Sklar's Stille gouge, also known as a chisel, is used in conjuction with a mallet in neurological and orthopedic procedures for cutting and shaping bone. The Stille has a straight hexagonal handle for grip and the blade profile widens as it radiates from the handle, distrubuting the force. This product is available with either a beveled blade, flat blade, scooped straight blade or a funnel scoop curved blade. The tip of the blade is available in several different diameters.