{"title":"Marking Knives","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.6em;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp lines. Clean corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eA spear-point marking knife with a flat back that doubles as a chisel. Precision machined, heat treated, surface ground and hand sharpened in Erie, Pennsylvania, from American and Swedish knife steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:.95em;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#b8860b;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMore than 500 in woodworkers' shops. Every review: five stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:.95em;\"\u003e✓ Guaranteed for a full year: love it, or return it for a full refund. \u003cem\u003e— Nick Dombrowski, maker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eWhy this knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpear point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Marks in either direction and reaches into tight spots, like between dovetail pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat, surface-ground back.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rides tight against your square for an accurate line, and works as a chisel to clean out the inside corners of half-blind dovetails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo handle, on purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e It lies flat for marking in tight spaces, you grip it right near the edge for control, and it clamps in a standard honing guide for easy, repeatable sharpening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid 1\/8\" steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid enough that it won't flex off the line. Chamfered edges make it easy to pick up, and two countersunk holes give your thumb a grip point and let you hang it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather sheath included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable-tanned leather, made in house with hammered copper rivets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eWhich steel is right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBoth take a very keen edge. The real choice is how you like to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 8px 8px 0;border-bottom:2px solid #212121;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #212121;\"\u003e14C28N\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal;\"\u003e$140\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #212121;\"\u003eCPM MagnaCut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal;\"\u003e$160\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 8px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMuch longer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 8px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQuick on any stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTakes longer; diamonds recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 8px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRockwell C 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRockwell C 62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 8px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRust resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHighly rust resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHighly rust resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 8px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVery high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 8px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel made in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweden (Sandvik)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 8px 8px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose it if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eYou sharpen on water or oil stones and like quick touch-ups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eYou already use diamond plates and want to sharpen rarely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marking-knife\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop 14C28N →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marking-knife-cpm-magnacut\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop MagnaCut →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:.92em;\"\u003eBoth steels are cryogenically treated and double tempered. Before settling on these two, I made test knives in O1, A2, 1095 and CPM-3V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eEngravings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003ePick a pattern, engraved on the top face only or on both faces for the same price. Clean has the logo only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"flex:1 1 140px;max-width:calc(50% - 5px);margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4192\/files\/Checkered_ab829093-b307-4364-a10c-de4b4ef38a28.jpg?width=600\" alt=\"Checkered engraving on a Lake Erie Toolworks marking knife\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.9em;margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eCheckered\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"flex:1 1 140px;max-width:calc(50% - 5px);margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4192\/files\/TurtlePower.jpg?width=600\" alt=\"Turtle Power engraving on a Lake Erie Toolworks marking knife\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.9em;margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eTurtle Power\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"flex:1 1 140px;max-width:calc(50% - 5px);margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4192\/files\/Dragon_Scale_b13c46aa-c16e-43c2-9ed8-8f5297a5ac11.jpg?width=600\" alt=\"Dragon Scale engraving on a Lake Erie Toolworks marking knife\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.9em;margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eDragon Scale\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"flex:1 1 140px;max-width:calc(50% - 5px);margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4192\/files\/Memento_Mori_Engraving.jpg?width=600\" alt=\"Memento Mori engraving on a Lake Erie Toolworks marking knife\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.9em;margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eMemento Mori\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited editions:\u003c\/strong\u003e numbered runs, made once and then retired for good. One run so far, Very Small Rocks, 50 made, all sold. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/limited-edition-registry\"\u003eSee the Limited Edition Registry →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhat woodworkers say\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding:12px 16px;border-left:4px solid #212121;background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#b8860b;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\"Quite simply the best marking knife I have ever used. It is consistently a pleasure to use.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:.9em;\"\u003e— Ben B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding:12px 16px;border-left:4px solid #212121;background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#b8860b;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\"I now have two of these amazing marking knives. I have many others that I have bought over the years… This is by far my favorite marking knife. It is very sharp, perfectly balanced and beautiful in its simple design.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:.9em;\"\u003e— Peter L.P.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding:12px 16px;border-left:4px solid #212121;background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#b8860b;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\"Everything you could ask for in marking knife, sharp, holds an edge, comfortable in hand. My go to.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:.9em;\"\u003e— Lloyd V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo review\u003c\/strong\u003e from Shawn Graham, Wortheffort Woodworking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RnGd_FtLWv4\" title=\"Lake Erie Toolworks marking knife review by Shawn Graham\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eHow do I sharpen it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eClamp the knife in a honing guide (the Veritas Mk.II works well), hone each side of the spear point, then remove the burr on the flat back with a few light strokes on your finest stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDoes it work for left-handers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. The spear point is fully symmetrical, so it works the same in either hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDoes it come sharp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. Every knife is sharpened and ready to use out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat if I don’t love it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSend it back within a year for a full refund, no matter the reason. Return shipping is included for US customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 4px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhen will it ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eKnives are made in small production runs. Each product page shows whether your knife is ready to ship or being made in the next run, along with the lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:.8em;color:#666;\"\u003eVeritas is a trademark of its owner. Lake Erie Toolworks is not affiliated with or endorsed by Veritas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marking-knife","title":"Marking Knife - 14C28N","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp lines. Clean corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spear-point marking knife in Sandvik 14C28N, with a flat back that doubles as a chisel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpear point marks in either direction and reaches tight spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat back rides your square and pares half-blind dovetail corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpens quickly on any stone; highly rust resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003ePrecision machined, heat treated, surface ground and hand sharpened in Erie, Pennsylvania, from Swedish Sandvik steel. Includes a handmade leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"margin:0 0 10px;padding:10px 14px;border-left:4px solid #212121;background:#f4f4f4;font-size:.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b8860b;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e \"I have many others that I have bought over the years… This is by far my favorite marking knife.\" \u003cspan style=\"white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e— Peter L.P.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFull-year money-back guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you’re not happy with it for any reason, send it back within a year for a full refund. Return shipping included in the US. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marking-knives\"\u003eWhy this knife →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhich steel is right for me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e14C28N is the easy-sharpening choice. It takes a very keen edge, it is the tougher of the two steels, and it comes back quickly on water stones, oil stones or diamonds, so a touch-up takes a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eWant to sharpen less often? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/marking-knife-cpm-magnacut\"\u003eCPM MagnaCut knife\u003c\/a\u003e ($160) holds its edge much longer, but takes longer to sharpen and works best on diamond plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marking-knives\"\u003eCompare both steels side by side →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.92em;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1\/8\" thick x 5\/8\" wide x 5-7\/8\" long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel made in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSweden (Sandvik)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSandvik 14C28N, cryogenically treated and double tempered to Rockwell C 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSpear point, marks in either direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSurface ground flat, for registering against a square and paring like a chisel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSatin, for just the right amount of grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVariable-width chamfers top and bottom, so it’s easy to pick up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTwo, countersunk both sides: one to hang it up, one as a thumb and finger grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNone, on purpose: it lies flat in tight spaces, you grip it near the edge for control, and it fits a standard honing guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVegetable-tanned leather, made in house with hammered copper rivets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eEngraving options\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eChoose Clean (logo only) or one of four patterns: Checkered, Turtle Power, Dragon Scale or Memento Mori. Patterns can go on the top face only or on both faces, same price. The photos show each pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eLimited editions are numbered, made once and then retired. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/limited-edition-registry\"\u003eSee the Limited Edition Registry →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSharpening\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eClamp the knife in a honing guide (the Veritas Mk.II works well), hone each side of the spear point, then remove the burr on the flat back with a few light strokes on your finest stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 2px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eVideo review\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eShawn Graham of Wortheffort Woodworking puts the knife through its paces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RnGd_FtLWv4\" title=\"Lake Erie Toolworks marking knife review by Shawn Graham\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:.8em;color:#666;\"\u003eVeritas is a trademark of its owner. Lake Erie Toolworks is not affiliated with or endorsed by Veritas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lake Erie Toolworks","offers":[{"title":"Clean \/ Top face only","offer_id":44363447173334,"sku":"6000","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Checkered \/ Top face only","offer_id":44363447238870,"sku":"6001-2","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Checkered \/ Both faces","offer_id":44363446255830,"sku":"6001-1","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turtle Power \/ Top face only","offer_id":44363447271638,"sku":"6002-2","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turtle Power \/ Both faces","offer_id":44363446288598,"sku":"6002-1","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dragon Scale \/ Top face only","offer_id":47312951869654,"sku":"6004-2","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dragon Scale \/ Both faces","offer_id":47312951902422,"sku":"6004-1","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Memento Mori \/ Top face only","offer_id":47422234329302,"sku":"6005-2","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Memento Mori \/ Both faces","offer_id":47422234362070,"sku":"6005-1","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4192\/products\/MarkingKnifewithSheath-2.jpg?v=1637686135"},{"product_id":"marking-knife-cpm-magnacut","title":"Marking Knife - CPM MagnaCut","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp lines. Clean corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spear-point marking knife in CPM MagnaCut, with a flat back that doubles as a chisel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpear point marks in either direction and reaches tight spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat back rides your square and pares half-blind dovetail corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds its edge much longer; highly rust resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003ePrecision machined, heat treated, surface ground and hand sharpened in Erie, Pennsylvania. Includes a handmade leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"margin:0 0 10px;padding:10px 14px;border-left:4px solid #212121;background:#f4f4f4;font-size:.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b8860b;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e \"I have many others that I have bought over the years… This is by far my favorite marking knife.\" \u003cspan style=\"white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e— Peter L.P.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFull-year money-back guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you’re not happy with it for any reason, send it back within a year for a full refund. Return shipping included in the US. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marking-knives\"\u003eWhy this knife →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhich steel is right for me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eMagnaCut is the long-edge-life choice. It holds a keen edge much longer than 14C28N, so you sharpen less often. When you do, it takes longer, and diamond plates or diamond film work best. 14C28N is a bit tougher, but MagnaCut is still plenty tough for marking and light paring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eSharpen on water or oil stones and like quick touch-ups? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/marking-knife\"\u003e14C28N knife\u003c\/a\u003e ($140) takes an equally keen edge and comes back faster on any stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marking-knives\"\u003eCompare both steels side by side →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.92em;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1\/8\" thick x 5\/8\" wide x 5-7\/8\" long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel made in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCPM MagnaCut, cryogenically treated and double tempered to Rockwell C 62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSpear point, marks in either direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSurface ground flat, for registering against a square and paring like a chisel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSatin, for just the right amount of grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVariable-width chamfers top and bottom, so it’s easy to pick up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTwo, countersunk both sides: one to hang it up, one as a thumb and finger grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNone, on purpose: it lies flat in tight spaces, you grip it near the edge for control, and it fits a standard honing guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVegetable-tanned leather, made in house with hammered copper rivets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eEngraving options\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eChoose Clean (logo only) or one of four patterns: Checkered, Turtle Power, Dragon Scale or Memento Mori. Patterns can go on the top face only or on both faces, same price. The photos show each pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eLimited editions are numbered, made once and then retired. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/limited-edition-registry\"\u003eSee the Limited Edition Registry →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSharpening\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eClamp the knife in a honing guide (the Veritas Mk.II works well), hone each side of the spear point, then remove the burr on the flat back with a few light strokes on your finest stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ccc;border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;padding:0 0 2px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eVideo review\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eShawn Graham of Wortheffort Woodworking puts the knife through its paces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RnGd_FtLWv4\" title=\"Lake Erie Toolworks marking knife review by Shawn Graham\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:.8em;color:#666;\"\u003eVeritas is a trademark of its owner. Lake Erie Toolworks is not affiliated with or endorsed by Veritas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lake Erie Toolworks","offers":[{"title":"Clean \/ Top face only","offer_id":46047908036822,"sku":"6100","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Checkered \/ Top face only","offer_id":46047908069590,"sku":"6101-2","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Checkered \/ Both faces","offer_id":46047908102358,"sku":"6101-1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turtle Power \/ Top face only","offer_id":46047908135126,"sku":"6102-2","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turtle Power \/ Both faces","offer_id":46047908167894,"sku":"6102-1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dragon Scale \/ Top face only","offer_id":47312940433622,"sku":"6103-2","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dragon Scale \/ Both faces","offer_id":47312940466390,"sku":"6103-1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Memento Mori \/ Top face only","offer_id":47422237343958,"sku":"6104-2","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Memento Mori \/ Both faces","offer_id":47422237376726,"sku":"6104-1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4192\/products\/MarkingKnifewithSheath-2.jpg?v=1637686135"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4192\/collections\/Final_Marking_Knife_Photo.png?v=1616277313","url":"https:\/\/lakeerietoolworks.com\/collections\/marking-knives.oembed","provider":"Lake Erie Toolworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}