These gouges are more "U" shaped than any other sweep. They are well suited for fluting and preliminary outlining of relief carvings. Their shape allows a clean, deep cut in one pass without fear of the corners of the tool digging in. pfeil carving tools and sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precision. pfeil is undoubtedly the finest carving tool on the market, second-to-none in terms of manufacturing quality and durability.
