GIUSTO MANETTI | Gilding Knives — stainless steel
These knives have stainless steel blades and wooden handles. They are designed specifically for cutting gold leaf on a gilder's cushion without catching on the leather.
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These GIUSTO MANETTI Gilding Knives are knives with stainless steel blades and wooden handles. They are available with two cutting profiles: ground on one edge or on both.
The knives are specifically made to slice gold leaf on a gilder's cushion without catching on the leather - simply apply slight pressure and use a cutting movement. They are also useful as a tool with which to transfer leaves from books to gilder’s cushions. They are 15 cms long, and can be used for cutting both precious metal leaves and imitations.
TIP! It is advisable to keep the knife dry at all times to avoid deterioration. If necessary, prior to fresh use clean the blade with 99.9% pure ethanol.
Price per knife.
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