What size veiner, v-gouge, #11 gouge

[Scota4570]

Mine is getting short and thick, hard to sharpen.  It is about a 5mm size.  I see Track has them in 3, 5 and 7mm.  For stock carving what one should I get.  I would think that the little ones might work better but are harder to sharpen.  Any words of wisdom?

[davebozell]

I bought a 1mm V gouge first, but found it to be too fragile.  Then I bought a 3mm, which holds an edge much longer and is less fragile.  The answer to your question really depends on what you want to do with it.  I like the 3mm for outlines and incised work.  Much bigger will be difficult to use for incised carving. 

[Scota4570]

Thanks

Scot