Carbide Tip Drypoint : Knurled Steel Handle : 130mm

Needles And Scribes For Drypoint Need To Be Very Sharp In Order To Cut Down Into The Plate And Raise A Good Bur For The Ink To Cling To. When Choosing A Tool For Drypoint It Is Worth Considering Whether You Want A Fluid Or Scratchy Line. The Hardest Diamond Points Will Move With The Greatest Fluidity Through The Plate Material Followed By A Tungsten Carbide Point. Harder Than Tool Steel This Carbide Tip Drypoint Can Also Be Sharpened On A Continuous Diamond Stone.