Gouges for all types of carving. American-made, hand-forged, heat treated, and tempered high carbon tool steel. All types have flat-sided palm handles. Overall handle diameter is 1-3/8 inches. Overall length is 4-1/2 to 5 inches. Ramelson gouges supplied by Stadtlander Woodcarvings are available with either a Factory Edge or an Extra Sharp edge. The factory does their best to provide a sharp edge but inevitably this is a mass production effort. It is recommended that gouges purchased in this condition are sharpened prior to using. Gouges purchased in the Extra Sharp condition have been pre-sharpened by an experienced woodcarver and are ready to use for woodcarving. Use the selection guide below to determine which gouge best suits your needs. DOWNLOAD RAMELSON SELECTION GUIDE (1.5 MB)