Q: What's the blade angle on this?
It's ground to a keen 25° bevel with a 55° included angle at the tip, giving it a fine edge for slicing wood fibers cleanly.
05D2005 - Veritas Workshop Striking Knife
Like pencils, there never seems to be a striking knife at hand when you need it. We've produced this high-quality, well-priced knife so you can affordably leave several around your shop.
The knife has an A2 tool-steel blade with a 55° included angle at the tip. Ground to a keen edge at a 25° bevel angle, it slices wood fibers cleanly. It leaves an incised marking line that serves to guide a saw or chisel when starting a cut, helping to improve accuracy.
At less than 1/32" thick and 5/16" wide, the blade projects about 1 1/2" from the handle, making it particularly useful for the precise transfer work required for dovetail layouts. The dual bevel makes it equally comfortable for right- or left-hand use, or marking either side of a reference surface.
The nylon-reinforced ABS handle is contoured for a comfortable, controlled grip, with flats on the sides to provide tactile cues for blade orientation and finger placement. They also prevent the knife from rolling on a surface. Supplied with a guard to protect the tip in storage. 6 5/8" long overall.
Made in Canada. Excellent value in what should be a shop staple.
It's ground to a keen 25° bevel with a 55° included angle at the tip, giving it a fine edge for slicing wood fibers cleanly.
Yes, the dual bevel makes the striking knife equally comfortable for right- or left-hand use, or for marking either side of a reference surface.
A knife leaves an incised line rather than a graphite mark, which guides a saw or chisel more precisely when starting a cut and improves layout accuracy.
It ships with a guard that protects the blade's tip during storage.
The handle is nylon-reinforced ABS, contoured for a comfortable grip, with flats that provide tactile cues for blade orientation and keep the knife from rolling on a surface.
| Materials | A2 tool steel blade; nylon-reinforced ABS handle |
| Dimensions | 6 5/8" overall length; blade less than 1/32" thick, 5/16" wide, projecting about 1 1/2" from handle; 55° included tip angle; 25° bevel angle |
| Includes | Striking knife; tip guard |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Workshop Striking Knife
Like pencils, there never seems to be a striking knife at hand when you need it. We've produced this high-quality, well-priced knife so you can affordably leave several around your shop.
The knife has an A2 tool-steel blade with a 55° included angle at the tip. Ground to a keen edge at a 25° bevel angle, it slices wood fibers cleanly. It leaves an incised marking line that serves to guide a saw or chisel when starting a cut, helping to improve accuracy.
At less than 1/32" thick and 5/16" wide, the blade projects about 1 1/2" from the handle, making it particularly useful for the precise transfer work required for dovetail layouts. The dual bevel makes it equally comfortable for right- or left-hand use, or marking either side of a reference surface.
The nylon-reinforced ABS handle is contoured for a comfortable, controlled grip, with flats on the sides to provide tactile cues for blade orientation and finger placement. They also prevent the knife from rolling on a surface. Supplied with a guard to protect the tip in storage. 6 5/8" long overall.
Made in Canada. Excellent value in what should be a shop staple.
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