What you see here is a top-notch woodcarving chisel. This powerful tool is made for heavy duty carving. The blade, forged from high-quality steel and sharpened to perfection, is flat and ready for the challenge. Use this blade to cut straight lines or make thin, flat indentations in the wood.The shank and bolster of this handy tool are formed with a single piece of steel, gearing the tool towards a long life. The end of the wooden handle features a metal loop. Not only does this allow for maximum control, but it also protects the hand from blows from the mallet.(Please note there may be some play in the hoop).Approximate measurements:Handle length: 13cmEntire length of tool: 23cmPlease note: The background grid in the picture is in square millimetres.Kindly note, as these tools are hand crafted, there may be a slight variation in the angle of the blade relative to the handle and/or shank, this will vary from tool to tool. Please be assured this variation is normal and will not affect the quality or efficacy of this tool.