Richard - 5" Plastic Putty Knife - RIC135
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Richard 5" Plastic Putty Knife
The Richard RIC135 is a 5-1/8 in. flexible plastic putty knife, molded in polystyrene for both the blade and handle. The all-plastic build won't nick glass, scratch gelcoat or leave metal marks the way a steel blade can, making it a safer choice for glazing, auto body filler and fine surface work.
Because the blade is plastic rather than steel, it isn't meant for scraping paint or old caulk off masonry or metal - it flexes and wears where a stiff steel blade would cut through. Use it for spreading and smoothing, not for demolition scraping.
Features and Common Uses
- One-piece polystyrene construction - blade and handle molded from the same lightweight plastic
- 5-1/8 in. wide flexible blade spreads and smooths without gouging
- Won't scratch glass, gelcoat, or finished metal the way a steel blade will
- Resists most solvents, fillers and glazing compounds
Commonly used for:
- Auto body filler and glazing putty application
- Window glazing compound work
- Spreading adhesives and caulk on finished surfaces
- General smoothing tasks where a steel edge would mar the surface
Specifications
| Brand | Richard |
|---|---|
| Model | 135-F |
| Blade Width | 5-1/8 in. |
| Blade Material | Polystyrene plastic |
| Handle Material | Polystyrene plastic |
| Blade Style | Flexible, single edge |
Richard does not publish a formal spec sheet for its plastic putty knife line; the blade width and materials here are drawn from a national distributor's product listing, not a manufacturer document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this scratch glass or metal?
No - that's the point of an all-plastic blade. It flexes against glazing and body filler without leaving the marks a steel blade would.
Can I use it to scrape old paint or caulk?
Not well. The plastic blade flexes and wears rather than cutting through hardened paint or caulk - use a stiff steel scraper for demolition work and save this one for smoothing and spreading.
Is the handle replaceable if it snaps?
No, it's molded as one piece with the blade. At this price it's treated as a disposable tool rather than a repairable one.