A straight edge with a spine that tapers to the tip in a straight or near-straight line. The whole edge contacts a flat surface at once, so it cuts cardboard and rope on a bench better than any curved blade, and the fine tip is excellent for detail work.
Knives
3
Blade range
1.96″–3.2″
Weight range
2.09–4 oz
The shape across the size range
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Pro-Tech Runt 5 · Wharncliffe
1.96″ blade · 2.09 oz · ~0.9″ tall
Gerber Fastball · Wharncliffe
3″ blade · 0.11″ spine · 2.7 oz · ~0.9″ tall
Spyderco Yojimbo 2 · Wharncliffe
3.2″ blade · 0.157″ spine · 4 oz · ~1.55″ tall
Spine thickness, same scale
0.11″
0.157″
Length and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Outline traced from the maker's side-profile photo.
