The 5" blade is the all-purpose finishing knife -- wide enough to feather second and third coats of drywall mud smoothly, narrow enough for controlled work in corners and around outlets. The most versatile taping knife size.

• 5" blade width
• Full-tang blade construction
• Solid steel head
• Flexible blade for smooth compound feathering
• Ergonomic handle
• For drywall taping, mudding, and joint compound application

Best For: Second-coat and finish-coat drywall mud application, feathering wider than the 4" allows, spreading compound over patches, and general finishing work. Flex blade rides the surface smoothly to leave less material to sand. Pair with the 4" for taping and a wider knife (8"-12") for the final skim coat.