Robert Sorby # 809H 1/2&rdquo; Oval Skew Lathe Turning Tool Overall Length 16 1/4"  HHS 809H-1/2 Skews are indispensable if a fine finish is required right off the tool Made from hardened and tempered high speed steel that that will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel and will resist "blued softening from overheating during grinding or heavy use Comes with hard White Ash handle and brass ferrule Handle is 10 inches long with tool being 6 1/4 inches in length Overall length is 16 1/4 inches