A palette knife was designed for mixing and works best for that purpose, although
many artists will use it for painting. There are many qualities of palette knives.
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quality stainless steel spatulas! Made by artists, for artists.
A palette knife is designed for mixing and works best for that purpose, although many artists will use it for painting. There are many qualities of palette knives. Palette knives will vary in quality, spring and length. We make three qualities and a variety of sizes. Each responds in a different way. After extended use in water, steel knives may begin to rust. The stainless steel knives work beautifully and will
not rust. We also carry a complete line of large, tempered steel spatulas for large work or applying gesso. Finally, we manufacture an inexpensive plastic knife for the beginner. This comes in the traditional flat and also the offset. The offset is easier to work with as it helps to keep ones knuckles out of the paint. Ample time and thought should go into the selection of a palette knife to ensure getting the correct tool for the project at hand.
Stainless Steel Spatulas A selection of the finest Italian Steel Spatulas. Painters of frescos and large landscapes are always looking for high quality knives. These are the best. Print makers mixing ink or painters will find this an excellent selection. All knives have beautiful hand shaped, polished wood handles. Made by artists for artists. BLADE BLADE NUMBER DESCRIPTION LENGTH WIDTH
A. 800895 B. 800869 C. 800891 D. 800892 E. 800893 F. 800894
Trowel Blade Palette Knife Straight Blade Straight Blade Straight Blade Straight Blade
6-7⁄8" 7-1⁄2" 4-3⁄8" 4-1⁄8" 5-5⁄8" 5-3⁄8"
1-1/4" 1" 3/4" 1-1/4" 1"
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Steel Painting & Palette Knives Richeson Italian Painting Knives One Piece Tempered Steel
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For painting in the impasto technique or mixing and scraping paint, these steel, trowel-style blades are great. These knives have been hand forged by the same family in Italy for over 100 years. Each knife is mounted to a hand polished rosewood handle. The size and shape of the blade result in great differences in spring and control. Always “dry” test the knife before purchasing.
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steel!
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500804 500806 500808 500810 500812 500814
Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset
Painting Painting Painting Painting Painting Painting
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1-1⁄4" 2 -3⁄8" 1 -5⁄8" 1 -7⁄8" 1 -1⁄8" 2 -1⁄4"
3⁄8" 1⁄2" 3⁄8" 5⁄8" 3⁄8" 5⁄8"
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500816 500818 500820 500822 500824 500826
Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset
Painting Painting Painting Painting Painting Painting
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2-3⁄8" 5⁄8" 2-7⁄8" 5⁄8" 2-1⁄2" 1⁄2" 3-1⁄4" 1⁄2" 1-5⁄8" 1⁄2" 3-3⁄8" 1-1⁄8"
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500828 500830 500832 500834 500836 500838
Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset
Painting Painting Painting Painting Painting Painting
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2 -1⁄8" 3⁄4" 3 -1⁄8" 3⁄4" 2 -3⁄8" 1-1⁄8" 3 -7⁄8" 1-3⁄8" 2 -1⁄8" 3⁄4" 3 -1⁄4" 7⁄8"
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500840 500844 500846 500848 500851 500852
Offset Painting Offset Painting Offset Painting Offset Painting Flat Palette Flat Palette
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2-7⁄8" 3⁄4" 2" 3⁄4" 4-1⁄8" 1-1⁄4" 2" 1-1⁄8" 3-1⁄2" 5⁄8" 3-7⁄8" 3⁄4"
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Y. 500853 Z. 500861 AA. 500862 BB. 500863 CC. 500864 DD. 500865
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Flat Palette Flat Palette Flat Palette Flat Palette Offset Palette Offset Palette
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5 -1⁄4" 4 -5⁄8" 3 -5⁄8" 5 -1⁄4" 2 -3⁄4" 3 -3⁄8"
5⁄8" 5⁄8" 1⁄2" 5⁄8" 1⁄2" 5⁄8"
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EE. 500866 FF. 500867 GG. 500870 HH. 500872 II. 500880 JJ. 500881
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Offset Palette Offset Palette Flat Palette Offset Palette Flat Palette Multi Angled
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4-1⁄4" 5⁄8" 4-3⁄4" 5⁄8" 3-3⁄8" 5⁄8" 3-1⁄8" 3⁄4" 3-1⁄8" 1⁄2" 3-7⁄8" 1-1⁄2"
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Painting & Palette Knives Stainless Steel Painting & Palette Knives
Professional Quality Stainless Steel!
These hand-forged knives have a polished olive wood handle. Great for acrylics because it absolutely will not rust. The size and shape of the blade will result in great differences in spring and control. NUMBER DESCRIPTION LNGTH WDTH
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A. 501808 B. 501812 C. 501814 D. 501820 E. 501822 F. 501862 G. 501865 H. 501840 I. 501828 J. 501881
Trowel Knife 1-1/2" 3/8" Trowel Knife 1-1/8" 3/8" Trowel Knife 2-1/8" 5/8" Trowel Knife 2-1/2" 1/2" Trowel Knife 3-1/4" 1/2" Flat Palette 5-1/8" 3/4" Offset Palette 3-1/2" 3/4" Trowel Knife 2-7/8" 3/4" Trowel Knife 2-1/4" 3/4" Multi-angled 3-7/8" 1-1/2"
Economy Painting Knives This is a one-piece stamped painting knife that is available in 10 shapes.
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High Quality Student Grade
K. 500891 L. 500892 M. 500893 N. 500894 O. 500895 P. 500896 Q. 500897 R. 500898 S. 500899 T. 500900
Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset Offset
1-1/4" 3/8" 1-1/2" 3/8" 1-7/8" 1/2" 2-1/4" 5/8" 2-1/8" 5/8" 2-3/8" 1/2" 2-7/8" 5/8" 2-3/4" 7/8" 2-7/8" 3/4" 3-3/8" 1-1/8"
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Stainless Steel Canvas Scraping Knives
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These quality steel canvas scrapers effectively remove paint from painted or primed canvas surfaces without damaging it. These scrapers feature double-edged steel blades which are set in polished wooden handles. NUMBER
U. 502000 V. 502005
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2-5⁄8" 4-3⁄8"
Painting & Palette Knives Plastic Painting and Palette Knives Safer to use than metal knives, these one-piece molded plastic knives are also more economical, durable and easy to clean. Available in 5 different blade shapes. NUMBER DESCRIPTION
500821 2-3/8" Offset Trowel 500825 2" Diamond Knife C. 500850 3-3/4" Straight Knife D. 500868 3" Offset Trowel E. 500889 Scotty Painting Knife A.
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Polybagged Plastic Knives All plastic knives are available bagged without a header. They are great for workshops! NUMBER
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500817 500819
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Some styles of our plastic knives can be ordered in clear plastic canisters. Great for counter top display or classrooms. NUMBER DESCRIPTION
500831 500829 500827 500800
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Professional Knife Assortment An assortment of 6 each of 19 different styles of Richeson painting and palette knives. Assortment contains: 500804, 500806, 500808, 500810, 500812, 500814, 500816, 500818, 500820, 500822, 500824, 500826, 500828, 500830, 500832, 500852-53, and 500864-66.
Italian Knife Set Set of 6 forged steel painting knives in a wooden gift box.
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Plastic Knife Canisters
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NUMBER 500876 13"
Supreme Knife Assortment An assortment of 10 stainless steel knives with olive wood handles and 10 traditional Richeson knives. Assortment contains: 501808-881 and 500851-867. NUMBER 500877
Empty Knife Display 10"
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An assortment of 12 each of 5 plastic knives, and 6 each of 10 styles of student knives. This assortment contains: all five plastic knives and 500891-900.
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