm","offer_id":50822086033690,"sku":"129805","price":45.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35mm","offer_id":50822086066458,"sku":"129806","price":50.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/129801_5a0329f6-4fd0-4165-9371-8fe6879bcc07.jpg?v=1768343409","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/products\/hirsch3straightgouge","provider":"Highland Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}