Customer Reviews for Anvil 10 in. Blue Steel Taping Knife with Soft Grip Handle

Lots of debate as to what is the best blade material for taping knives. As advertised, this nice Anvil product is made of "blue steel" and therefore has better flex than a similar gauge and width stainless knife would afford. Some reviews complaining about these rusting quickly - well you have to keep them clean, after every mix. Give them a spray with silicone spray keeps the rust away. I went all-in with Anvil and got the 8, 10, 12, and 14 inch knives. A nice flexible rubber grip. The 8 inch has a metal "hammer end". Others sizes just have plastic tip on the handle. So if you are on the fence between 8 vs 10 inch, maybe you prefer to have the hammer end.

Impressive And Balanced for the long run. I have used many tools of this type over the years but this one stands out. First, the handle fits nicely into the hand that equates to long use without tiring the hand muscles. Relatively thin workable blade that does have a slight curve. Would be nice if the curve was marked so that beginners could see the difference. Handle also has a hole in the end for added attachment if needed. It also has a nice sleek finish that will be easy to clean as needed. In actual operation, it is not too big and not too small. Joints should come out very nice. I suggest you keep it is a protective sleeve so that the blade does not get nicked or bent.

Lots of debate as to what is the best blade material for taping knives. As advertised, this nice Anvil product is made of "blue steel" and therefore has better flex than a similar gauge and width stainless knife would afford. Some reviews complaining about these rusting quickly - well you have to keep them clean, after every mix. Give them a spray with silicone spray keeps the rust away. I went all-in with Anvil and got the 8, 10, 12, and 14 inch knives. A nice flexible rubber grip. The 8 inch has a metal "hammer end". Others sizes just have plastic tip on the handle.

The Anvil 12 Inch Blue Steel Taping Knife with a very soft grip handle is an extremely well-made product that will last me forever. The blue steel is very thin and flexible, which allows me to use it instead of masking tape when painting trim boards and base boards. It cleans up easy and with care, it will not rust. The handle is very soft, and the shape is perfect to fit my hand just right.

This is a good mudding blade for larger projects. It has a soft grip handle so you don't slip when sweaty, and is very comfortable for those longer jobs. I like the width on it to ensure mudding goes smooth without overflow over the edges. The blade does not rust, so easy to wash off, shake, and put back in the garage. I feel this blade is smoother than cheaper ones without having spackle lines when scraping. Good quality!

Good solid taping knife. It seems durable when applying pressure on the blade. The handle is riveted to the blade. The blade is very thin which can also come in handy for a little scraping when needed. The rubber handle is comfortable to hold. The blade is nice and wide. I even sometimes like to use this as a paint guide for spaces rather than taping off.

This Anvil 10-inch taping knife is one of the tools you’ll need to get a professional looking taping job. It seems to be very sturdy and well-made. The blade is flexible enough, yet not too flexible. The rubberize handle gives you a good grip. I would recommend this taping knife to any DIYer or professional. For those that are interested, this product is made in China.

We selected this 10 inch Anvil blue steel knife to do so joint patchwork drywall repairs to our basement walls. This tool has a lot of versatility and will be valuable for years of home improvements to come. It is very strong and the soft grip handle presents a great ergonomic work environment. It performs well in corners and smoothing out rough places. We had one that was not as durable and had to replace it with something more professional quality. Definitely recommend this terrific tool.

Rating provided by a verified purchaser

Tool had no dents or dings in it. Felt comfortable in hand very similar to the old wallboard model.

Rusted after I cleaned it with water. Worked fine for a few uses, but will not last long and can't have rust in my drywall.

It is wide so it scrapes a large area at once . I just wish I had a long handle so I don't have to scoot down the whole time.

Happy with the results. Great price compared to other brands.

It’s a good tool, but when washing it leaves water spots. As for the use it did the job at hand.

Good quality for the price

Does exactly what it’s supposed to do