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Richard Ergo Grip Blue Steel Taping Knife - 10"
The Richard Ergo‑Grip Blue Steel Taping Knife is a professional‑grade finishing knife engineered for applying, feathering, and smoothing joint compound with precision. Built for drywall tapers, finishers, and renovation professionals, this knife features a premium blue‑tempered steel blade paired with Richard’s high‑comfort Ergo‑Grip Santoprene® handle, delivering the flexibility, control, and durability required for smooth, flawless finishing.
The blue steel blade is designed to be flexible, allowing for superior feathering and more controlled compound application compared to stiffer stainless or carbon steel blades. The edges glide smoothly over drywall surfaces, helping achieve thin, tapered transitions that reduce sanding time. The blade extends fully through the handle (full‑tang design on most models), ensuring strength and durability through repeated use on large projects.
Richard’s Ergo‑Grip handle —made of soft, rubber‑like Santoprene—absorbs pressure, minimizes fatigue, and resists slipping, even when hands are wet or covered in drywall mud. This ergonomic profile eliminates pressure points while providing superior leverage and comfort during extended taping and finishing sessions.
Available in multiple widths (8", 10", 12"), the Ergo‑Grip Blue Steel Knife series is ideal for base coating, feathering wide seams, applying finish coats, and smoothing skim coats. It is a trusted tool for professionals who require a lightweight, flexible, and reliable finishing knife.
Key Features
- Flexible blue‑tempered steel blade delivers smooth compound flow and consistent feathering.
- Ergo‑Grip Santoprene® handle provides superior grip, comfort, and solvent resistance.
- Feather‑edge blade profile for seamless finishing on joints, butt seams, and corners.
- Lightweight, balanced design reduces hand fatigue during prolonged use.
- Ideal for applying base coats, finish coats & leveling skim coats.
- Designed for professional drywall finishers requiring flexibility and control.
Specifications
(Typical for 8", 10", and 12" sizes)
- Blade Material: Blue‑tempered flexible steel
- Handle Material: Santoprene® Ergo‑Grip (non‑slip, solvent‑resistant)
- Widths Available: 8", 10", 12"
- Design: Flexible blade with full‑tang reinforcement (varies by size)
- Use Case: Taping, feathering, smoothing, finishing
Ideal For
- Applying and feathering drywall mud
- Wide joints, butt seams, and large finishing areas
- Smooth finish coats and skim coating
- Professional drywall tapers & finishers
- Renovation and patching work requiring a flexible blade
