simple knives in the form of straight sheets of steel stock with perpendicular blades
originally for workers in sheet good mills such as rubber mills
Compare thinner extension blades.
Comparison to European Shoe Knives
similar, but
- often shorter and narrower
- always flat, never curved
- usually designed for use with a handle, though they can be used without one
Common Widths
- 9/16 inch
- 5/8 inch
- 3/4 inch
Handles
Mill blades are used bare or inserted into adjustable mill blade handles. Mill blade handles typically fix blades in place with set screws, allowing the user to set the amount of blade exposed, as well as sharpen the blade down over time.
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