limited cpm-3v marking knife — bolt blue 

the limited cpm-3v marking knife from star hill timberworks is a precision layout tool built for timber framing, woodworking, and joinery. this edition is limited to only 30 knives, each individually numbered and finished in bolt blue. once this batch sells out, it will not return.

what this marking knife is used for

this knife produces a crisp, accurate layout line that guides chisels, saws, and joinery cuts. it is ideal for:

• timber frame layout and joinery

• dovetail layout and fine furniture marking

• precise scoring on hardwoods, softwoods, and end grain

• layout against ezl, ezb, ezt, squares, and straightedges

• makers, woodworkers, and craftspeople who need clean, repeatable lines

key features

• cpm-3v steel for extreme durability and long-lasting edge retention

• tuned bevel geometry for clean and accurate scribe lines

• rigid profile for tight registration against layout tools

• comfortable handle shape for controlled one-hand marking

• hand-finished and stropped at star hill timberworks

• designed for both timber framing and fine woodworking precision

why cpm-3v matters

cpm-3v is a high-performance powdered metallurgy steel known for:

• edge stability

• exceptional toughness

• resistance to chipping

• long-wearing sharpness

this steel excels when marking dense hardwoods or large timbers, making it an excellent choice for professional joinery and layout work.

limited edition details

• only 30 knives produced

• individually numbered 01/30 through 30/30

• bolt blue finish exclusive to this release

• certificate of authenticity included

• small-batch collaboration with millet knives in idaho

• first drop in the star hill limited series

there will be no second batch and no restock of the bolt blue edition.

specifications

• steel: cpm-3v

• finish: bolt blue limited edition

• edge: precision-bevel marking edge

• applications: timber framing, joinery, dovetails, woodworking layout

• production: blades crafted by millet knives, finished by star hill timberworks

who this knife is for

this limited cpm-3v knife is ideal for:

• timber framers who need reliable precision layout

• furniture makers and woodworkers focused on accuracy

• makers looking for a durable, long-life layout knife

• collectors who appreciate small-batch, numbered tools

• anyone upgrading from pencil-based or basic marking tools

what’s included

• limited cpm-3v bolt blue marking knife

• individual batch number

• certificate of authenticity

• protective wrap for storage and shipping

availability

this is a true limited release.
there are no backorders, no second run, and no future production of the bolt blue cpm-3v edition.

once the 30 knives are gone, this edition is permanently retired.

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