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Marking Knives & Edge Tools · Classic or long neck
RUITOOL Woodworking Marking Knife, Double Bevel
$19.91
Selected: Classic, with leather sheath
A knife for striking layout lines that a chisel or saw can follow. The double bevel works in either hand and against either side of a square.
- Blade
- High-carbon steel, double bevel
- Hardness
- 58 HRC minimum on the classic knife, maker's figure
- Classic blade
- 1.8 in, with leather sheath
- Long-neck blade
- 2.6 in, thin, for tight joints
Fits
- Left and right hands
- Softwoods and hardwoods
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What it does
The Marking Knife, in three points
Double bevel
Both faces are ground, so you can mark left or right of the rule without switching knives.
High-carbon steel
The classic blade is hardened to at least 58 HRC and ground on a CNC machine.
Flat handle
Riveted hardwood scales with flat sides keep the knife from rolling off the bench.
Specifications
- Blade
- High-carbon steel, double bevel
- Hardness
- 58 HRC minimum on the classic knife, maker's figure
- Classic blade
- 1.8 in, with leather sheath
- Long-neck blade
- 2.6 in, thin, for tight joints
- Handle
- Hardwood, flat sided so it does not roll
- Versions
- Classic, with leather sheath / Long neck, 2.6 in thin blade
At the bench
A pencil line has width, and a knife line does not. Run this blade along a square and it cuts the surface fibers. A chisel then drops into the cut, and a saw starts beside it without tearing. The classic model has a 1.8 in blade and a leather sheath. The long-neck model has a thin 2.6 in blade that reaches between dovetail tails, and two grooves in the handle to place your fingers.
Check before you buy
- Classic blade for general marking, long neck for tight joints.
- You have a stone to touch up a high-carbon edge.
- You will keep the blade sheathed or boxed between jobs.
Limits
Pick another one if
The two shapes suit different joints. For general layout on a bench, take the classic knife. For transferring tails to pins in narrow dovetails, take the long neck. If you want both, our boxed set holds one of each. A marking knife is a layout tool, and prying or carving hard with the tip will snap it.
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From buyers
What buyers say about the Marking Knife
4.6 out of 5 from 145 ratings. Reviews word for word, with the critical ones left in.
RUITOOL Marking Knife
This is my first marking knife, so I chose to go with this one because of the brand. I have purchased flush cut, and pull saws of the same brand. Based on the quality of the saws I've been using over the years, I was more comfortable with taking a chance with RUITOOL versus other brands within the same price point. I was more happy than impressed with the quality since it was my first marking knife. I will share that the overall fit and finish is on my quality scale would be 8/10. The blade is super sharp and seems to be of good quality high carbon steel. The handle is nicely shaped and finished, the wood species, I don't know. The sheath can certainly be improved, although its functional, I suggest a better designed sheath or case would be great. I would recommend the knife for first timers like myself and as a backup for those with more experience than myself with marking knives.
A bit heavy and unwieldy but functional
The tool has a lot of heft to it and is not the most ideal for marking your projects - it is a little unwieldy. However, it did come well finished and sharp from the factory and marks just fine. Included is a heavy plastic guard that goes over the cutting section, and a leather tip sheath. The sheath does not actually snap closed on the cutting tip, however - it is too small. Overall, it is an acceptable, if not ideal marking tool.
Nice tool. Sheath is garbage.
The marking knife itself looks pretty solid and has a smooth finish on the handle. It's full tang, so I expect it to hold up well to my use. I can't comment on how hard or durable the edge is - but pretty sharp right out of the box. As others mentioned - the sheath is pretty much garbage. I got a nice little poke trying to use it the first time. Doesn't even look like the stitching goes through the leather. I threw mine away. It comes with a small plastic cover that I plan to keep.
Pleased with this item.
This product presents itself as being of good quality, a proper size for my hand to use appropriately, and a reasonable value for the money. I wasn't interested in the cheapest option I wanted one that was of good quality and would be durable for long term use.
Questions
Marking Knife: answers
Is it for left-handed use too?
Yes. The blade is beveled on both sides and works in either hand.
Which model comes with a sheath?
The classic knife comes with a leather sheath.
How hard is the steel?
The classic blade is tempered to a minimum of 58 HRC, by the maker's figure.
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