Great value bowl gouge

This gouge is perfectly useable, the grind it came with wasn't to my taste but that's no problem.

For the price I really can't argue, won't hold its edge for as long as more expensive steels but that's the trade-off
It will do the job asked of it, is suitably long and the handle is fine.

A fine first bowl gouge - won't break the bank, gouges always need sharpening regardless of steel type - this one just needs sharpening that little bit more often.

Good value for money

This is an allround bowl gouge, and it shouldn't be compared with gouges double the price. Yes, the flute is quite round, but I have found that getting the right cut depends much more on the grind and your technique, than on the shape of the flute, especially when you're a beginner. Only once you have mastered all the basic cuts will you want to spend more money on more specialised bowl gouges.

Rather shallow

If looking for a traditional bowl gouge with a parabolic flute then this isn't it. This one has the more rounded flute you would expect on a combination gouge, which may be used for bowls but is not quite so specialised.

beautiful

great to use great results. a versatile tool. amazing value. i couldnt ask for more