The bowl gouge is known as the "master tool" for bowl turners. Use the Sorby 842H Short Bowl Gouge 3/8" to produce either massive profiling cuts or delicate finishing cuts. This "short" version has a little less blade and handle length for those that those that find a shorter tool more comfortable or practical to use. Standard tip grind. 12" handle with an overall length of approximately 19-3/4". Ash handle. England