Crown Tools 251 1-Inch Oval Skew Chisel is specially developed to allow the blade to move more easily along the tool rest than normal rectangular shaped chisels. Made from M2 High Speed Steel (Rockwell 62/64) and fitted with an ergonomically designed 8-1/2-Inch stained Beechwood handle with heavy duty brass ferrule. Gives up to six times the edge life of carbon tools. This skew chisel is applicable for making turned table legs, bed posts, or other decorative objects.