This specialised wood carving tool from Michihamono is similar to a U gouge tool, but convex instead of the standard concave shape. A superb chisel such as this is recommended for rounding out edges. The long handle is large enough to be held with two hands, yet is designed for crafting the finest detail wood carvings possible. Use it for inverted shapes like ears or legs on birds.This quality, heat treated professional Japanese wood carving tool will ensure quality results, excellent for most general types of carving.This excellent quality, Japanese made wood carving chisel is great for your intricate wood working. The high quality blade is made of the finest high carbon laminated steel with a deep penetrating tang and masterfully hand crafted heat treated shank and blade. The blade has been sharpened and honed so it's guaranteed to be razor sharp right out the packaging, while the shank has been treated to resist corrosion. This makes the tool last a very long time.Please note that the background grid in the picture is in square millimetres. The handle is approximately 18cm long.