This excellent wood carving U gouge is made in Japan by Michihamono, a renowned carving tool manufacturer, from high-speed steel that contains chromium for enhanced hardness andvanadium for improved wear and abrasion resistance. The short, ergonomic handle made fromstrong walnut wood makesit easy for you to use itwith one hand when carving, resulting in clean, smooth cuts every time. This tool has a ferrule that compresses the handle and ensures it can withstand the blows of a hammer.With its round sweep, this tool can carve grooves without the corners of the blade damaging the grain of your wood. This tool is useful forroughing out, due toits ability to remove large amounts of wood. This tool is effective with either pushingby handor struckwith a hammer.Approximate Dimensions & Product Data:Blade Material:High-Speed SteelBlade Width: 12mmHandle Material:Walnut WoodHandle Length:120mmOverall Length: 190mmPlease note: The blade edge is sharp, keep out of the reach of children. Store without the blade contacting any hard surface to avoid dulling the cutting edge.Photos with background grids are measured in millimetres, with each square representing one square millimetre.