Product Name
Leister 117.000 Trimming Knife with 0.6mm spacer and 5 spare blades, for vinyl and linoleum
Brief Description
A specialized hand tool, also known as the 'Mozart knife', designed for the precise trimming of vinyl and linoleum flooring materials. It features a 0.6mm spacer for consistent cutting and comes with five spare blades, making it popular for flooring installations to remove bumps and welding grooves.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Trimming excess material during vinyl and linoleum flooring installations- Removing bumps and welding grooves in resilient flooring- Achieving clean and precise finishes along walls, edges, and seams- Trimming welds, especially when fitting coved linoleum flooring- General floor laying tasks
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer
Special and Unique Features
- Equipped with a 0.6mm spacer for consistent cutting distance, specifically designed to bridge the gap between typical PVC (0.5mm) and linoleum (0.7mm) trimming requirements- Includes 5 spare blades for extended use- Ergonomically designed for comfortable and efficient use- Features durable, high-carbon ice-hardened steel blades for sharpness and longevity- Designed for easy and safe blade replacement- Often green in color to easily distinguish it from other trimming tools- Manufactured in Germany, reflecting quality craftsmanship
Key Properties
- Provides precision cutting for clean finishes- Durable construction ensures a long service life- Ergonomic design allows for comfortable, one-handed operation- Consistent cut depth due to the integrated 0.6mm spacer- Features easily replaceable blades, ensuring continuous sharpness- Optimized for professional floor layers
Surface Compatibility
- Vinyl flooring (PVC)- Linoleum flooring
Known backups / known substitutes
- Traditional half-moon spatula and trimming guides- Utility knives with hook or straight blades- Other brands of trimming knives specifically for resilient flooring- Leister Trimming Gouge (Article 134.630)- Concave cutter knives
Comparison Note
The Leister 117.000 Trimming Knife, also known as the 'Mozart knife', stands out due to its specialized 0.6mm spacer, which offers a precise and consistent cutting depth suitable for both PVC and linoleum, unlike generic utility knives or tools designed for a single material thickness. It is considered a highly rated replacement for traditional trimming methods and an excellent, professional-grade addition to a floor layer's toolkit, known for its quality and precision.
