The gouges from Herdim cover a wide range of all sweeps and widths necessary for carving violin, viola, cello scrolls. Tapered octagonal beech handles. Sharpened to ready-to-use. Herdim violin maker’s gouges are made of premium German carbon steel, hand-forged under a spring hammer by traditional company Henry Taylor of Sheffield, UK. This gives them supreme sharpness and excellent durability and makes them easy to re-sharpen.
- Consistent hardness through special hardening and annealing methods
- Ready-to-use bevel
Hand-forged under a spring hammer for a dense structure:
- Makes the steel stronger
- Ensures long edge life