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Taping Knives

58 taping knives from LEVEL5, Bates Choice, Red Devil and more.

Recommended Taping Knives

Plonic

32-Inch

+32-inch blade covers very wide areas in each pass
+0.5mm stainless steel blade for a flexible skim coat
+Replaceable blade for longer tool life
−Very long blade may be awkward in tight corners
No price recorded yet.
Allway

14-Inch

+14-inch blade covers wide drywall seams in fewer passes
+Built-in hammer end for tapping tasks
+Soft-grip handle for a more comfortable hold
−Carbon steel blade can rust if not kept dry
No price recorded yet.
Goldblatt

12-Inch

+12-inch blade spreads joint compound over wide areas
+Soft grip handle for comfortable extended use
+Metal hammer end for setting nails and screws
−Blue steel blade needs more care against rust than stainless
No price recorded yet.
Hyde

10-Inch

+Lightweight design for less fatigue during long jobs
+10-inch blade suits most standard drywall joints
+Blue steel blade for applying joint compound
−Blue steel blade needs more care against rust than stainless
No price recorded yet.
Kezers

22-Inch

+22-inch blade covers large wall areas in fewer passes
+Thin 0.3mm stainless steel blade for smoothing and knockdown
+Extruded aluminum body for skimming work
−At 22 inches it is too large for tight or small areas
No price recorded yet.
LEVEL5

18-Inch

+18-inch blade covers large wall areas quickly
+Stiff 0.6mm stainless steel blade for controlled spreading
+Soft-grip handle for comfortable use
−At 18 inches it is too large for tight or small areas
No price recorded yet.
Marshalltown

16-Inch

+16-inch blade spreads joint compound over wide areas
+Blade size suits spreading and feathering drywall mud
+Designed for spreading and feathering joint compound
−Wide blade is less maneuverable in tight corners
No price recorded yet.
Red Devil

6-Inch

+Lightweight plastic body is easy to handle
+Compact 6-inch size suits small patches and corners
+Plastic construction will not rust
−Plastic blade is less rigid than steel for heavy spreading
No price recorded yet.
DEKEones

32-Inch

+32-inch blade covers large wall areas in fewer passes
+Stainless steel construction for rust resistance
+Suited to large working areas
−Very wide blade is awkward in tight rooms
No price recorded yet.
Suokoun

16-Inch

+16-inch blade covers wide areas of drywall in fewer passes
+Thin 0.38mm stainless steel blade for flexible skimming
+Stainless steel blade resists rust during drywall work
−Thin 0.38mm blade flexes more than thicker taping knives
No price recorded yet.
TapeTech

10-Inch

+10-inch blade suits medium-width taping and filling
+Blue steel blade is a common material for taping knives
+Premium taping knife designed for drywall joint work
−Blue steel blade can rust if not kept dry
No price recorded yet.
TapeTech

6-Inch

+6-inch blade suits tight corners and narrow joints
+Stainless steel blade resists rust during drywall work
+Premium joint knife designed for drywall taping
−Narrow 6-inch blade covers less area per pass on wide joints
No price recorded yet.
Sheetrock

10-Inch

+10-inch blade suits medium-width taping and filling
+Soft grip handle adds comfort during extended use
+Hammer end adds a built-in striking tool
−Blue steel blade can rust if not kept dry
No price recorded yet.
Sheetrock

6-Inch

+6-inch blade suits tight corners and narrow joints
+Stainless steel blade is corrosion resistant
+Soft grip handle adds comfort during extended use
−Narrow 6-inch blade covers less area per pass on wide joints
No price recorded yet.
Warner Manufacturing

12-Inch

+12-inch blade covers wide areas in fewer passes
+Stainless steel blade is a durable material for drywall work
+Soft grip handle adds comfort during extended use
−Large 12-inch blade is less suited to tight corners
No price recorded yet.
Wyproceed

16-Inch

+Two-pack gives two 16-inch skimming blades
+Thin 0.3mm stainless steel blade for flexible skimming
+16-inch blade covers wide areas of drywall in fewer passes
−Thin 0.3mm blade flexes more than thicker taping knives
No price recorded yet.
Xwadjcd

32-Inch

+32-inch blade covers a wide area per pass
+Made of stainless steel for a rigid working edge
+Blade thickness of 0.5mm for a precise skim
−Long 32-inch length is harder to control in tight spaces
No price recorded yet.
LEVEL5

10-Inch

+Stainless steel blade for a 10-inch taping knife
+Soft-grip handle for comfortable hand control
+Metal hammer end for tapping and light demolition work
No price recorded yet.
LEVEL5

14-Inch

+Large 14-inch blade for covering wide drywall seams
+Stainless steel construction for a 14-inch taping knife
+Soft-grip handle for comfortable hand control
No price recorded yet.
Smart Spring

14-Inch

+14-inch pan holds a large batch of joint compound
+Plastic construction does not rust
+Lightweight plastic body for easier handling
No price recorded yet.
Lariceo

16-Inch

+16-inch blade covers large areas in each skimming pass
+0.5mm stainless steel blade for a flexible skim coat
+Replaceable blade for longer tool life
No price recorded yet.
Plonic

16-Inch

+16-inch blade covers large areas in each skimming pass
+0.5mm stainless steel blade for a flexible skim coat
+Replaceable blade for longer tool life
No price recorded yet.
LEVEL5

6-Inch

+Compact 6-inch blade for tight corners and small patches
+Clipped blade shape for pointing and detail work
+Metal hammer end for tapping and light demolition work
No price recorded yet.
Ceeintee

16-Inch

+16-inch blade covers wide wall sections quickly
+Replaceable 0.38mm stainless steel blade
+Stainless steel blade resists rust
No price recorded yet.
Columbia Taping Tools

12-Inch

+12-inch blade for spreading compound across wider seams
+Steel blade for drywall taping
+Comfort grip handle for extended use
No price recorded yet.
DEWALT

8-Inch

+8-inch blade suits small patches and corners
+Stainless steel blade resists corrosion
+Soft grip handle for comfortable hold
No price recorded yet.
Goldblatt
+Five sizes from 6 to 14 inches cover multiple joint widths
+Stainless steel blades resist rust
+Tempered blades for added stiffness
No price recorded yet.

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