The MARSHALLTOWN DuraSoft®II Taping Knives are the newly designed model. They come in a variety of sizes that feature a tempered premium stainless steel blade with an aluminum backing plate or a blue steel blade with a rigid alloy backer. The stainless steel blade flexes just right for feathering but won’t take a set, and our blue steel blade is tampered to run corners faster and easier. The resilient DuraSoft® handle comes on both styles to provide a soft feel that reduces fatigue and offers excellent durability. All these options are Made in the USA with Global Materials and will bring you quality results. This item replaces product number 365017