Robert Sorby 840GH-1/2  1/2" High Performance Spindle Gouge Titanium Nitride Coated 18-1/4" Overall Made from hardened and tempered high speed steel and then Titanium Nitride coated for increased resistance to edge wear. Will hold an edge much longer than standard hardened steel. Steel will resist "blued softening from overheating during grinding or heavy use Comes with hard White Ash handle and brass ferrule Handle is 12 inches long with tool being 6-1/4 inches in length Overall length is 18-1/4 inches