{"product_id":"ivy-classic-flexible-tape-knife-6-inch","title":"Ivy Classic 6 in. Flexible Tape Knife, High-Carbon Steel, Hammer-End Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ivy Classic 6 in. flexible tape knife is the drywall finisher's daily-driver blade for embedding joint tape, knocking down a first coat, and feathering the edges of a second. Mirror-polished high-carbon steel blade in the standard 6 in. tape-knife profile, full-tang construction, riveted into a heavy plastic handle with a brass hammer cap on the butt for setting nails as you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 in. flexible high-carbon steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard tape-knife width. Flex profile is the right springiness for bedding paper tape into joint compound and pulling a smooth first coat without dragging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror-polished blade face\u003c\/strong\u003e — compound releases cleanly from a polished surface. Matte or pitted blades pick up mud as you work and leave streak lines in the finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — the blade runs the full length of the handle and is riveted through; won't loosen or rotate under repeated pull strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass hammer-end cap\u003c\/strong\u003e — molded into the butt of the handle for setting drywall nails as you tape. Saves switching tools when you find a popped nail mid-coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy plastic handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — molded ergonomic profile with hang hole; brass hardware visible on the front (rivet) and back (cap) for the “professional drywall tool” look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbossed “IVY Classic” gold logo on handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbedding paper joint tape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 in. is wide enough to bed tape in a single pull stroke without leaving wrinkles or bubbles. The flex profile lets you press the tape into the seam without cutting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst coat of joint compound:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply mud over the bedded tape, pull a smooth coat with the 6 in. blade, and feather the edges into the wallboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouch-ups and patches:\u003c\/strong\u003e small holes, dings, popped-nail dimples, hairline cracks — load the blade with mud, smooth it in, scrape off the excess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting drywall nails:\u003c\/strong\u003e the brass hammer cap on the butt is the right size for tapping nails flush as you encounter them during taping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScraping:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried mud splatter, loose paint, light caulk — the rigid edge handles general scraping when a flexible blade is what's at hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It's NOT For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWider mud passes\u003c\/strong\u003e — for second and third coats on butt joints and tapered seams, step up to an 8 in. or 10 in. blade. A 6 in. blade leaves visible “tracks” on a wide coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy paint removal\u003c\/strong\u003e — the flexible blade will fold under the force needed to lift cured paint. Use a stiff scraper or a rigid putty knife instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrying or chiseling\u003c\/strong\u003e — the flex profile means the blade bends rather than levering. Use a stiff blade or a pry bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Ivy Classic Industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer part number: 23011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width: 6 in. (standard tape-knife width)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade material: high-carbon steel, mirror-polished, flex profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: full-tang, riveted into plastic handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: heavy molded plastic with brass rivet (front) and brass hammer cap (rear butt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang hole: molded into handle butt for tool-board or pouch storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: imported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 738226230115\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet the blade before the first pull stroke.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dry blade picks up compound and leaves it on the wall; a damp blade releases cleanly. Keep a damp sponge or rag handy and wipe the blade every few strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't soak the blade overnight in mud.\u003c\/strong\u003e High-carbon steel rusts. Clean the blade with water and wipe dry at the end of the day; a thin film of light oil on long-term storage prevents pitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHammer-end use:\u003c\/strong\u003e the brass cap is sized for drywall nails (1-1\/4 to 1-5\/8 in. ring-shank, common drywall nail dimensions). Don't use it on framing nails or anything bigger than a 6d common — the brass will deform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean after every use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried mud is much harder to remove than wet mud and damages the polish. Five seconds of rinsing right after the job saves five minutes of scraping next time you reach for the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Ivy Classic 6 in. flexible tape knife with brass hammer-end cap and full Ivy Classic feature label on the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Accessories — Sold Separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-purpose drywall joint compound (lightweight or mid-weight, 4-1\/2 gal. or 1 gal. tubs) for bedding and topping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper joint tape for the seam-bedding pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-adhesive fiberglass mesh tape for patches and short repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrywall sanding screen \/ hand sander for after the coats dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvy Classic 8 in. or 10 in. taping knives for second and third coats and wider mud passes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMud pan for working the compound onto the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo’s to pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ivy Classic","offers":[{"title":"6\"","offer_id":54327511974180,"sku":"28185","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/ivy-classic-flexible-tape-knife-6-inch_04a96f17-9120-4749-b151-fb9d4651c52d.png?v=1780596016","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/ivy-classic-flexible-tape-knife-6-inch","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}