Product Info The Robust Extra Large Skew is made from Hardened and Nitrided M2 tool steel and measures 1-3/8” across and 53/8″ thick. The solid maple handle is 16” long and features a stainless steel ferrule and polyurethane finish. The lower edges of the gouge have a generous radius to help rolling the gouge to make beads and coves. The top edges also have a small radius. The edge is beveled 20 degrees and has been hollow ground on an 8” diameter wheel before honing to a razor sharp edge. The cutting edge of the gouge has been ground to a gentle 3” radius. The 3″ radius of the profile has a small return at the top, adding versatility for cutting beads and adding details. Learn more about the Nitriding process used by Robust tools here. Specifications: Blade measures: 1-3/8″ wide x 3/8″ thick and 9″ long Handle length: 16″, overall length: 23″ gentle curve double bevel skew
