The Faithfull Straight Gouge Carving Chisel comes with wooden handle, deep seated tang, brass ferrule and fully polished blade. Gouges are designed with a concave blade to remove wood without causing splintering. The depth of the curve or sweep determines the depth-of-cut. This product is made with FSC® 100% Certified Wood from well-managed forests.Please Note: Woodcarving chisels will require final sharpening prior to their first use.