Snakewood & Bronze Marking Knife
Snakewood & Bronze Marking Knife
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Expertly crafted, the Snakewood Marking Knife is a must-have for woodworking enthusiasts. The stunning wood handle and metal ferrule provide a comfortable grip and improved precision. Indulge in the exquisite quality of this marking knife and elevate your woodworking projects to the next level.
Every marking knife comes with 2 blades and a hex key for easy blade changes.
Years of testing, prototyping and development has gone into this, and it’s finally available for you to experience.
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Marking Knife - Additional Info
Age Restrictions (18+)
To purchase knives from this site you must be over eighteen years of age. It is a criminal offence to sell knives, knife blades or razor blades to anyone under the age of eighteen.
Thin Blade
The blade this handle is made to fit is roughly 0.7mm thick meaning it can get into the thinnest of gaps with ease. The situation I find this is useful is when transferring the tails to the pins when dovetailing. But in reality, it can be used for all sorts of woodworking applications, both fine and rough.
Rigid
Despite being thin, the blade is still surprisingly rigid compared to a normal scalpel blade. There is a small amount of deflection if you're comparing it to a thick Japanese marking knife, however you quickly get used to it. You will be surprised how little pressure it takes to score a thin, accurate, crisp line with this thing.
Double Bevel
I've often had people questioning how easy it is to use a double bevel knife as opposed to a single bevel. Mainly, how do you run it up against an edge, and how do you stop it from digging in? Realistically, this comes down to practice and gaining muscle memory when holding the knife at a particular angle. It doesn't take long to master. I can vouch for this both in my personal experience, and when I've observed my students switch to this design.
Sharpening
Sharpening knives often has to be done freehand, meaning it's very easy for a beginner to quickly make a dogs dinner of a marking knifes bevel. These blades however are easily sharpened. Simply dispose of the blunt blade in a safe manner, and replace it with a new one! They cost pennies when you buy them in larger packs and will last you for years. It also means you no longer have to feel guilty about opening packaging, removing glue, or cutting up sausages with your shiny marking knife.
Custom Handle
The material of the handle and ferrule is entirely up to you. Do you need it? Absolutely not. You can just as easily buy a cheap handle from Amazon to suit your blade and it will work fine. But purchasing one of my handles will help support me in what I do, and provide you with the luxury you deserve!
Finish
Your knife is protected in 3 different finishes, each serving their own purpose in adding to the durability, the feel, and the aesthetics of the knife. It takes a long time and a lot of care. If you'd like to know more about this process, see my blog post here.
I really don't want to sell this as a product you need to own. It really isn't. However what I can promise you is upon opening the box for the first time, you will be blown away by the look, feel and control this tool will provide you. It really will be a tool you can treasure for life.
An absolutely beautiful and unique marking knife - not only the ergonomic design, but also the choice of materials. I was going to give it to my brother for Christmas, but I’ve decided to keep it. I’ll buy him a woolly hat instead…
After admiring these knives for a very long time I bought one as a gift for a friend. The knife is absolutely perfect, my only regret is not buying one for myself too.
Well designed, well crafted and well sold. It's a beautiful thing to look at, handle and use.
Thank you.
Was it a lot of money? Yes!
Too much money? Personally, I don't think so.
This knife is a a piece of art. It is beautifully made from exotic materials: Purple Heart and Bronze. It is an object that fills the senses. The packaging is of Apple standard and adds to the pleasure of ownership. The knife is beautifully balanced and thing of tactile delight.
I have lusted over Matt’s knives for a while now and I’m so pleased now I have one in my possession.
Mmm! The Purple Heart Plane Screwdriver is looking very appealing now.
Absolutely lovely. Beautiful wood, expertly made and the balance is superb.