Tiger Kit Filler / Putty knife Review

Tiger kit filling knifes come in 3 sizes: 8, 10, and 12 centimetres wide. You might use them for applying filler to interior or exterior walls, or putty around glazing on a window. As a Professional Decorator, I’ve used a lot of filling knives over the years, but these are slightly different to the style I’m used to. That’s why I thought it would be adventurous to write a quick Tiger kit filling / putty knifes review.

My Review

The stainless-steel blade is very flexible and makes filling very easy leaving a smooth finish.

The wooden handle has a lovely groove moulded into it making it very comfortable to hold but also allowing the tradesman to apply the correct pressure whilst filling.

Previously I have always used the typical handle version of filling knives. These Tiger filling knives look like the type used for cakes etc. (Maybe there is a reason why cakes look so smooth).

First impressions are that they are well made of the highest quality materials. Very sturdy but flexible.

While using them they were extremely comfortable. You can go back and forth changing directions with ease. The filling was not only quicker but just glided over the holes. Leaving only a very fine, thin layer to sand when dry again. This not only saved me time but left a very smooth flat surface.

You can see that these have been designed by a decorator as a lot of thought has gone into making them. Your hand is closer to the blade than it would be if you were using a traditional filling knife, meaning it is easy to control.

Final Thoughts

If you haven’t tried Tiger putty / filler knives, then I highly recommend them. They are a huge step up from normal filling knives and spatulas. I tried the Tiger knives in loads of different materials, from Toupret, to EasiFill, and they’re magical. They’re just so comfortable and responsive. They enable you to manipulate the material easily where you need it.

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Summary

Blog written by Daniel Wilson – Professional Painter and Decorator