These Faithfull Woodcarving chisels have wooden handles, deep seated tangs, brass ferrules and fully polished blades. Please Note: Woodcarving chisels will require final sharpening prior to their first use.The FAIWCARV11 Woodcarving chisel has the following specifications: Type: Curved Carving Gouge. Blade width: 12.7 mm (1/2in). Handle: Hardwood. Curved gouges are used in place of a straight gouge to reach deeper recesses of the wood and are ideal for hollowing out and for concave carving such as the inside of bowls.