One Tamiya knife pictured; the listed replacement blades and cap are not laid out.
Manual tool
Medium model-making knife
A model-making knife with a non-slip grip, protective cap and twenty-five replacement blades described.
Grip
Non-slip handle
Supplied spares
25 replacement blades described
Protection
Blade cap
$13.90Nov 6, 26, 05:55 PM · New YorkPrice info
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PACKAGE ROLEManual tool
SUPPLIED / PACKAGE DETAIL25 replacement blades described
The 74040 is a medium model-making knife for intricate cutting and shaping of plastic. Tamiya’s exact-model page identifies a pointed 0.45 mm blade for cutting, curving and shaving. That makes the working blade profile the useful comparison with the narrow angled 74020 or the multi-profile Knife PRO.
The source describes a non-slip handle, a protective cap and twenty-five replacement blades. If you mostly trim small decals and masking tape, compare the narrower angled 74020. If you need curved and chisel profiles as well, compare the 74098 set.
MODEL DETAILS
Specifications & included parts
Details for Tamiya 74040 Modeler’s Knife
Detail
Product details
Grip
Non-slip handle
Supplied spares
25 replacement blades described
Protection
Blade cap
Maker blade thickness
0.45 mm
Reference
74040; retail title suffix74040950
Check the selected size, working profile and supplied parts on Amazon before ordering.
Where this model is useful
A medium pointed blade is described for plastic cutting, curving and shaving.
Twenty-five replacements and a cap are described.
Trade-offs to check
The handle-color descriptions and photograph disagree.
Blade interchangeability with other Tamiya knives is not established.
A generic retractable-handle field is not used to claim a retracting blade.
What to check before choosing
Blade task
Compare a medium pointed blade with the narrower74020 or the curved/chisel profiles supplied with74098.
Replacement fit
Buy replacements for the exact model rather than assuming all hobby-knife blades share an interface.
Your questions about this product
Which Tamiya knife is more focused on decals and masking tape?
The 74020 is described with a narrow angled blade for those small trimming tasks.
When is the Knife PRO set more useful?
Consider the 74098 when you need straight, curved and chisel blade profiles in the supplied set.
Can I exchange blades with the other Tamiya knives?
Cross-handle interchangeability is not established. Match replacement blades to model74040 rather than assuming the 74020 or Knife PRO interface is the same.
A slim safety-grip knife with a replaceable #11 blade and five spare blades for miniature detail work.
Working form
Slim scalpel-style replaceable-blade knife
Blade type
#11 replacement blades
$13.98Nov 6, 26, 05:49 PM · New YorkPrice info
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A semi-closed blade collet and hexagonal tail distinguish this replaceable-blade modeling knife.
Blade retention
Semi-closed tip collet
Bench feature
Hexagonal anti-roll tail
$11.99Nov 6, 26, 05:49 PM · New YorkPrice info
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A metal-chuck knife supplied with straight, curved and chisel blades, an elastomer grip and storage protection.
Blade contents
Three straight, two curved and two chisel blades
Grip
Elastomer
$17.80Nov 6, 26, 05:55 PM · New YorkPrice info
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