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Fiskars · Bone folders and burnishers

Fiskars 6 in plastic folder

One white straight Fiskars-style folder with broad and pointed ends.
One white straight Fiskars-style folder with broad and pointed ends.

What this tool is for

The plastic Fiskars has a fine tip for starting a score and a broad end for smoothing it. Pick it for folded-paper work when you want both operations in one familiar straight shape.

Specifications

Brand
Fiskars
Tool type
Folder and burnisher
Model
157650-1001
Material
Plastic
Overall length
6 in
Ends
Pointed tip and broad end
Contents
One folder
Amazon.com reference
B0044WVSUG

Fit and buying advice

The broad end spreads contact over a wider area than the tip. Test the tool on a spare piece when the printed face or coating marks easily.

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Questions about this tool

Which end should I use after scoring?

Use the wider end to press the crease flat once the fold is in place.

Is the word bone describing its material?

The listing specifies plastic. The name describes this type of folding tool.

What if a board edge makes the fold hard to reach?

Try the pointed end first or compare a narrower burnisher if the broad end has no clearance.

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