Footprint 4.5"/115mm Trade Tool - Heavy Duty Multipurpose Knife with Full Tang Steel Blade & Durable Leather Fibre Scales. Perfect for Site Work, Prep Tasks & Everyday Trade Use. Sheffield Made

• MOST VERSATILE KNIFE YOU'LL OWN – One of our oldest product designs that's stood the test of time and is now used for way more jobs than it was ever intended… including but not limited to: preparing surfaces, shaping materials, opening tight spaces, trimming filler, assisting with site prep, gardening tasks, and—believe it or not—being put through some extreme trade challenges in the outback, down under. This hardworking tool should be a staple part of any professional or DIY toolbox.
• BUILT TO LAST – Crafted from a single piece of high-quality carbon steel that’s heat treated to maintain a dependable edge for longer. The 4.5 inch/115mm machine-ground blade is a heavy duty utility knife built for tough, demanding tasks. The full tang blade runs the entire length of the handle to increase strength & prevent snapping. The tapered, thick spine provides a clear striking head for hammering. And boy can it take some beating.
• MAKE IT YOUR OWN - The basic handle is made from leather fibre that has a rubber-like feel, held in place by 3 strong rivets. In fact, the blade will last so long that it frequently outlives its handle. But over the years, we've had hundreds of tradespeople tell us that they've crafted their own because they loved the blade so much that they couldn't bear to part with it.
• UK DROP FORGED – The only one like it in the UK! It does what it says on the tin. It's basic and rough round the edges, but perfect for jobs that require brute force and bad language. Whether you're using it in the garden, as a scraper, for electrical work, plastering, decorating, woodworking, general utility tasks, outdoor projects, or glazing as it was intended. Even whack it with a hammer… hack away, friends.
• BRITISH MADE - All of Footprint's trade/side knives are manufactured in Sheffield, where we have an international reputation for steel-making. Each one goes through 14 manufacturing processes to transform a bar of high quality carbon steel into this incredibly strong and long-lasting toolbox staple. In our 4th generation of a family-owned business, that's been manufacturing since the 1700s, we know a thing or two about producing quality tools.

EVERYONE LOVES FOOTPRINT TOOLS! Here are some reviews of our different tools: Trade Knife: "Now this is a Trade Knife, soft spine, reliable edge. A proper craftsman’s tool." "As a plumber this is great for decommissioning lead pipework, durable enough to be used with a hammer." Line Pins: "I have been in the trade over 20 years and can’t fault the Footprint line pins. They are the only ones I will use." Pipe Grips: "Always a pair of Footprints in my toolbox. Got pairs passed down. One of the best tools you can have if you’re a plumber." Cold Chisel: "Well what can you say about Footprint—quality tools and this is no exception. Most of my tools from this company have become lifelong helpers. Always performs well and reaches deeper cavities when breaking through." "I have a lot of old chisels from before the imports flooded the market. My 12" Footprint works better than many newer chisels. I give it a light trim and sharpen it once in a while and it’s good to go." ABOUT FOOTPRINT: A British hand tool manufacturer with a heritage of UK production dating back to the 1760s. The Footprint range has an international reputation for quality and performance. This reputation has been achieved through a long-standing focus on manufacturing excellence. FOOTPRINT TRADE KNIFE: Forged from a single piece of high-quality steel from handle to tip for dependable strength Heat-treated blade engineered for long-lasting use Striking surface on the back of the blade for controlled hammer assistance when needed Leather fibre handle scales for a secure grip 3 strong rivets hold handle scales in place for demanding tasks Versatile multipurpose knife originally created to remove putty from windows but now useful for a wide range of trade, prep & utility jobs that require force & precision Visit our Amazon store for more quality hand tools for builders, bricklayers, stone masons, electricians, plumbers, woodworkers, joiners and decorators.