equipment$20–35used in 1 side quest
Marking knife (woodworking)
A sharp, beveled blade that scores wood fibers for precise layout lines. Cleaner and more accurate than pencils for joinery and carving.
What to look for
- 1Single-bevel blade (sits flat against straightedge for accuracy)
- 2High-carbon or laminated steel—holds an edge through hardwoods
- 3Handle that fits your grip for 30+ minutes of layout work
- 4Blade length 1.5–2.5 inches (longer isn't better for detail)
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- Double-bevel "craft knives"—they wander off the line
- Stainless steel blades—softer and dull quickly on hardwood
Used for: Marking mortise and tenon joints in hand-tool woodworking · Scribing dovetails and dadoes for practice joinery · Fine layout work where pencil lines are too thick
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
