Q: Which blade steel should I choose for easy sharpening?
O1 steel blades, hardened to Rc58-60, sharpen more easily than PM-V11, making them a good choice if you sharpen frequently and prioritize ease over edge retention.
06P0453 - 2" O1 Steel Blade for Veritas Custom Bench Plane
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All our blades have a lapped face and are ground with a bevel that requires only final honing to 30° before use.
The O1 steel blades are hardened to Rc58-60. While O1 sharpens more easily than PM-V11, it also dulls more readily.
Our PM-V11 tool steel (Rc61-63) has a fine, consistent grain structure that provides significantly greater resistance to damage from both impact and wear than O1 steel, yet the edge can be quickly restored using water stones or other common sharpening methods.
Available in 2" and 2 3/8" widths.
Made in Canada.
O1 steel blades, hardened to Rc58-60, sharpen more easily than PM-V11, making them a good choice if you sharpen frequently and prioritize ease over edge retention.
PM-V11 tool steel (Rc61-63) has a fine, consistent grain structure that provides significantly greater resistance to damage from both impact and wear than O1 steel.
They're available in 2" and 2 3/8" widths, so you can match the blade to the specific custom bench plane model you're building or maintaining.
| Materials | O1 or PM-V11 tool steel |
| Dimensions | 2" or 2 3/8" wide |
| Compatibility Dimensions | Fits Veritas custom bench planes |
| Includes | Custom bench plane blade |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Blades for Veritas Custom Bench Planes
All our blades have a lapped face and are ground with a bevel that requires only final honing to 30° before use.
The O1 steel blades are hardened to Rc58-60. While O1 sharpens more easily than PM-V11, it also dulls more readily.
Our PM-V11 tool steel (Rc61-63) has a fine, consistent grain structure that provides significantly greater resistance to damage from both impact and wear than O1 steel, yet the edge can be quickly restored using water stones or other common sharpening methods.
Available in 2" and 2 3/8" widths.
Made in Canada.
