M42 Stay Sharp tools by Henry Taylor set a new standard for quality and performance in woodturning tools. Unlike other types of high speed/PM tool steel that sacrifice extreme edge retention for the ability to be honed to a keen edge, or vice versa, M42 Stay Sharp tools provide both for optimum performance you can count on. Made in England

• Hand-forged to traditional 3/4" Roughing Gouge profile
• Made of M42 ‘super steel’ for optimum edge holding ability
• Can be honed to a razor sharp edge
• Supplied with hand-polished stained beech handle
• Sharp, ready to use out of the box
• NOT for use on bowls, use only on between center/spindle work