Q: How does the Veritas small-blade holder secure a short blade?
Two embedded rare-earth magnets hold the blade against the anodized aluminum body, while an adjustable stop block keeps it square and properly positioned for sharpening.
05P3203 - Veritas Small-Blade Holder


Because of the difficulty holding short blades such as those found in most spokeshaves, instrument maker's planes, etc., sharpening them has been difficult.
The Veritas small-blade holder solves this effectively and safely by securing the blade using two powerful rare-earth magnets embedded into anodized aluminum and an adjustable stop block. In effect, it transforms your short blade into something larger (1 1/2" wide by 4" long) that can be effectively held for sharpening, either by hand or by mounting in a honing guide.
Made in Canada.
Two embedded rare-earth magnets hold the blade against the anodized aluminum body, while an adjustable stop block keeps it square and properly positioned for sharpening.
Yes, the holder works either by hand or mounted in a honing guide, since it extends a short blade into an effective 1 1/2" wide by 4" long size that is easier to grip and control.
It is designed for blades too short to sharpen safely on their own, such as those found in most spokeshaves and instrument maker's planes.
| Materials | Anodized aluminum body with embedded rare-earth magnets |
| Color/Finish | Black |
| Dimensions | 1 1/2" wide × 4" long (effective size with blade secured) |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Includes | Veritas small-blade holder |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |

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Veritas Small-Blade Holder
Because of the difficulty holding short blades such as those found in most spokeshaves, instrument maker's planes, etc., sharpening them has been difficult.
The Veritas small-blade holder solves this effectively and safely by securing the blade using two powerful rare-earth magnets embedded into anodized aluminum and an adjustable stop block. In effect, it transforms your short blade into something larger (1 1/2" wide by 4" long) that can be effectively held for sharpening, either by hand or by mounting in a honing guide.
Made in Canada.