A spokeshave is a hand tool used primarily for shaping and smoothing wood. It features a flat body with a blade positioned between two handles, allowing the user to push or pull the tool along the wood surface. Spokeshaves are particularly useful for creating curved shapes, such as the spokes of a wheel, hence their name. This tool is commonly used in woodworking and can be made from various materials, including metal and wood. Spokeshaves come in different designs, such as flat spokeshaves and round spokeshaves, each suited for specific tasks in the shaping process.