2S Gold Foil Knife Instrument

The 2S Gold Foil Knife Instrument is a precision restorative dental hand instrument designed for controlled trimming and finishing of restorative materials. HuFriedyGroup identifies the instrument by product code GK2S and specifies its use for removing excess filling material, flash, and overhangs . The 2S Gold Foil Knife features a double-ended configuration , providing two functional working ends in one instrument. This design allows dental professionals to select the appropriate working end when trimming restorative material and refining restoration margins. Distributor and procurement records also identify GK2S as a double-ended Gold Foil Knife. The instrument can be incorporated into restorative workflows alongside composite instruments, amalgam condensers, burnishers, carvers, matrix systems, wedges, finishing instruments, and polishing tools . It is particularly useful when excess material needs to be carefully removed after restoration placement. The 2S Gold Foil Knife is categorized within HuFriedyGroup’s restorative range of amalgam knives and cement removers . It can be used in appropriate restorative dentistry, operative dentistry, and conservative dentistry workflows. The instrument is listed with a #6 handle configuration in AccessGUDID under model GF5457 , while the standard GK2S catalog number is also documented separately. Therefore, verify the exact handle configuration of your physical instrument before publishing a fixed handle specification. When supplied as a reusable instrument, it should be cleaned, disinfected, sterilized, inspected, and maintained according to the manufacturer’s validated instructions and applicable infection-control procedures. Key Features 2S Gold Foil Knife Instrument Hu-Friedy / HuFriedyGroup Product code GK2S Double-ended design Designed for restorative dentistry Trims excess filling material Removes restorative flash Helps remove overhangs Useful for restoration margin refinement Precision dental knife Suitable for operative dentistry Professional reusable instrument when applicable Product Specifications Specification Details Product Type Gold Foil Knife Size/Pattern 2S Product Code GK2S Configuration Double Ended Primary Use Trimming Excess Filling Material Applications Flash & Overhang Removal Specialty Restorative & Operative Dentistry Instrument Type Dental Restorative Knife Handle Configuration Dependent Sterilization According to Manufacturer Instructions Reusability Reusable when applicable Product Contents 1 × 2S Gold Foil Knife HuFriedyGroup confirms the GK2S model and its trimming application; Henry Schein lists it as a Size 2S, single item , while other manufacturer/distributor records identify the GK2S as double-ended. Applications Excess filling material trimming Restorative flash removal Overhang removal Restoration margin refinement Restorative material contouring Operative dentistry Restorative dentistry Conservative dentistry Dental laboratory and clinical restorative workflows Dental education and training FAQs 1. What is the 2S Gold Foil Knife? It is a professional dental restorative knife used for trimming excess filling material, flash, and overhangs. 2. What is the product code? The Hu-Friedy product code is GK2S . 3. Is the 2S Gold Foil Knife double ended? Yes. Manufacturer and distributor records identify GK2S as a double-ended Gold Foil Knife. 4. What is it used for? It is designed for trimming excess filling material and removing restorative flash and overhangs. 5. Is it suitable for restorative dentistry? Yes. It is part of HuFriedyGroup’s restorative Amalgam Knives & Cement Removers range. 6. Can it be used for finishing restorations? Yes. Its trimming function makes it useful for appropriate restorative finishing and margin cleanup. 7. Is the 2S Gold Foil Knife reusable? When supplied as a reusable dental instrument, it should be cleaned, disinfected, sterilized, and maintained according to the manufacturer’s validated instructions.