Blade measures 1/2" wide with a 5/8" bar stock x 9-1/2" long, handle is 14" with an overall length of 23-1/2". The blades are made from the extremely stable M2 high-speed steel, known for its exceptional edge-holding ability. These Henry Taylor bowl turning gouges are milled from solid round bar, these bowl gouges are created for making the best of turned bowls, for heavy profile cuts or for delicate feather cuts. Ideal for heavy profile cuts for removing excess wood, or for more delicate feather cuts. 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.