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Putty Knife, Wide Filling Knife 150mm, Putty Filler Knife, Stainless Steel Taping Knife, Flexible Mastic Knife, Scrapper, Putty and Paint Removal Tool, Drywall Filling Tool (Pack of 1)

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PaintWell increased its Industrial Paints offering with the acquisition of Promain UK Limited, the preferred UK distributor for many of the world’s leading paint and surface coatings manufacturers. For one thing, there are only two blade widths on offer. For another, the handle is an undoubted weak point; its three shallow channels at either side and battery cover-style ribbing beside the blade are underwhelming compared to the Draper’s heavily contoured and grippy handle. You’ll be able to spot that dayglo Stanley badge even in low light, and there are no concerns about this product’s long-term durability. Pros It represents exceptional value for money at roughly half the cost of its two rivals. However, since the other products are still affordable, that benefit isn’t enough to outweigh a few areas where Draper manages to pull ahead.

From the Draper’s heavily textured handle to its precision ground and tempered blade, this is a quality product by any measure or definition. The fact it’s more expensive than the Silverline is a minor concern given these products’ innate affordability.

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Due to its expert technical knowledge of the technologies and materials available across the industry, Promain has a reputation for outstanding service among its trade and retail customers. Even so, there’s plenty to like about this product. Its corrosion-resistant spring-tempered steel blade has a mirror-polished finish, tapering to just 0.6mm along the blade edge. It also features a hanging hole for storage, and its relatively stiff blade makes it an ideal scraper. Pros It’s also relatively heavy at 109g, which won’t strain your biceps but is the heaviest of our three tested knives by a distance.

That said, Stanley does know how to assemble a quality product. The blade is fully ground stainless steel with a smooth rust-free finish that’s easy to clean. Similarly, the choice of 50mm or 75mm blades is the most limited of our triumvirate – Stanley offers a 100mm blade, while Draper’s largest product is 125mm. For some people, the Stanley name alone will be enough to elevate this 50mm filling knife to the top of their shortlist.

You might be brand-loyal towards Stanley or appreciate the Silverline’s blade’s relative inflexibility. Both knives are good, but Draper’s contribution is genuinely exceptional. A single blade can be suitable for various jobs, providing it’s comfortable to hold and use in different positions. We’ve chosen three products with heavily contoured handles designed for a firm grip. Once again, Draper’s filling knife has the most textured handle. If you’re already a brand loyalist, this is a quality product, but it does fall short compared to the Silverline and – in particular – the Draper.

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