I was looking to purchase a Marking Knife and thought I would get some input from the experts!!!
I was looking to purchase a Marking Knife and thought I would get some input from the experts!!!
Get a hold of Steve Knight. The only possible problem is the lead time.
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.
This is the one I have. Very nice and made by a fellow Creeker...Dave Anderson
http://www.chestertoolworks.com/markingknives.htm
I could cry for the time I've wasted, but thats a waste of time and tears.
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
Last edited by Mike Henderson; 10-04-2006 at 12:59 PM.
I really like the striking knife from Lee Valley. See: http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,42936,42949
Same here!Originally Posted by John Shuk
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I just use an exacto knife. It works well for me.
I second this. Very nice knife to use, good guy too (not knocking Steve Knight either).Originally Posted by John Shuk
John got it right. Have the LV, but Dave really knows his stuff.Originally Posted by John Shuk
Good, Fast, Cheap--Pick two.
Hi Tom:
Sloyd knife, I like the feel of the handle and more availble edge. Nothing pretty except its function.
The best markling blade anywhere is the one that just happens to be in my hand. Usually it's a razor knife.
Has anyone made one themselves? Looks like it wouldn't be too hard once you gave it a little thought.
From the looks of your picture, you are way too young to be playing with knives.
Originally Posted by Tom Jones III
these are made from an old lunchbox planer blade.....tod
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