Mustad Under Clinch Gouge

The Mustad Under Clinch Gouge is a drop-forged hand tool specifically designed to create a clean nail bed for hoof nails by cutting a small cavity into the hoof wall under the nail clinch. When the clinch is turned down into this prepared seat, it sits flush with the hoof wall surface rather than projecting outward, significantly reducing the risk of the clinch catching on other horses' legs or tearing free during work. The blade is curved at both sides and precisely constructed to cut the cavity cleanly and to the correct depth without removing too much horn. A well-made, purpose-designed clinching preparation tool that makes a genuine difference to the finish and safety of the completed shoeing job.

For a clean embedding of the nail The Mustad under clinch gouge is a drop forged hand tool to create a nail bed for hoof nails. The blade is curved at both sides and perfectly constructed to cut a cavity that lets the nail be even with the hoof wall. This prevents the horse from self injury. The gouges is manufactured out of high quality steel and can be maintained and sharpened with common grinding and sharpening tools.