Veritas Workshop Striking Knife

Like pencils, there never seems to be a striking knife at hand when you need it. Veritas has 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.

Veritas Workshop Striking Knife Details:

• Rugged A2 steel blade retains a sharp edge
• 55° included angle with 25° bevels slices wood fibers cleanly
• Thin, narrow and long blade is ideal for transferring dovetails
• Dual-bevel blade style is comfortable for right- or left-handed use
• Contoured ABS handle is durable and comfortable to grip