Putty knives are generally smaller, stiffer and better suited to heavy scraping while drywall taping knives are generally wider, more flexible and better suited to spreading and feathering and to more delicate scraping work. This Warner Carbon Steel Putty Knife has a 1.25 inch stiff, taper ground, mirror polished chisel blade. The Putty Knife is easy to use and has a comfortable, soft grip handle.