Faber-Castell Erasing Knife and Pencil Sharpening Knife

Faber-Castell erasing knife – for fine corrections and sharpening

The Faber-Castell erasing knife (art. no. 181398) is a handmade multi-purpose knife for fine graphic corrections and for sharpening artists' pencils. With the steel blade you scrape individual lines or small marks off the paper where an eraser would be too coarse. The wooden handle sits well in the hand for small tasks.

The knife suits anyone who wants to correct precisely or shape their own pencils.

Correcting with the erasing knife

Place the sheet on a firm, smooth surface and draw the blade flat across the area with little pressure. It is better to scrape several times in thin strokes than once deeply: this keeps the paper intact and you will not cut a dip into it. Smooth the area gently before you draw again.

Sharpening a pencil

Hold the pencil firmly and always guide the blade away from your body. Remove the wood in thin shavings around the lead, turning the pencil as you go. Do not put sideways pressure on the exposed lead, otherwise the point will break. After use, put the knife down in a safe place.

Faber-Castell erasing knife product details

• Manufacturer: Faber-Castell, art. no. 181398
• Product type: erasing knife / multi-purpose knife, handmade
• Blade: steel
• Handle: wood
• Contents: 1 piece

Sharp blade: work carefully and keep the knife out of reach of small children.