This tools is Titanium Nitride coated for increased performance and resistance to edge wear. The cutting edge on these tools will outlast Sorby normal tools by a minimum of three fold. Spend less time sharpening and more time turning. This tool is sharpened with a standard grind. Milled from solid round bar stock providing mass and stability. Made from high speed steel, properly hardened and tempered. And titanium coated. Without the titanium coating, the steel a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel and resist "blued" softening from overheating during grinding or from heavy turning. It comes with hard White Ash handle and brass ferrule. Handle is 10” long with tool being 6-1/2" in length. Overall length is 16-1/2".