Tried the 4-inch knife for inside corners after doing them with a 6-inch for years

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My first time trying a 4-inch for corners I kept grabbing for the 6 on instinct. Took me a few rooms to stop fighting the smaller blade and let it do its thing.

jessefoster4d ago

Yeah that "grabbing for the 6 on instinct" thing hit home. I switched to a 4 inch for cutting in around windows and door frames, and for the first few jobs I kept reaching for my 2.5 inch like it was a safety blanket. What finally clicked for me was holding the 4 inch a little further back on the handle, almost like a pencil grip, so I could pivot more with my wrist instead of my whole arm. Also I started doing a quick dry pass first to feel the edge before loading it up with paint. That little trick made the smaller blade feel less awkward and way faster once I got the hang of it.