Choose your blade width to match your project

Exact Details and Fit

Precision carving with well-defined edges

Product specifics

Brand
Sharky Forged Steel Tools
Category
Bent Gouge
Material
52100 carbon steel blade, ash wood handle finished with natural linseed oil.
Dimensions
Available blade widths range from 10 mm (0.4 inches) to 45 mm (1.8 inches) to fit various carving needs.
Type
Bent Gouge
Design
Bent Gouge
Options
Blade width: 45 mm (1.8 inches), 40 mm (1.6 inches), 35 mm (1.4 inches), 30 mm (1.2 inches), 25 mm (1 inch), 20 mm (0.8 inches), 15 mm (0.6 inches), 10 mm (0.4 inches)
Variants
45 mm (1.8 inches), 40 mm (1.6 inches), 35 mm (1.4 inches), 30 mm (1.2 inches), 25 mm (1 inch), 20 mm (0.8 inches), 15 mm (0.6 inches), 10 mm (0.4 inches)

What arrives

One Curved Bowl Gouge, 10 - 45 mm (0.4 - 1.8 inches) in the selected blade width.

Blade size options for varied carving needs

Size and fit

Use the gouge to carve arcs and hollows in wood by scooping with controlled strokes. Suitable for both right- and left-handed users. Inspect before use, secure the workpiece, and follow safety precautions.

Blade widths range from 10 mm (0.4 inches) to 45 mm (1.8 inches)

Best with the material, sharpening method, storage, and safety setup described for this tool. Do not substitute for unrelated cutting or prying tasks.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and safety guidance.

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Shipping and Returns

Shipping

Shipping rates and delivery estimates are shown at checkout. Most partner-brand orders ship in 1-5 business days when inventory is available, but timing can vary by supplier, destination, item type, and carrier. Multi-brand orders may arrive in separate packages.

Returns

Return requests are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Damaged, defective, incorrect, or missing items are fully supported; contact Resin Society first and we will coordinate directly with the brand. Change-of-mind returns are reviewed according to the supplier's return policy and item condition.
Hand-forged curved bowl gouge with ash wood handle for wood carving

For the quiet rhythm of handwork

Curved steel catching light, ash grain warm in the palm—the arc that draws a bowl out of a block.

At the bench

Hollows found, not forced

A bent arc with intent

Shaping a clean, even hollow can fight you—edges chatter, curves flatten, wrists tire. The Curved Bowl Gouge answers with a balanced bend and a keen 52100 carbon steel edge that bites predictably and tracks the arc you intend. Its ash handle sits comfortably, helping you work longer without losing feel. From first scoop to final pass, the hollow reads as one quiet gesture.

Cuts that stay true

When the blade holds its line, you spend time designing, not correcting. A gouge sharpened and ready on arrival moves you straight to wood, letting tool and hand learn each other in real work. Multiple widths meet the scale of the piece—spoons, bowls, or deeper textures—so every surface carries the same calm curve.

Who reaches for it

Woodworkers and carvers who shape bowls, spoons, and sculpted hollows in hard or soft woods and want steady control in the sweep.

In daily practice

Choose a width, anchor the bevel, and pull smooth, overlapping cuts to carve consistent hollows and clean textures.
  • Hand-tool work
  • Woodworking
  • Carving and shaping
  • Shop setup
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Crafted for wood shaping

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Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the blade made from?
It uses 52100 carbon steel, hardened for edge retention.
Is it ready to use when it arrives?
Yes, the edge is sharpened and ready out of the box.
What handle material does it have?
An ash wood handle finished with linseed oil for grip and control.
Which projects suit this gouge best?
Scooping and shaping hollows in bowls, spoons, and detailed wood sculpting or texturing.
What sizes are available?
Multiple blade widths from 10 mm to 45 mm (0.4 to 1.8 inches) to match your project scale.