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 FAIWCARV12 Woodcarving chisel has the following specifications: Type: Skew Carving Chisel. Blade width: 12.7 mm (1/2 inch). Handle: Hardwood Used for smoothing the surface of a carving to take out any tool marks, ideal for precise paring and detailed finishing especially in corners. Please Note: Woodcarving chisels will require final sharpening prior to their first use.