Shirabiki Japanese Tracing Knife V-Shape Hand Forged in Japan (HRC 63) Right and Left Handed Engraving Wood Carving (15mm)

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This tracing knife is exceptional. Its Japanese name, kensaki shirabiki, means "saber-tipped tracing knife". It is used to draw lines much thinner than those of a pencil.
Unlike the Western-style marking knife with handles, this Japanese marking knife allows the user to have great control. It has no handle so that it lies flat on a workpiece for drawing lines even in narrow spaces. It can also be used as an oblique chisel, for example to clean the base of dovetails.
The V-tip is used to draw assemblies on both the left and right side when transferring marks from one part to another.
White high carbon steel blade (HRC 63) covered with a softer layer of steel. Its composition as well as its rectified back and its wide bevels make it relatively easy to sharp.
Hand forged in Japan, its beautiful matte silver finish with a hammered pattern makes it a pleasure to use and a must-have in your tool chest.

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This tracing knife is exceptional. Its Japanese name, kensaki shirabiki, means "saber-tipped tracing knife". It is used to draw lines much thinner than those of a pencil. Unlike the Western-style marking knife with handles, this Japanese marking knife allows the user to have great control. It has no handle so that it lies flat on a workpiece for drawing lines even in narrow spaces. It can also be used as an oblique chisel, for example to clean the base of dovetails. The V-tip is used to draw assemblies on both the left and right side when transferring marks from one part to another. Blade White high carbon steel covered with a softer layer of steel. Its composition as well as its rectified back and its wide bevels make it relatively easy to sharp. Hand forged in Japan, its beautiful matte silver finish with a hammered pattern makes it a pleasure to use and a must-have in your tool chest.