3" Stainless Steel Putty Knife

This 3 inch stainless steel putty knife is the one to grab for spreading fairing compound or thickened epoxy over a repair and scraping off squeeze-out before it cures. The 3 inch width pulls filler flat across a gouge or a row of old screw holes in a single pass and still fits between deck hardware.

Jobs that suit a 3 inch blade

Load filler into dings and strike it off level with the surrounding gelcoat. Scrape drips, old sealant and cured runs off the bench and the mixing board. Wipe the blade clean with acetone while the mix is still wet.

• Blade width: 3 in
• Blade: stainless steel
• Part number: 181

Thickening your own filler? The epoxy filler consistency chart shows how much to stir in for a peanut butter mix that stays put on a knife.

California residents: Proposition 65 warning for cancer and reproductive harm, see P65Warnings.ca.gov.