TM 9-243TYPES AND USESMost knives have cutting edges and are used to cut,pare, notch, and trim wood, leather, rubber, and othermaterials. However, putty knives are used to apply andspread putty when installing glass.SHOP KNIFERUBBER CUTTlNG KNIVESThe shop knife is used to cut wallboard, paper,cardboard, linoleum, canvas, and upholstery materials.Most shop knives have an aluminum handle and havestorage space for five interchangeable blades in the5-inch handle.POCKET KNIFERubber cutting knives come in a variety of styles andshapes. Some taper to a blunt round point. Some have ashort, wide blade. Others have a long, wide hollowground blade. The handle is usually oval in shape.SADDLER’S KNIVESSaddler’s knives are used on leather and come in differ-ent shapes. One has a broad point on a 1-1/8-inch by5-inch blade. One has a 5/8-inch by 3-7/8-inch squarepoint blade. Another has a 5-inch rounded-end blade.Shoe knives are similar to saddler’s knives, but usuallythey have a 3/4-inch by 3-1/4-inch blade.Pocket knives are used for light cutting, sharpeningpencils, cutting string, and whittling. They are not suita-ble for heavy work. There are many styles and shapes.Some are multipurpose and have an assortment ofblades which are used for forcing holes, driving screws,and opening cans, as well as cutting. The blades arehinged and contained within the case when not in useand are spring loaded to keep them firmly in place whenopen or closed.34-2
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