93-14.308
Object Name
Knife, Putty
Materials
Wood --Metal
Catalogue Number
93-14.308
Dimensions

L: 18.4cm W: 3.1cm H: 1.7cm

Description

A putty knife with a wooden handle. The handle is cylindrical with a flat top and bottom and made of a light brown hardwood. The blade is wide and flat. It tapers toward the top and ends in a flat edge. There is a stamp on the blade reading "?(RE)KA" The width of the knife edge is 1 3/16".

History

Putty knives are tools that can have many applications. They have a wide blade for spreading and smoothing materials. The blade is not sharpened. They are traditionally used for glazing the edges of windows, but can be used for painting, applying cement, and countless other uses.