Bahco 625 Premium Ergonomic Carbide Scraper, 1", with Plastic Holder

I purchased this item to prep my exterior shingle for paint, but wound up testing it in a room I am remodeling.Although the packaging was a little shoddy, the extremely rigid handle would have endured any mis-treatment during shipment, as well as being dropped from 30' from a ladder. The grip is ergonomic, however may not be suited for heavy, large area scraping (try the other model w/ the knob). The carbide blade that came with the item is sharp, and its triangular shape allows you to either get deep into a cavity, or create a -V- for filling. The included case is also well constructed and receives the unit snugly and secures it well. The only draw-back is that the clip in which you attach the holder to your belt should, in my opinion, be a loop; I have actually pulled the scraper and holster both off my belt due to the snug fit.I initially used the scraper to prepare a drywall room for paint and trim, scraping paint globs, roller lines and misc. bumps from the wall. It worked like a razor would. Clean and precise, which amazed me. If the roller mark width was less than the blade width, it would remove only the raised paint, leaving the rest only scuffed. Using it for half hour justified the purchase price by saving me the cost of numerous DA sander discs that would have gummed up in no time.Finally, I tried it on the cedar shingles with multiple layers of bad paint. PERFECT. So sharp and stable, I didn't get the typical chatter you would expect form cheap blades. Now I have to get the larger one for broader area removal. I know I won't be disappointed!

The Bahco scraper is amazing. I have been using it to scrape polyurethane finish off of kitchen cabinets and it works great. The blade is super sharp and scrapes the wood to a smooth finish. For tight corners you can turn the blade so the point of the blade is out and this is helpful for getting the last little bit of finish off of the wood. I also purchased the teardrop blade and that has been invaluable for scraping some of the curved areas of the cabinet doors. Again the blade is super sharp and scrapes to a smooth finish. You do have to be careful with both blades to avoid catching them on an imperfection in the wood because this can throw the blade off line and cut into the wood. The scratches typically aren't that deep and can be sanded out easily. I have refinished an entire set of kitchen cabinets and the blade is still going strong. No sign of dulling. This is all I have used this tool for so far but I am impressed with the quality and usefulness for the amount spent. I highly recommend this product.

I bought this particular scraper for my restoration business because itsutility and a great value for the money, easy to use, versatile for small and intricate places. I also liked the balance and speed and is light weight.

I bought a set of these Bahco scrapers to replace my old Sandviks. They are earning a permanent place among my extensive tool collection. The handle is very comfortable and ergonomic and I've experienced no hand strain with them. The small carbide blades this scraper accepts are great for detailed work and tight spaces. The blade clamp and screw seem rickety but under heavy use it has held up fine. Carbide is very hard and durable but it is also somewhat brittle so be careful not to abuse it and chip the edge. It is easy to keep the handle clean with common household cleaners but please remember to never use alcohol on rubber-like materials as that could damage it. Carbide scrapers expand the scope of work you can do and give professional results. I've been using carbide scrapers for decades and these Bahcos are among the best.

I have some mixed experiences with this scraper.First off, the handle is excellent. It is large, but not too large, just big enough to have a good grip at funky angles.The issue I had was with the provided carbide cutter. The cutting surface is not flat, I have verified this on a leveling block. I am not sure if this is by design or not, but I had to spend a few minutes grinding down the slight oval on the cutting edge so I wouldn't scratch the surface I was cleaning.Other than that it is a great tool, just know you may have to source some different bits depending on the work you want to do.