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Author: janlynn
Date: 2009-11-12 15:13
I need to get a fairly inexpensive reed knife. can someone suggest a brand or type and a good place to get one online?
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Author: mikeyarbulu
Date: 2009-11-12 15:44
Check weinermusic.com. They've got a lot of supplies there for any clarinet needs for a decent price. There's also free shipping if you spend more than $70, I think.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2009-11-12 15:46
I like Muncy Winds. Nice folks. good service and selection. You can see what they offer. I would ask them for their recommendations.
I have known some who use a pocket knife or exacto type knife. My biggest concern is to get something that is sharp and will stay sharp. If not, you can really gouge the reed rather than scrape.
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Author: Ebclarinet1
Date: 2009-11-12 15:53
I use one of my oboe knives. They can get pricey but Forrest's has a very good cheap one that they sell. In fact I use that one on most of my single reeds whereas I use the better ones on my oboe reeds although I do use the better knives on a special reed for a concert. Whatever knife you decide on, buy a sharpening stone such as Arkansas stone. Keeping the knife sharp is the secret to success.
Eefer guy
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Author: salzo
Date: 2009-11-12 17:37
but do I get what they call a beveled edge?
Do you have a teacher who asked you to get one? If so, ask him/her what blade type to get.
Most clarinetist I know use a single bevel knife-make sure you get one for your dexterity(left or right handed). They are easier to sharpen than other reed knives.
Personally, I do not like cheap knives. I make my own using files or jointer knife blades. They arent pretty, but sharp as hell, minimal sharpening is necessary, and they feel good in the hand.
I find that a surgical grade arkansas stone is the best stone for sharpening an already sharpened reed knife.
Post Edited (2009-11-12 17:45)
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Author: alanporter
Date: 2009-11-12 17:52
I use surgical scalpel blades. They are the sharpest blades you can get , they last a long time and are relatively inexpensive. If you don't have a surgical supply dealer close to home, ask your doctor or local clinic.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-11-12 18:11
I agree that you will get good service, and prices, from Muncy's. You have to tell them what you want it for because different knives are used for different reasons. If you just want one for light scraping you can get either a beveled or a "razor" V type knife. You need a heavy blade of solid steel for cutting the bark etc. but you can get a hollow ground for light scraping. Ask them to talk to someone that knows the differences. Also, if it is a beveled knife, one side is flat but the other side is slanted for lack of a better term. I can't think of what that side is actually called. Anyway, you will need to ask for a left or right handed knife if the knife is not a V shape, which is used for scraping only. The beveled type, the flat side faces the tip of the reed and you actually scrape that way so you can look down and see exactly where the blade touches the reed. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: salzo
Date: 2009-11-12 18:28
Ed Palanker wrote:
> Also, if it is a beveled knife, one side is flat
> but the other side is slanted for lack of a better term. I
> can't think of what that side is actually called.
The "slanted side" is called the bevel.
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Author: janlynn
Date: 2009-11-12 19:04
Thank you. I will see what Muncy winds has. I just want one for light scraping. and was afraid if i just went with the cheapest i could find "reed knife" i might end up with something for oboe reeds or not the right kind of tool for what i want.
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Author: stevensfo
Date: 2009-11-12 21:01
-- "I use surgical scalpel blades. They are the sharpest blades you can get , they last a long time and are relatively inexpensive. If you don't have a surgical supply dealer close to home, ask your doctor or local clinic." --
Same here. We use hundreds of disposable scalpels at work and I use one on oboe reeds. I also use a stanley knife for more exact work.
I do have a proper bevelled reed knife but quite honestly, I wonder if it's worth it.
Steve
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