Introducing the Michihamono 6mm Left-Handed Woodcarving Tool, with Custom-Shaped Spiral Gouge, that has a top-notch blade made of high-speed steel. Because of its size, this blade is ideal for fine detail work and producing intricate patterns in wood carving projects. The handle is made from cherry blossom wood, that gives a light and comfortable grip. The custom-shaped spiral gouge of this tool is sharpened diagonally, which provides a smooth cutting edge and clean finished surface of your woodcarvings. This tool is also convenient for finishing the parts where the wood grain changes. The blade is beveled on the left side for left-handed wood carvers, or for people who prefer to work with left-sided bevel of the blade.This tool is great for detailed whittling and carving of statues or sculptures. The product has a sharp, precise high-speed steel blade that is known for its durability, and its custom-shaped cutting edges are perfect for ultra-fine line wood carvings. This wood carving tool can also be used in hard-to-reach areas of wood, where square-edged chisels cannot penetrate.Approximate product details:• Type of Tool: Wood Carving Tool with Spiral Gouge• Blade Length: 6 mm• Handle Length: 180 mm• Type of Bevel: Single• Side of Bevel: Left• Blade Material: High-Speed Steel• Handle Material: Japanese Cherry Blossom Wood• Made in JapanTo use, it is recommended that you hold this tool using your non-dominant hand, so that it does not dig into the back of the wood when you are carving from the front, and vice versa. Using your non-dominant hand lessens the pressure you need to put on this tool when wood carving, thus, you don't have to worry of uncontrolled carving on your woodworking projects.Disclaimer: Due to the extreme sharpness of the blade, make sure to keep it out of reach of children. The shape of the blade also makes it susceptible to breaking off in the wood if it is buried too deeply, so use it gently with great caution. For maintaining the sharpness, store the blade with its cap on after it has been oiled. You should sharpen it against a whetstone or oil stone for maximum sharpness.