Vinyl - Knives - Crain Tools

No. 102 Combination Knife

This resharpenable combination knife includes a long hook edge on one side and a deep hook edge on the other. The long hook edge has a sharp point and works well for precision cuts, particularly in following a previously scored line. The deep hook edge works well for long rough cuts in sheetgoods. The edges are pre-sharpened to an extreme sharpness. The blade is made from a special high carbon steel that holds an edge longer and is easily resharpenable. The contoured wood handle fits well in the hand and permits a strong grip. Net weight: 4 oz.

No. 732 Extra-Grip Utility Knife

This utility blade knife has knurling up front as well as finger contours that provide better grip for precise cutting. Pivots open quickly for blade storage by loosening the folding thumb screw. Replacement blades are easily removed from the body with a teeter-totter action generated by internal ridges. Precision blade clamp holds tight and is magnetized for easier blade changes. Takes hook or utility blades. Blades: No. 295 (utility) or No. 996 (hook). No blades are included with this knife. Net weight: 3 oz.

No. 189 Hook Handle Utility Knife

This utility blade knife has many added contours to provide improved grip and greater pulling power. Works especially well with hook blades on tough vinyl. The wide contoured midsection transitions to a narrow rear hook in proportion to the palm and fingers. The rear hook gives the little finger improved advantage for greater pulling power. The body pivots open by loosening the folding thumbscrew for fast access to replacement blades. The precision blade holder holds the blade tightly even at extended length. Blades: No. 295 (utility) or No. 996 (hook). No blades are included with this knife. Net weight: 4 oz.

No. 727 Delphin Knife

This utility or hook blade knife has a hinged body that opens rapidly using a double-lead thumbscrew in the center of the body. The body can be opened by rolling the wheel across a surface for access to blade storage. The knife is contoured for enhanced grip, and has a precision blade holder that holds blades tight even at extended length. The knife comes with a plastic carrier that fits inside a pocket. Blades: No. 295 (utility) or No. 996 (hook). No blades are included with this knife. Net weight: 4 oz.

No. 730 Utility Knife

This classic utility or hook blade knife has a knurled body for solid grip. Designed with a compact profile and precision blade carrier for making detailed cuts in sheet vinyl materials. Pivots open quickly for blade storage using the folding thumbscrew. Takes hook or utility blades. Blades: No. 295 (utility) or No. 996 (hook). No blades are included with this knife. Net weight: 4 oz.

No. 996X Hook Blades (15)

Includes a pack of 15 high-quality German-made hook blades. The hook shape keeps the cutting edge off the floor when cutting over concrete. They are also good for following score lines in linoleum and making long rough cuts in sheet vinyl materials. These blades come in a plastic box with a hinged lid that snaps closed for storage. They can be used in most utility knives and any of the following Crain tools: No. 189 Hook Handle Utility Knife, No. 247 Multi-Purpose Wall Trimmer, No. 265 Stand-Up Cutter, No. 727 Delphin Knife, No. 728 Folding Utility Knife, No. 730 Utility Knife, and No. 732 Extra-Grip Utility Knife. Pack weight: 2 oz.

No. 006 Airway Knife

The Gundlach No. 6 Airway Knife holds specialized blades for vinyl installation. The Crain No. 025A Airway Straight (Gundlach No. 25-AB) and Crain No. 026A Airway Hook (Gundlach No. 26-AB) blades are used with this knife. Comes with one No. 025A straight blade. These blades have a square central cutout that fits on a square boss in the knife that eliminates blade wobble. The blade holder has a long neck and an optimal angle for making cuts in sheetgoods materials. The knife body has finger contours to enhance grip. The knife halves open for blade storage by loosening the case-hardened fastener. Net weight: 6 oz.

No. 025A Airway Straight Blades (12)

Includes a vial of 12 Gundlach No. 25-AB trapezoidal-shaped straight blades for the Gundlach No. 6 Airway Knife (Crain No. 006). The Airway knife and blades are specialty blades for vinyl installation. These blades have a square central cutout that fits on a square boss in the knife that eliminates blade wobble. The blades are reversible and have two cutting edges. They come in a clear plastic vial with a re-sealable plastic lid for storage. Pack weight: 1 oz.

No. 026A Airway Hook Blades (12)

Includes a vial of 12 Gundlach No. 25-AB Hook Blades for the Gundlach No. 6 Airway Knife (Crain No. 006). The Airway knife and blades are specialty blades for vinyl installation. These blades have a square central cutout that fits on a square boss in the knife that eliminates blade wobble. The blades are reversible and have two hook- shaped cutting edges. They come in a clear plastic vial with a re-sealable plastic lid for storage. Pack weight: 1 oz.

No. 005 Ward Handle

The Gundlach No. 5 Ward Handle knife is a specialized sheetgoods installation knife that allows blades to be mounted at different angles depending on the material. Blades can be mounted at a steep angle for stiff commercial vinyls and thick linoleum, or at less steep angles for regular materials. Takes Crain No. 012 (Gundlach No. 12-WB) Standard Blades or No. 013 (Gundlach No. 13-WB) Heavy Blades. This knife can also take the Gundlach No. 26-AB Hook Blade with the blade screw passing through the square hole of this blade. Comes with one No. 012 Standard Blade. Net weight: ¹/₁₆ oz.

No. 012 Ward Standard Blades (12)

Includes a pack of 12 Standard Blades (Gundlach No. 12-WB) for the No. 005 Ward Handle (Gundlach No. 5). These specialized blades for sheetgoods installation can be mounted at steep angles for stiff commercial vinyls and thick linoleum, or less steep for regular materials. These blades are regular blades in comparison to the No. 013 (Gundlach 13-WB) Heavy Blades which are larger. The blades are packaged in a plastic tube with re-sealable lid for storage. Pack weight: 1 oz.

No. 013 Ward Heavy Blade

Includes a pack of 12 Heavy Blades (Gundlach No. 13-WB) for the No. 005 Ward Handle (Gundlach No. 5). These specialized blades for sheetgoods installation can be mounted at steep angles for stiff commercial vinyls and thick linoleum, or less steep for regular materials. These blades are heavy blades in comparison to the No. 012 (Gundlach 12-WB) Regular Blades which are smaller. The blades are packaged in a plastic tube with re-sealable lid for storage. Pack weight: 1 oz.

No. 060 Dexter Linoleum Knife

This knife has a 2 ¹/₂” deep hook blade that is ground especially for cutting linoleum. It is a permanent riveted blade and handle combination. (See the Crain No. 066 handle and No. 064 blade for the Dexter interchangeable handle and blade.) The blade of the No. 060 is made from high carbon steel, and is resharpenable. The wood handle is contoured for enhanced grip and has a dark varnished finish. This is the Dexter No. X752 ¹/₂ (EDP No. 52140) Linoleum Knife. Net weight: 3 oz.

No. 063 Dexter Vinyl Knife

This knife has a 2 ¹/₂” deep hook blade that is ground especially for cutting vinyl. It is a permanent riveted blade and handle combination. (See the Crain No. 066 handle and No. 064 blade for the Dexter interchangeable handle and blade.) The blade of the No. 063 is made from high carbon steel, and is resharpenable. The wood handle is contoured for enhanced grip and has a dark varnished finish. This is the Dexter No. VX752 ¹/₂ (EDP No. 52160) Vinyl Knife. Net weight: 3 oz.

No. 070 Dexter Custom Handle

This knife is one of the best available for vinyl installation. The angled blade holder puts the blade at an optimal angle for long cuts, and keeps the knuckles off the floor. Takes standard utility and hook blades. The body has the classic contour of Dexter linoleum knives, and pivots open for blade storage by unscrewing the end cap. This is the Dexter No. 7 Custom Handle. Blades: No. 295 (standard utility) or No. 996 (standard hook). No blades are included with this knife. Net weight: 6 oz.