Detail 01
Brass
Dense and rigid. It won't bow under knife pressure the way thin plastic does, so the scrape stays even.
Product detailSKU #1274228069693
FoxOboe Plaque
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Brass arrowhead reed plaque for oboe. A basic bench tool for anyone who scrapes, adjusts or opens their own oboe reeds.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Oboe students learning to adjust store-bought reeds
- Scraping the tip and heart with firm support behind the cane
- Keeping a spare in the case so you're never without one
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bassoon or contra reeds — too small to back the blades
- Players who never touch a knife to a reed
- Anyone who wants a plaque that flexes with the blade
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
Brass vs plastic
Slicker under the blade and far harder to snap, but it will tarnish and it's heavier in the hand.
Detail 03
Arrowhead shape
The point enters the narrow tip, and the widening body supports the blade back toward the heart.
Detail 04
Oboe sizing
Narrow enough for oboe blades. A bassoon plaque forces the reed open too far and can crack it.
Detail 05
$2.75
Cheap enough to own two. These vanish into cases and reed desks constantly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds, knife and mandrel are not included
- 02Soak the reed first — a dry reed cracks when the plaque goes in
- 03Brass tarnishes; wipe it dry after use so it doesn't mark the cane
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Brass or plastic plaque?
Brass stays rigid under the knife and won't break. Plastic is lighter and won't tarnish, but thin ones flex and give a less even scrape.
02How do I use it?
Soak the reed, slide the point in at the tip, push gently until the blades sit on the wide part, then scrape against it.
03Will it fit an English horn reed?
English horn reeds are larger than oboe reeds, so an oboe-sized plaque won't support them properly. Use one sized for English horn.
04Can it damage my reed?
Yes, if you force it into a dry reed. Wet the cane and go in slowly at the tip and the blades will open without splitting.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Brass
- Body Shape
- Arrowhead Shaped
- Body Style
- Arrowhead Shaped
1 detailsOther
- Shape
- Arrowhead Shaped
