Richard Ergo Grip Series Flexible Carbon Steel Taping Knife - 8"

The Richard Ergo‑Grip Series Flexible Carbon Steel Taping Knife is a professional‑grade drywall finishing tool engineered for smooth compound application, high flexibility, and exceptional user comfort. Designed for finishers, tapers, and renovators, this knife combines a flexible high‑carbon steel blade with Richard’s advanced Ergo‑Grip Santoprene® handle, making it ideal for taping joints, feathering edges, patching drywall, and detail smoothing.

The blade is constructed from 0.05" to 0.065" thick high‑carbon steel, offering the perfect balance of strength and flex needed for precision compound spreading. Every blade is full‑tang, heat‑treated, tempered, ground, mirror‑polished, and lacquer‑sealed, ensuring long‑lasting durability, corrosion resistance, and consistent performance. A hollow‑ground profile on both sides ensures smooth compound flow and even material distribution with every pass.

The soft Santoprene® Ergo‑Grip handle is ergonomically sculpted to reduce fatigue and eliminate pressure points during extended use. It provides superior traction, cleans easily, and resists solvents. A broad hilt guard, recessed finger angle, and built‑in finger cavity allow users to maintain maximum control, preventing slips while taping or scraping. Many models also include a die‑cast steel hammer head —perfect for setting drywall nails without switching tools.

Available in multiple widths (4", 6", 8"), this taping knife series is essential for finishers seeking flexibility, precision, and premium ergonomics.

Key Features

• Flexible high‑carbon steel blade, 0.05"–0.065" thick for optimal flex and smooth feathering.
• Full‑tang construction, heat‑treated, tempered, ground, polished, and lacquer‑sealed.
• Hollow‑ground blade for superior flexibility and even compound distribution.
• Santoprene® Ergo‑Grip handle provides comfort, slip‑resistance, and solvent resistance.
• Broad hilt guard protects hands from slipping while scraping.
• Recessed finger angle & finger cavity improve precision and reduce hand strain.
• Die‑cast steel hammer head on select models for setting drywall nails.
• Ideal for taping, patching, feathering, smoothing, and detail finishing.

Specifications

(Typical for common sizes—4", 6", 8")

• Blade Material: Flexible high‑carbon steel
• Blade Thickness: 0.05"–0.065" (1.27–1.651 mm)
• Construction: Full tang; tempered and polished
• Handle Material: Santoprene® (rubber‑like, solvent‑resistant)
• Edge Profile: Hollow ground on both sides
• Hammer Head: Die‑cast steel (select models)
• Available Widths: 4", 6", 8"
• Made In: Canada (varies by distributor)

Ideal For

• Taping drywall joints
• Feathering and smoothing compound
• Patching holes and repairing damaged drywall
• Skim coating and detail finishing
• Contractors who prefer a flexible blade for tight control and smooth blending