MARSHALLTOWN BLUE STEEL TAPING KNIFE - 8"Marshalltown 8" blue spring steel taping knife for drywall finishing, joint compound application, and patching. The flexible tapered blade lays mud smoothly across paper tape, fastener spots, and seams, while the lightweight contour-grip handle reduces fatigue during long finishing sessions.
- 8" x 3" flexible blue spring steel blade
- Tapered blade edges to clear inside corners cleanly
- Plastic contour-grip handle molded over an aluminum backing plate
- Lightweight balance for extended use without hand strain
- Best for: second coats on tapered seams, fastener pass on the second coat, narrow skim work
- Marshalltown QLT contractor-grade series
Tip: Use the 8" for the second coat to widen the joint compound beyond the first-coat margins. Hold the blade at a slightly steeper angle than the first coat so it floats over the underlying tape ridges.
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