The Michihamono Short Bent Shallow U Gouge 21mm Chisel is perfect for carving wooden bowls, spoons, and masks. Featuring a high-speed steel blade, it ensures durability and sharpness, while the sakura wooden handle provides a comfortable grip for detailed woodworking tasks.The bent design and U-shaped blade has been ideally shaped to carve curved and recessed areas, making it ideal for carving out bowls, spoons, masks, and other projects that require hollowing out large areas.To use, hold the chisel with your dominant hand as you would a dagger, and angle the cutting edge of the blade to the wood surface before applying pressure to make smooth, shallow cuts. Use your non-dominant hand to support, guide, and add additional pressure as required.Product Data:• Blade Material: High-speed Steel (stainless, rust-resistant)• Handle Material: Sakura wood• Blade Width: 21mm• Handle length: 140mm• Blade Type: Short Bent, Shallow U GougeStore the chisel with the blade cap secured and ensure the blade does not contact any hard surface to maintain its sharpness. Blade is sharp, keep out of reach of children. Regular honing will keep the blade in optimal condition for continued precision work.Photos with background grid is shown is in square millimetres.