This Michihamono woodcarving skew chisel is one of the most often used carving tools since it can be utilized for a variety of tasks, including roughing out and finishing wood carving projects. With a Japanese cypress handle that is ergonomically built to fit in the user's hand and heat-treated Blue Paper Steel (Aogami) No.2, the same type of steel used in creating Japanese swords and high-end cutting tools, this tool is a great addition to your woodcarving tools and will provide many years of service.Because of its pointed tip, this skew chisel can carve corners and angles on a wood carving that a normal chisel or gouge couldn't. This tool can also be used to smooth out slightly curved surface of the wood and clean the edges of grooves made by a parting tool.Approximate Dimensions & Product Data:• Blade Material: Blue Paper Steel (Aogami) No.2• Blade Width: 9mm• Handle Material: Japanese Cypress Wood• Handle Length: 180mmPlease note:The blade edge is sharp, keep out of reach of children. Store the blade without coming into contact with hard surfaces to avoid dulling the cutting edge.