Blade measures 1/2" wide x 7-1/2" long, handle is 14" with an overall length of 21-1/2". The blades are made from the extremely stable M2 high-speed steel, known for its exceptional edge-holding ability. This Henry Taylor Hamlet These Henry Taylor detail gouges are designed for very fine point work. The shallow flute and heavy cross section of the long & strong gouges make them stable and easier to control. It is particularly helpful when the tool is projecting some distance from the tool rest, as for example in multi axis turning. They are used mainly in spindle work for cutting beads and coves or for shaping of weed pots, finger tops, or boxes. All Hamlet Craft Tools are manufactured in Sheffield, UK, by Henry Taylor Tools. Henry Taylor Tools has been crafting a wide range of hand-crafted edge tools for over 185 years, employing traditional methods, modern technologies, and the finest steel.