3-1/8" 4HB Hawkbill Carpet Knife
$15.11 each, as low as $10.27 at 100 or more

Best for: Cutting carpet from the back, double-cutting seams and cutting up old carpet.
Price each, by quantity
- In stock. Orders placed by 2 PM ET on business days ship the same day.
- Free standard US shipping on orders of $49 or more after discounts.
- 30-day returns on unused items.
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What it does
3-1/8" hawkbill carpet knife, 4HB. Hardened high-carbon steel blade, ground and tempered, in a smooth hardwood handle. Fixed blade.
How to use it
- Sharpen with a slip stone along the inside of the curve.
- Wipe it dry after wet or adhesive work.
Specifications
- Brand and model
- Hyde 54040
- SKU
- H-54040
- UPC
- 079423540400
- Feature
- Ground and tempered to precise tolerances
- Feature
- Hardened high-carbon steel blade
- Feature
- Smooth hardwood handle
Common questions
Is the 54040 better than the 54020?
No. The half inch is a job-fit choice and the only listed difference.
Why buy a longer carpet knife?
Reach through doubled goods, fewer strokes on big rough cuts, and leverage on the double-cut.
Fixed blade or the adjustable 42095?
Fixed blade if you keep a stone and want a knife for decades. Replaceable blades if you burn edges daily.
Can it double-cut a seam through two layers?
Yes, with a freshly stoned edge. It is the line's best tool for that cut.
Need it for a different job?
- Heavy Duty Hook Blades (5) 42200For open-point work over finished floors