Faithfull Marking Knife with FSC® Hardwood Handle & Brass Ferrule

Seems decent, not much to go wrong

Firstly, the item looks nothing like the picture, the knife has rounded hardwood handle with a very attractive deep grain with a large ferrule to hold the blade, which is diamond-shaped ( or more accurately rhombus-shaped ) with a major axis of 40mm, which gives two marking edges of just over 15mm that come to a robust sharp point, a point which is excellent for making small marking points, which is a big improvement on my previous various half-measures. The blade body has a very reassuring and robust thickness of 3.4mm, it is very very flat on one side and the two sharp marking edges are created by large bevels of the blade. The whole thing feels light to hold and looks sculptured and elegant and is a pleasure to look at. A very very nice tool that is beautifully proportioned and functional, and only £6 or so, so top marks for value for money too. Edit: since writing the review the picture seems to have been updated and now reflects reality.

Very useful tool. Came sharp straight out the packet, seems a good quality blade and well made. I’ve knocked a star off as the finish on the handle is horrible. Real shame everything else is spot on but they have put the cheapest, patchiest finish on it.

The Faithfull marking knife is a solid budget option that does exactly what you need it to. I’ve had no problems with it so far, and it makes clean, precise marks which are ideal for woodworking tasks. It’s straightforward to use and feels reliable enough for regular use. For the price, it offers great value and performs well without any fuss. Pros: Good value for money Makes clean, accurate marks Reliable and easy to use Suitable for general woodworking No issues with performance Cons: Not as refined as premium marking knives Basic handle design Overall, a dependable marking knife that’s perfect if you want something effective without spending a lot.

The shape of this marking knife makes it particularly useful, giving the ability to mark to either side of a guide. The detachable protective cover for the blade is a useful addition. It is good quality, solid and economical as I have come to expect from the Faithfull brand.

I like this knife

POSITIVE: 1. This is really useful for marking lines precisely; far more accurate than a pencil or scriber. 2. If you press lighly, the cut has virtually no thickness and is tighter to the ruler than a pencil-line. 3. It arrived sharp and blemish free. NEGATIVE: 1. The handle is unbelievably light and can't have much strength (Poplar wood?). 2. A light cut is not visible on straight-grain wood. Cutting deeper risks breaking the flimsy handle. 3. It is carbon-steel and prone to rust so it needs to be stored with a corrosion inhibitor of some sort. Oiling it will risk making the wrong sort of marks! RECOMENDED? A cautious 'YES'. The handle is worrying but it would be easy enough to make a replacement handle.

Good quality vs price point. Wooden handle. Feels nice. Very very sharp. Easily cuts across the grain. Flat vack allows you to mark right to the line every time. Recommended.

Très bien

Good quality for the price. I use this for all my marking needs now.

Cuchillo para marcar de muy buena calidad. Fácil de afilar y retiene el filo muy bien. El bisel a un lado permite crear una buena pared donde apoyar la espalda del formón con bastante precisión.

Arrived damaged in the box. Tip was broken and the blade was completely dull. Will return

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