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==Stanley Knife== | ==Stanley Knife== | ||
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* Also known as a utility knife | * Also known as a utility knife | ||
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==Wallpaper knife== | ==Wallpaper knife== | ||
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* Lightweight disposable plastic knife with snap-off segmented blade | * Lightweight disposable plastic knife with snap-off segmented blade | ||
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* Blades easy to replace | * Blades easy to replace | ||
* Durable metal bodied versions also exist. | * Durable metal bodied versions also exist. | ||
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==Pocket Knife== | ==Pocket Knife== | ||
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The forerunner of the above knife types, these are no longer popular for DIY use, but are still used by some. | The forerunner of the above knife types, these are no longer popular for DIY use, but are still used by some. | ||
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* Some pocket knives include other small tools, which usually prove to be more useful for inflicting minor self injury than DIY. | * Some pocket knives include other small tools, which usually prove to be more useful for inflicting minor self injury than DIY. | ||
* Toolchest in a [http://www.wengerna.com/giant-knife-16999 pocket knife] | * Toolchest in a [http://www.wengerna.com/giant-knife-16999 pocket knife] | ||
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==Craft knife, X-acto knife== | ==Craft knife, X-acto knife== | ||
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These are small knives sometimes used in DIY, but more popular for craft use. The handles are somewhat like a writing pen, and the blades used are scalpel blades and other blades of a similar size. | These are small knives sometimes used in DIY, but more popular for craft use. The handles are somewhat like a writing pen, and the blades used are scalpel blades and other blades of a similar size. | ||
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==Scalpel== | ==Scalpel== | ||
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More used for [[Bad Ideas Links|DIY surgery]] than house maintenance, the most popular pattern of these is a 1 piece metal handle with no moving parts, into which the scalpel blade snaps into place. Designed for sterilisability. | More used for [[Bad Ideas Links|DIY surgery]] than house maintenance, the most popular pattern of these is a 1 piece metal handle with no moving parts, into which the scalpel blade snaps into place. Designed for sterilisability. | ||
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==Carving Knife== | ==Carving Knife== | ||
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==Electrician's knife== | ==Electrician's knife== | ||
* Insulated handle | * Insulated handle | ||
* Used to cut [[cable|wire]] insulation | * Used to cut [[cable|wire]] insulation | ||
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==Lead knife== | ==Lead knife== | ||
* for lead roofing | * for lead roofing | ||
* Long hook-nosed blade | * Long hook-nosed blade | ||
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==Carbide tipped knife== | ==Carbide tipped knife== | ||
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* Good for use on tough workpieces, such as tile backing board | * Good for use on tough workpieces, such as tile backing board | ||
* [http://www.pureadhesion.co.uk/product/218/hardibacker-carbide-tipped-scoring-knife Hardibacker carbide tipped knife] | * [http://www.pureadhesion.co.uk/product/218/hardibacker-carbide-tipped-scoring-knife Hardibacker carbide tipped knife] | ||
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==Blades== | ==Blades== | ||
Revision as of 12:03, 11 November 2010
Stanley Knife
- Also known as a utility knife
- Retractable and fixed blade versions
- Stanley is a brand name often used for this type of knife, regardless of brand.
- The toughest of the knives popular for DIY
Wallpaper knife
- Lightweight disposable plastic knife with snap-off segmented blade
- 9mm & 18m blades
- Very cheap, many for £1
- Widely used for tasks where high strength is not needed
- Blades easy to replace
- Durable metal bodied versions also exist.
Pocket Knife
The forerunner of the above knife types, these are no longer popular for DIY use, but are still used by some.
- Higher initial purchase price, zero ongoing costs
- The non-replaceable blade(s) must be resharpened
- Most types can snap shut on fingers in some situations, which is not really a Good Thing.
- Heavier and bulkier than wallpaper knives
- Some pocket knives include other small tools, which usually prove to be more useful for inflicting minor self injury than DIY.
- Toolchest in a pocket knife
Craft knife, X-acto knife
These are small knives sometimes used in DIY, but more popular for craft use. The handles are somewhat like a writing pen, and the blades used are scalpel blades and other blades of a similar size.
- Many blade shapes are available.
- X-Acto is another trade mark that has fallen into general usage
Scalpel
More used for DIY surgery than house maintenance, the most popular pattern of these is a 1 piece metal handle with no moving parts, into which the scalpel blade snaps into place. Designed for sterilisability.
- Disposable plastic handles scalpels are also common
- Useful for removing splinters, and other very fine work
Carving Knife
Kitchen knives aren't much use for DIY, but mean looking serrated ones can be used as a chipboard saw if caught without the right tools.
Electrician's knife
- Insulated handle
- Used to cut wire insulation
Lead knife
- for lead roofing
- Long hook-nosed blade
Carbide tipped knife
- Tough long lasting carbide tip
- Massively outlasts steel blades
- Good for use on tough workpieces, such as tile backing board
- Hardibacker carbide tipped knife
Blades
File:Knife blades 132-3.jpg
2x wallpaper knife blades 9mm & 18mm. Stanley type
