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1. Narex Pair Right & Left Hand Marking Striking Notching Violin Knives 813701/813711
Feature
These knives are manufactured by highly respected tool maker in Czech RepublicBlades are made from hardened and tempered high speed steel
Blades are 1/2 inche wide by 1/8 inche thick and 6 1/4 inches long
Blades are beveled on one side only to keep the cut absolutely tight to your rule or square.
Skew is 30 degrees and bevel is 35 drgrees
Description
This is a right and left hand marking knife set made by Narex Tools of the Czech Republic. These knives will draw a much finer line on wood than an awl or pencil. They are beveled on one side only to keep the cut absolutely tight to your rule or square. Defines an exact line for starting a chisel or saw blade. Blades are 1/2 inches wide by 1/8 inch thick and 6 1/4 long. Made from super hard tempered and hardened high speed steel. Will take and hold an excellent edge.2. Crown 112A Rosewood Marking Knife - Left Hand
3. PFEIL "Swiss Made" Marking Knife
Feature
K720 steel bladeCan be used left or right handed
1-3/8" blade
7" overall length
Description
A marking knife is the most accurate way to "scribe" lay out lines for any fine, hand cut joinery. This beautiful example from the manufacturer of "Swiss Made" carving tools is perfect for all your joinery lay out work. Featuring a K720 steel blade with a 60 degree, ground point allows the knife to be used left or right handed. The round Bubinga handle fits in the hand like pencil for accurate marking and features two small flats to prevent the tool from rolling on your bench top. Measurements: 1-3/8" blade and 7" overall length.4. Hock 1/4" Marking Knife
Feature
Hock 1/4" Marking KnifeDimensions are: 1/16" x 1/4" x 7"
High carbon steel
Made in USA
Description
Right- or left-hand, spear point marking knife blade (the bevels are on one side only) are perfect for scribing fine lines against a straight edge. No handles. High carbon steel.5. Marking Knife
Feature
Razor edge steel blade severs wood fibersProduces very accurate line, aids in making precise cuts with saw or chisel
Double-beveled blade for right- or left-hand use; hardwood handle has comfortable smooth finish; flattened sides prevent roll-away
7 inches long
Description
The tool steel blade of this marking knife is sharpened to a razor edge, which severs wood fibers as the knife is drawn over them. This produces a very accurate line, which aids in making precise cuts with saw or chisel. Blade is double-beveled for right- or left-hand use. Hardwood handle has a comfortable smooth finish; flattened sides prevent roll-away. Blade is double-beveled for right- or left-hand use. Hardwood handle has a comfortable smooth finish; flattened sides prevent roll-away. 7 inches long.6. Big Horn 19061 Marking Knife
Feature
Double beveled for both right and left hand scribingMade in India
More accurate than pencil for marking a line
Description
The tip of this quality Big Horn marking knife from India is double beveled for both right and left hand scribing. Overall length is 7-inches with a 1-1/2-inch blade and 5-1/2-inch wood handle.7. Made in UK Crown Pair Right & Left Hand Marking Striking Knives Rosewood Handle
Feature
Made by Crown Hand Tools in Sheffield EnglandHave Genuine Rosewood handles
Right and Left Hand
Blades are beveled on one side only to keep the cut absolutely tight to your rule or square.
Hardened Tool Steel Blade is 3/4" wide x 2" long. Overall length 6".
Description
This is a right and left hand marking knife set made by Crown Hand Tools of England. These knives draw a much finer line than an awl or pencil. They are beveled on one side only to keep the cut absolutely tight to your rule or square. Defines an exact line for starting a chisel or saw blade. Blade is 3/4 inches wide x 2 inches long. Overall length 6 inches. Plantation grown rosewood handles.8. Narex Left Hand Marking Striking Notching Violin Knife 813711
Feature
This knife is manufactured by highly respected tool maker in Czech RepublicBlade is made from hardened and tempered high speed steel
Blade is 1/2 inche wide by 1/8 inche thick and 6 1/4 inches long
Blade is beveled on one side only to keep the cut absolutely tight to your rule or square.
Skew is 30 degrees and bevel is 35 drgrees