The Serpent Stake is a T-stake that is 16" long and 1.5" wide. Forged and hardened from 4140 with its smooth flowing lines, the Serpent Stake is great for for a variety of shapes. From anticlastic to synclastic forming, the Serpent Stake is great for hourglass profiles or "coke bottle" shapes. It can form long sweeping bowls and vessels, and is also great for forming anticlastic cuffs and bangles.