Hyde Tools 01740 Black & Silver® Flexible SS Joint Knife, 5” | the Hyde Store
Black & Silver® Fixed-Blade Putty, Joint, and Scraper Knives
№01740

Hyde Tools 01740 5" Black & Silver® Stainless Steel Joint Knife

BEST FOR · Stainless Steel Blade: Provides strength and flexibility for precise application and smoothing.
MODEL 01740 · SKU H-01740 · UPC 079423017407
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Stainless Steel Blade: Provides strength and flexibility for precise application and smoothing.

Official Hyde specifications

Full-Tang Blade
Ensures durability and stability during use
Versatility
Suitable for a variety of drywall tasks
Stainless Steel Blade
Provides strength and flexibility for precise application and smoothing
Ideal Flex Point
Allows for effective spreading of putty or joint compound
Precision Application
Perfect for applying and smoothing compounds and taping joints
PRODUCT FIT · IS THIS THE RIGHT TOOL? Straight answers. If it's the wrong tool for your job, we'll say so.

Choose this when: Stainless Steel Blade: Provides strength and flexibility for precise application and smoothing.

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Is this the right tool for your job?

✓CHOOSE THIS WHEN
  • Stainless Steel Blade: Provides strength and flexibility for precise application and smoothing.
  • Ideal Flex Point: Allows for effective spreading of putty or joint compound.
  • Full-Tang Blade: Ensures durability and stability during use.
✕CHOOSE A DIFFERENT TOOL WHEN
  • Fill and skim coats over seams — feathering a joint flat is 8–14" taping-knife work; a 5" can't span and screed a seam.
  • The tightest corners and reveals — where a 3" (01340) is really needed, the 5" is too much blade.
  • Scraping dried ridges — flexible finishing blade, not a stiff scraper.
  • Setting popped nails with the handle — no Hammer Head® on this model; that's the 01750.

For these jobs—use this instead

THE JOB, THE REASON, AND THE BETTER TOOL
The tightest corners and reveals Where a 3" (01340) is really needed, the 5" is too much blade. BETTER TOOL Black & Silver® 3” Flexible SS Joint 01340 Setting popped nails with the handle No Hammer Head® on this model; that's the 01750. BETTER TOOL Black & Silver® Flexible SS HH Joint 01750

How the pros run it

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The 5" rewards a finisher who has learned to steer flex

bias pressure to the blade's center so the corners float and don't cut tram-lines, load low and wipe firm and high, and let the extra inch of blade do the covering rather than forcing speed. Bed tape with film left under it; wipe the blade on the pan rim every return so no crumb rides the edge into a fresh coat. In corners, commit to one face per coat — the 5" gives you the reach to do it clean. Stainless means end-of-day is a wash, not a wipe-down-and-oil.

Asked before buying

BUYER QUESTIONS, ANSWERED BEFORE YOU ORDER
Why choose 5" over 4" or 6"?
More compound and tape moved per pass than a 4", more corner control than a 6". It's the single-knife compromise for finishers who dislike both extremes.
Can it still do inside corners?
Yes — it's corner-capable, with a bit more reach than a 4". Six inches is where corner cleanliness starts to go.
01740 or 01750?
Same blade; the 01750 adds a nail-setting Hammer Head® butt.
Will it rust?
No — stainless, wash and go. The carbon 02750 is keener but needs drying.
Fill and skim coats?
No — use a wide taping knife for those. The 5" is a tape/spot/corner knife.

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Model & SKUModel 01740 · SKU H-01740 · UPC 079423017407
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Specs & documentation

Full specification details
catalog product name
5" Black & Silver® Stainless Steel Joint Knife
official family claim
full-tang
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hollow ground
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rust-resistant, stainless steel blade
official family claim
desired flex point for applying and smoothing compound and taping joints
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Durable nylon handle
official product name
Black & Silver® Stainless Steel Joint Knives
official variant identity
01740 — 5"
official description
The Black & Silver® Stainless Steel Joint Knives are crafted for professionals who need reliable tools for applying, smoothing compound, and taping joints. Black & Silver® tools are our top of the line offering made in North America. These knives feature stainless steel blades with a desired flex point and a durable nylon handle, ensuring superior performance and longevity. Key Features: Stainless Steel Blade: Provides strength and flexibility for precise application and smoothing. Ideal Flex Point: Allows for effective spreading of putty or joint compound. Full-Tang Blade: Ensures durability and stability during use. Durable Nylon Handle: Offers a comfortable grip and long-lasting performance. Guaranteed Forever: Reflects the tool’s high quality and Hyde's commitment to durability. Guaranteed against manufacturer's defects for life. Benefits: Precision Application: Perfect for applying and smoothing compounds and taping joints. Versatility: Suitable for a variety of drywall tasks. Professional Quality: Time-tested and approved by professionals for reliable results. Sizes Available: 3" 4" 5" 6"
official feature
Stainless Steel Blade: Provides strength and flexibility for precise application and smoothing.
official feature
Ideal Flex Point: Allows for effective spreading of putty or joint compound.
official feature
Full-Tang Blade: Ensures durability and stability during use.
official feature
Durable Nylon Handle: Offers a comfortable grip and long-lasting performance.
official feature
Precision Application: Perfect for applying and smoothing compounds and taping joints.
official feature
Versatility: Suitable for a variety of drywall tasks.
official feature
Professional Quality: Time-tested and approved by professionals for reliable results.
Hyde official catalog evidence ↗Hyde Tools manufacturer source ↗
$21.96PER UNIT · H-01740