Robhartley Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hi All,I don't own a marking knife as yet and looked on Amazon but they have mixed reviews and few options. Any suggestions on brands/models?Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hey Rob, i have this one. No complaints. Quite inexpensive as well.http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=60044&cat=1,42936,60044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 General marking or transfer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robhartley Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Thanks shaney i'll check that out.hhh- i want to use it for marking mainly and to reduce tear out as show in marks video recently. i have a marking gauge but realize that its not always practical on irregular shapes and larger pieces. Hey Rob, i have this one. No complaints. Quite inexpensive as well.http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=60044&cat=1,42936,60044ohhhh i like this :-) christmas gift ideas for myself i think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Capwn Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 For what it is worth, Paul Sellers uses an inexpensive ($5-6 bucks) folding Stanley knife.How about an XActo blade? They may not be glamorous, but they are sharp, inexpensive and nimble enough to get into tight corners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted November 17, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 http://www.bluesprucetoolworks.com/#!marking-knives/c1qjk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) For a general purpose layout/joinery knife, this is what I use... Not exactly cheap, but s the best I've used, hand's down... Might as well go all-in and order it with a set of his sliding bevel gauges -- again, the best I've ever used...https://www.vespertools.com.au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=11&category_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34https://www.vespertools.com.au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=16&Itemid=34 For a transfer knife, I've got the BlueSpruce set posted by Eric (plus the long awl) and a set I like a bit more from from Czeck Edge (solid carbide -- never needs sharpening -- or at least not in three or four years):http://www.czeckedge.com/ Edited November 17, 2015 by hhh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robhartley Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 thanks everyone, some great ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 For what it is worth, Paul Sellers uses an inexpensive ($5-6 bucks) folding Stanley knife.How about an XActo blade? They may not be glamorous, but they are sharp, inexpensive and nimble enough to get into tight corners.I have one of the ones he uses, works well and I resharpen the blades as needed to get more life out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-MattK- Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 http://www.bluesprucetoolworks.com/#!marking-knives/c1qjk whoa, I'd never been on that website - that's some dangerous stuff! I better step away from the shopping cart! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 For a general purpose layout/joinery knife, this is what I use... Not exactly cheap, but s the best I've used, hand's down... Might as well go all-in and order it with a set of his sliding bevel gauges -- again, the best I've ever used...https://www.vespertools.com.au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=11&category_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34https://www.vespertools.com.au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=16&Itemid=34 Oh god...I want one of everything. Deep breaths. Restraint. I can do this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Llama Posted November 17, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Oh god...I want one of everything. Deep breaths. Restraint. I can do this.Resistance is futile. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) ==^^^Yea, Aussies make some great kit... To further weaken your reserve...http://www.hntgordon.com.au/colen-clenton-marking-out-tools/colen-clenton-gauges.htmlhttps://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/store/dept/TMM/item/MS-CCGU.XX It works even better than it looks... As much as I like my TightMark, I reach for this bad boy every time... Edited November 18, 2015 by hhh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 I must not be far enough into my woodworking career to appreciate a fine marking knife or bevel gauge, cause I look at those and think, "uh, yeah right!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 ==^^^Yea, Aussies make some great kit... To further weaken your reserve...http://www.hntgordon.com.au/colen-clenton-marking-out-tools/colen-clenton-gauges.htmlIt works even better than it looks... As much as I like my TightMark, I reach for this bad boy every time...Ok, we get it. It's not helping! Not helping my wallet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 How about one of these from Lee valley. http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=69870&cat=1,42936,42949 Price is right just has a cheap handle. It's a tool not a collectors item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Staehling Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 http://www.infinitytools.com/iGaging-Precision-Marking-Knife/productinfo/100-133/This one works well and is pretty reasonably priced. Nothing fancy, but works well once you touch it up on your stones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I have the iGauging knife. It's ok for the price. If the handle was a little wider with better flat sides to keep if from rolling and a bit longer knife out from the handle it would be a great bargain . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted November 18, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 So obviously not everyone uses the blade of a slot head screw driver ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 http://xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/knives/knives/Medium-Weight-Precision-Knife-2.aspx I retouch the blade on a razor hone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I use one of these which is double bevelled on one side only. The other side is flat so you can run it against a straightedge or workpiece. http://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+woodworking-hand-tools-marking-marking-knives-marking-knife-dakota+dk1212The handle shape stops it from rolling off a bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Staehling Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I use one of these which is double bevelled on one side only. The other side is flat so you can run it against a straightedge or workpiece. http://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+woodworking-hand-tools-marking-marking-knives-marking-knife-dakota+dk1212The handle shape stops it from rolling off a bench.The one from infinity also has that blade style. It is a good choice IMO. Very versatile and works on both left and right handed marking/scoring. It is a great knife for inlay work as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I've got a right handed version of this, pretty cheap, works well. I also bought an igauging one just to see how it was, the edge was in need of honing. I flattened the back, and sharpened the edge. http://www.amazon.com/Crown-112A-Rosewood-Marking-Knife/dp/B008CRTTQO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robhartley Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Oh god...I want one of everything. Deep breaths. Restraint. I can do this.ha ha, what have I started ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 ha ha, what have I started ;-) Don't worry. Most of us have little self control when it comes to these things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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