Q: What is a shop knife used for?
A shop knife like this one scores layout lines across wood fibers more cleanly than a pencil, giving a precise reference for a saw or chisel.
Pistol grip allows greater force for a more visible line.
The unique handle shape on this marking knife lets you use it comfortably with a pencil grip when fine control is needed, or a pistol grip that allows greater force to be applied for a more visible line.
The removable blade design lets you flip the blade for right-hand or left-hand use, or for flush registration on either side of a reference surface.
The blade, made of PM-V11 tool steel, is 3/32" thick and about 3/8" wide with a 55° spear-point tip. At 2 1/4" long, it projects 1" from the handle. Ground to a keen edge at a 25° bevel angle, it slices wood fibers cleanly.
The handle is zinc alloy with a matte black coating and a stainless-steel blade-clamping knob. 6 3/4" long overall.
Made in Canada.
A shop knife like this one scores layout lines across wood fibers more cleanly than a pencil, giving a precise reference for a saw or chisel.
Yes, the blade flips end-for-end to sit flush against either reference surface, so it works equally well right- or left-handed.
The pencil grip suits fine, controlled marking where accuracy matters most, while the pistol grip lets you apply more force for a deeper, more visible line; most people default to the pencil grip and switch to the pistol grip only when a line needs to show up clearly.
PM-V11 tool steel, ground to a 55° spear-point tip with a 25° bevel for slicing wood fibers cleanly.
| Materials | PM-V11 tool steel blade; zinc-alloy handle; stainless-steel clamping knob |
| Dimensions | 6 3/4" overall length; 2 1/4" blade (1" exposed); 3/32" thick × 3/8" wide blade; 55° spear-point tip; 25° bevel angle |
| Includes | Shop knife |
| Color/Finish | Matte black handle coating |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Shop Knife
The unique handle shape on this marking knife lets you use it comfortably with a pencil grip when fine control is needed, or a pistol grip that allows greater force to be applied for a more visible line.
The removable blade design lets you flip the blade for right-hand or left-hand use, or for flush registration on either side of a reference surface.
The blade, made of PM-V11 tool steel, is 3/32" thick and about 3/8" wide with a 55° spear-point tip. At 2 1/4" long, it projects 1" from the handle. Ground to a keen edge at a 25° bevel angle, it slices wood fibers cleanly.
The handle is zinc alloy with a matte black coating and a stainless-steel blade-clamping knob. 6 3/4" long overall.
Made in Canada.
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