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Victorinox Swiss Army 1 pocket knife with the blade open and textured silver Alox aluminium scales

Victorinox

Reed knife

Knife used for scraping and adjusting bassoon reeds. A fundamental tool in the reed making and profiling process.

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Key features

  • Swiss pocket knife
  • Stainless steel blade
  • For scraping and adjusting reeds

Pros

  • Good-quality blade that takes a fine edge
  • Sturdy and compact
  • Easy to carry

Cons

  • Not a dedicated reed knife
  • Needs regular sharpening
  • Each player may prefer a different model

Who it’s for

  • Intermediate
  • Professional

In-depth review

The knife is the main tool for scraping and adjusting reeds, both during reed making and in later profiling. This Victorinox model is a good-quality pocket knife that, well sharpened, can serve for this work.

There are also knives designed specifically for reeds, with different blade types. The choice depends greatly on each player’s technique, so it is worth asking your teacher which model may suit you best.

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