This Senkichi 15mm Bent Flat U Gouge Socket Chisel combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern functionality. Forged in Miki City, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan — a region famed for its blade artisans — this tool features a laminated Yasuki white paper steel blade, offering exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention.The bent U-shaped design enables woodworkers to access hard-to-reach areas, making it ideal for carving intricate concave shapes, refining hollows, and working in tight spaces. Its 15mm wide blade provides excellent control for detailed wood carving and sculpting, allowing for smooth and precise cuts in various woodworking projects.The red oak handle, fitted with an iron ring, is crafted to prevent splitting and absorb the impact of mallet strikes, ensuring durability and longevity. The socket construction enhances stability, offering a secure connection between the blade and handle for demanding woodworking tasks.To use, hold the chisel with your non-dominant hand and strike the iron-reinforced end of the handle with a mallet or soft-headed tool. Guide the blade along the wood grain to create clean, accurate cuts, ideal for concave details and other specialised applications.Product Data:• Blade Width: 15mm• Blade Cutting Edge: Yasuki white paper no.2 steel• Blade Length: 65mm• Handle Length: 185mm• Handle Material: Red oak with iron ring• Ferrule Material: Iron• Tool Type: Socket Bent U Gouge• Weight: 80g• Origin: Miki City, Hyōgo Prefecture, JapanStore the chisel in a dry place, oil the blade to prevent rust, and ensure the cutting edge does not contact hard surfaces. Keep out of reach of children.