This Michihamono's high-quality wood carving tool has a sharpened blade made of high-speed steel that is ready to use straight out of the box. Because of its size, this blade is ideal for fine detail work and producing intricate patterns in wood carving projects. The blade is also skewed, allowing you to make a variety of cuts depending on how you hold the tool. This professional chisel comes with a sturdy cherry blossom wood handle that secures the tang for improved carving and provides comfort to the user when using it. This tool's skew cutting edge makes it an excellent tool for finishing backgrounds and getting into small crevices. This tool can also be used to reach areas of wood where square-edge chisels would be difficult to use. Purchase this 6mm skew chisel, as well as different blade sizes, to carve wood in a variety of widths (each sold separately). Approximate Dimensions & Product Data: • Blade Material: High Speed Steel• Blade Width: 6mm• Handle Material: Cherry Blossom Wood• Handle Length: 180mm Please 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.