High Speed Steel Parting Tool – 1/16″ Thick

This parting tool blade is ground with a unique hollow ground edge that forms a pair of cutting spurs on each side of the bevel edge. These spurs score cross grain fibers and shear end grain leaving a smooth surface. A taper is also ground back from the hollow ground edge to eliminate binding in the cut. Blades are 6-1/2″ long and 1/16″ (2mm) thick. It features an innovative secondary grind design near the parting tip for easier, quicker sharpening. Handle length 11-1/2″. Features: Unique parting tool design and hollow ground edge High Speed Steel (HSS) edge lasts 6 times longer than carbon steel Innovative secondary grind design near the parting tip Ideal for fine detailing, small diameter cuts, and clean separation Specifications: Blade Thickness: 1/16″ (1.6 mm) Blade Length: 6-1/2″ long Blade Material: High Speed Steel (HSS) Handle: Ash Handle length: 11-1/2″ Long What’s Included: (1) Sorby High Speed Steel Parting Tool – 1/16″ Thick