Q: What steel are these blades made of?
They are made from 3/16" thick HCS (O1) steel that will not deflect or chatter under the toughest use.
Hock 4 1/2" Plane Blades
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These blades were developed in collaboration with the faculty and staff at the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking in Fort Bragg, California. Made from 3/16" thick HCS (O1), they won't deflect or chatter under the toughest use.
Designed specifically for finely tuned handmade wooden planes, these blades are unbeatable. Bevel is 30°.
The blades are also available in a set with a matching chip breaker.
Dimensions given are width by length.
They are made from 3/16" thick HCS (O1) steel that will not deflect or chatter under the toughest use.
The bevel is 30°.
The blades come in 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4" and 2" widths.
No, these blades come without one, though a matched set with a chip breaker is available for those who want both.
They are designed specifically for finely tuned handmade wooden planes.
| Materials | High-carbon steel (O1) |
| Dimensions | 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4" or 2" wide × 4 1/2" long; 3/16" thick |
| Compatibility | For finely tuned handmade wooden planes |
| Includes | Plane blade |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |

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Hock 4 1/2" Plane Blades
These blades were developed in collaboration with the faculty and staff at the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking in Fort Bragg, California. Made from 3/16" thick HCS (O1), they won't deflect or chatter under the toughest use.
Designed specifically for finely tuned handmade wooden planes, these blades are unbeatable. Bevel is 30°.
The blades are also available in a set with a matching chip breaker.
Dimensions given are width by length.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.