Elevate your woodworking precision with the Japanese Marking Knife, a specialized tool designed for both right and left-handed craftsmen to achieve unparalleled accuracy in marking and scoring.
Key Features:
- Hand-specific design (available for right or left-handed users)
- Single bevel edge for precise alignment with squares
- Includes a protective sheath for safe storage
Dimensions:
- Overall Length (with Sheath): 7-1/2 inches
- Blade Length: 3 inches
- Overall Length (without Sheath): 6-1/2 inches
Ideal for:
- Woodworkers
- Timber framers
- Furniture builders
- Carpenters
- Any craftsperson requiring precise marking
Benefits:
- Enables accurate scoring along squares and straight edges
- Single bevel design allows for flush placement against guides
- Hand-specific options ensure optimal comfort and control
- Protective sheath keeps the blade safe when not in use
Unique Advantages: Unlike double-beveled knives, this marking knife's single bevel edge allows for direct contact with squares and straight edges, ensuring pinpoint accuracy in your markings. This feature is crucial for precise joinery, layout work, and any task requiring exact measurements.
Usage Tips:
- Always choose the correct hand orientation (right or left) for your dominant hand
- Use gentle pressure when sliding the sheath onto the blade to avoid damage
- For best results, maintain a sharp edge on the knife
The Japanese Marking Knife is an indispensable tool for woodworkers who demand the utmost precision in their craft. Its specialized design addresses the limitations of standard double-beveled knives, offering a level of accuracy that can significantly impact the quality of your woodworking projects.
Whether you're laying out dovetails, marking cut lines for timber framing, or scoring precise lines for furniture construction, this marking knife provides the control and accuracy you need. Its compact size and included sheath make it easy to keep on hand, ready for use whenever precision marking is required.
