Many lathe tool rests are rough; sometimes causing rectangular shaped skews to catch, jump, and create nasty gouges on the work. This 1"" wide Oval Skew from Crown has no sharp corners so it moves smoothly over the tool rest, and transfers leverage to the cutting edge more efficiently. Cuts cleanly and leaves a mirror finish. Skew has a 6-1/2"" long blade with an 8-1/2"" long handle for an overall length of approximately 15"". Hardwood handle. HSS blade. England