Spent $80 on a Tapered Drywall Knife and It Changed My Whole Finish Coat

I was using the same 6-inch knife for years because it was what my old boss gave me. Last month I picked up a tapered knife from a supply house near Denver, and man the mud just feathers out way smoother. No more ridges to sand down. The handle is thicker too so my hand doesn't cramp after a full day. Has anyone else switched to a tapered knife and noticed a big difference in their finish work?

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vera5142d ago

You try a 4-inch tapered knife for the small stuff yet? Game changer.

logan_ellis1d agoMost Upvoted

Tapered knife is the real deal...

price.gavin1d ago

Man I feel for you spending years on that same 6-inch knife. I was in the same boat for way too long, just dealing with those ridges and extra sanding every single time. @logan_ellis is right, the tapered knife changes everything once you get the hang of it. That feathering action on the edges is no joke, it cuts your finish time in half and makes your work look cleaner without even trying. The thicker handle thing is what got me too, my hand used to be sore by noon and now I can go a full day without shaking out my grip. Glad you finally made the switch, it's one of those tools you wish you bought years ago.