Crown M42 1/2″ Side Grind Bowl Gouge

• Made of M42 High Speed Steel with a Parabolic Flute
• Holds an edge up to 3X longer than standard HSS tools
• Triple tempered and Cryogenically treated to a hardness 66-69 HRC
• Can be honed to a very sharp edge
• Comes fitted with a 16″ Handle with a Copper Ferrule
• Hand Crafted in Sheffield England

These tools from Crown Hand Tools are made of M42 high speed steel that goes through a triple hardening process that includes cryogenic treatment. This makes a superior steel for turners that takes a very sharp edge. The Crown M42 tools will hold an edge up to 3 times longer than turning tools made of M2 high speed steel. They perfect for abrasive woods, hardwoods but will also work well for softer woods. People who want to save time by sharpening less will love these gouges. The bowl gouges are fitted a 16″ handle and copper ferrule.

This bowl gouge measures 1/8″ larger in diameter than the size listed