What is a good Marking Knife?

[Tom Henry]

I was looking to purchase a Marking Knife and thought I would get some input from the experts!!!

[Hoa Dinh]

Get a hold of Steve Knight. The only possible problem is the lead time.

[Larry Fox]

I am certainly not an expert. Maybe a bit non-traditional but I typically use just a plain ole razor blade - one of the general purpose ones that you get in a pack of 100 at the BORG. I always keep one close at hand when in the shop and I find that it comes in quite handy for a variety of tasks.

[John Shuk]

This is the one I have. Very nice and made by a fellow Creeker...Dave Anderson
http://www.chestertoolworks.com/markingknives.htm

[Mike Henderson]

Lee Valley makes a good one they call a striking knife. See here.

I also like the Japanese marking knives, but you need two - a left hand and a right hand. You can find them on eBay for a good price and also at Japan Woodworker. Do a search on "marking knife" at Japan Woodworker to get the full list.

Mike

[Frank Pellow]

I really like the striking knife from Lee Valley. See: http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,42936,42949

[Bob Marino]

This is the one I have. Very nice and made by a fellow Creeker...Dave Anderson
http://www.chestertoolworks.com/markingknives.htm

Same here!

Bob

[John Branam]

I just use an exacto knife. It works well for me.

[Rob Russell]

This is the one I have. Very nice and made by a fellow Creeker...Dave Anderson
http://www.chestertoolworks.com/markingknives.htm

I second this. Very nice knife to use, good guy too (not knocking Steve Knight either).

[Cecil Arnold]

This is the one I have. Very nice and made by a fellow Creeker...Dave Anderson
http://www.chestertoolworks.com/markingknives.htm

John got it right. Have the LV, but Dave really knows his stuff.

[Neil Lamens]

Hi Tom:

Sloyd knife, I like the feel of the handle and more availble edge. Nothing pretty except its function.

[Cliff Rohrabacher]

The best markling blade anywhere is the one that just happens to be in my hand. Usually it's a razor knife.

[Tom Jones III]

Has anyone made one themselves? Looks like it wouldn't be too hard once you gave it a little thought.

[Frank Fusco]

From the looks of your picture, you are way too young to be playing with knives.

[tod evans]

Has anyone made one themselves? Looks like it wouldn't be too hard once you gave it a little thought.

these are made from an old lunchbox planer blade.....tod

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