Detail 01
Thin blade
Takes off fine shavings instead of gouging. Thickness is what lets you control how much cane you remove.
Product detailSKU #1274228069700
FoxDeluxe Folding Reed Knife
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A folding knife with a thin blade for shaping and scraping double reeds. For bassoon and oboe players who make or adjust their own reeds.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Reed makers scraping cane down to a finished profile
- Players who adjust store-bought reeds instead of replacing them
- Carrying a reed knife in a gig bag without a sheath
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who only buy finished reeds and never touch them
- Anyone wanting a general-purpose utility or pocket knife
- Beginners with no instruction on scraping — cane is easy to ruin
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Folding handle
Blade closes into the handle, so it travels in a case without a separate sheath and without cutting through cloth.
Detail 03
Reed knife, not a hobby knife
Ground for pulling and scraping along cane, not for slicing. The edge geometry is the whole point.
Detail 04
Steel edge, resharpenable
You maintain this rather than replace it. A dull reed knife tears cane instead of cutting it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stone, strop or sharpening kit included — buy one alongside it
- 02Reed knives need frequent honing; a dull one damages cane
- 03No reeds, cane, mandrel or plaque included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is it sharp out of the box?
Treat any reed knife as needing honing before serious work. Reed scraping demands a keener edge than most knives ship with, and you'll be resharpening constantly anyway.
02Oboe or bassoon?
Both. A reed knife is scraping cane, and the technique is the same on either. Blade thinness matters more than which instrument you play.
03How do I sharpen it?
A fine stone plus a strop, held at a consistent low angle. Sharpen often and lightly rather than waiting until it stops cutting.
04Can I fly with it?
It's a knife — checked baggage only. The folding design makes it easy to pack, but don't put it in a carry-on gig bag.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsOther
- Handel
- Folding
- Blade
- Thin
