{"product_id":"kemper-fettling-knives","title":"Fettling Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeramic work demands different tools than other sculpting media, and these fettling knives address that reality directly. The soft steel blade bends to match curved surfaces, wrap it around a vase shoulder or into a bowl's interior to remove seam lines without gouging the clay body. Once shaped, it holds that curve through repeated use. The hard-tempered version springs back to straight, providing the resistance needed for controlled carving and precise trimming of pour hole waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions feature 4½-inch blades set in smooth wooden handles for an 8-inch total length that balances reach with control. The soft blade excels at conforming to complex greenware geometries where rigid tools would dig in; the tempered blade handles detail work and surface refinement where you need predictable feedback. Keep both on hand, greenware cleanup often requires switching between flexible smoothing and firm cutting as you work around a single piece. These knives handle the specific demands of cast ceramics, from initial mold mark removal through final surface preparation before firing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kemper","offers":[{"title":"hard fettling","offer_id":47980544884965,"sku":"34851","price":7.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"soft fettling","offer_id":47980544917733,"sku":"72891","price":6.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/kemper-fettling-knives","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}