Hobby knife

Tools & finishing

A hobby knife, or design knife, is a craft knife builders use to shave nubs and clean seams. Tamiya's Modeler's Knife is one example.

See it in the kit database

HGUC RX-78-2

Related terms

Nub (gate mark)Sanding (grit)

Further reading

Gunpla Tools for Beginners: 4 Buys, in the Order You Need

Sources

Tamiya, 74040 Modeler's Knife

Read Oct 14, 2026. The definition is ours; facts come from the pages above.

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