Gritman Plaster Knives Fig. 2

Description

Gritman Plaster Knives Fig. 2

The Gritman plaster knife in Fig. 2 measures 17 cm and comes from the plaster knives page of our supplier’s catalogue. Dental teams and laboratory technicians use it on plaster and dental stone. Intrace USA stocks this single figure in Atlanta, Georgia, so ordering needs no option choices.

Jobs for a Plaster Knife

Plaster knives handle the rough, practical work around models. For example, technicians use them to:

• trim excess stone from cast bases and edges
• separate a set cast from an impression
• clean flash and bubbles from model surfaces
• scrape set plaster from bowls and benches

Because this work involves hard material, a stiff blade and a firm handle matter more than fine detail.

Why 17 cm Suits Model Work

At 17 cm, the Gritman gives a full grip with room for leverage. So the hand can apply steady pressure without slipping toward the blade. In addition, the length lets the user reach around articulators and model bases. Smaller carving tools then take over for detailed shaping once the bulk is removed.

Keeping the Blade Ready

Set plaster is abrasive, so wipe the blade before residue hardens on it. Then rinse it under running water at the end of each session. Also, store the knife apart from fine carvers, since contact can damage their edges. If the edge dulls after long service, a sharpening stone restores a usable cut.

Quality You Can Count On

Before shipping, each Gritman knife is checked by hand at our US location. Moreover, Fig. 2 knives enjoy three years against manufacturing defects, which covers a cracked blade from poor workmanship. Knives leave us non-sterile; if one will be used in a clinical area, clean and sterilize it first.

Read the ASTM F899 steel specification. Browse lab and chairside tools in Diagnostic, Periodontal & Restorative Instruments. To mix the stone you will trim, add the Alginate & Plaster Spatulas. Our FAQs explain orders and returns.

This plaster knife is supplied for trained dental and laboratory professionals; read our care and sterilizing tips and the shipping and delivery guide.