- Rabbet: A rectangular cut made along the edge of a piece of wood, creating a step-down effect.
- Dado: A rectangular groove cut across the width of a piece of wood, often used to accommodate the edge of another piece, such as a shelf or drawer.





Rabbet-dado molding knives are specialized cutting tools designed to create specific profiles on wood, primarily rabbets and dados. These profiles are common in woodworking, particularly in furniture making and cabinetmaking. Our Rabbet-dado straight edge molding knives are made from high-speed steel (HSS) and are available in a variety of sizes and profiles to accommodate different woodworking needs.
Furniture Making: Creating joints for drawers, doors, and other components.
Cabinetmaking: Constructing cabinet frames and adding decorative details.
Millwork: Producing custom millwork, such as window and door frames.
General Woodworking: Creating various woodworking projects that require rabbet and dado joints.
Williams & Hussey specializes in custom profile knives. We can replicate or create new designs using a sketch, drawing, or physical sample. Our team has experience producing high-quality custom knives, from classic baseboards to intricate historic restorations.
Williams & Hussey profile knives are precision-ground cutting tools designed to fit all Williams & Hussey molder models — new and old. Each set includes two knives engineered for accurate bolt-hole alignment, proper clearance, and optimized cutting angles for crisp, clean profiles.
Every Williams & Hussey knife is laser-engraved with our logo, guaranteeing authenticity and superior performance.
Our products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality, and we stand behind each part and assembly built. However, we cannot guarantee the quality of others’ products or the compatibility of Williams & Hussey knives with third-party products.
Use of Williams & Hussey knives in third-party molders and other products not manufactured by Williams & Hussey is at the user’s own risk, without warranty, and without opportunity for refund for any reason.
Williams & Hussey is here to help you find the right molding knife profile for your molder and are happy to answer your questions about any of our products.
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