Hyde Tools 01840 6" Black & Silver® Stainless Steel Joint Knife

Bias pressure to the blade's center so the corners float clear and don't cut tram-lines — the 6"'s wider span makes this both easier and more important. Angle. Low to load and bed, high and firm to wipe tight and shave fasteners flush. Feel through the tang. The whole reason to embed tape and finish corners with a joint knife rather than a taping knife is the direct pressure feedback of the in-line handle — use it. Pan discipline. Load from the pan, wipe the blade on the rim every return; a dried crumb on a 6" edge scores a long line. Maintenance. Stainless — wash and drop it in the bucket, no oiling; keep the corners clean and dress a rolled edge flat.