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A flexible putty knife has a thinner, more pliable blade ideal for spreading and smoothing materials like joint compound,

while a stiff putty knife has a thicker, rigid blade made for scraping, scraping off old paint, or other heavy-duty tasks.

The key difference is the blade’s flexibility, which determines the right tool for specific jobs

This video compares the flexibility of different drywall knives:

Feature [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]	Flexible Putty Knife	Stiff Putty Knife
Blade	Thinner, more pliable	Thicker, more rigid
Best For	Spreading and smoothing materials like joint compound, spackle, or adhesive.	Scraping, cleaning surfaces, and removing old paint or hardened materials.
Benefit	Conforms to surfaces for a smoother, more even finish.	Provides the force needed for tougher jobs.
Example Use	Feathering drywall joint edges.	Scraping high bumps on a wall or cleaning out a can of putty.

When to choose which

Choose a flexible knife for tasks that require spreading and feathering, such as applying joint compound to a wall or patching small holes.

Choose a stiff knife for heavy-duty work that requires significant force, like scraping dried paint or cleaning out a can of material. [2, 5, 6]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.tractorsupply.com/a/top-rated-putty-knives

[2] https://gtdsupply.com/blogs/articles/choosing-the-best-putty-knife

[3] https://www.yokotatools.com/news/is-a-stiff-or-flexible-putty-knife-better/

[4] https://www.doityourself.com/stry/what-to-consider-when-buying-a-putty-knife

[5] https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/94056/putty-knife-when-to-use-flexible-blade-and-when-to-use-stiff-blade

[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/drywall/comments/1fkgdm2/joint_knife_flexibility_flex_questions/

[7] https://www.homedepot.com/p/Anvil-1-5-in-Economy-Flexible-Steel-Putty-Knife-PT15F-ANV/309996854

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