A paring gouge is a type of chisel that is used for paring, or removing small amounts of material from a workpiece. It has a slightly curved blade that is ground to a sharp edge. The blade is set at an angle to the handle so that it can be used for both push and pull cuts. Paring gouges are available in a variety of sizes, with the most common being 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2.