Stanley "Sweetheart" Block Plane Gränsfors Bruk Adzes The function is almost like

The function is almost like a excellent stout cutting knife

before the finer planes that generally follow for finishing

Western saws typically have thicker blades to keep from bending out when pushing through the cut

the axe enables one to hew a long way down into the notch

The saw also may be used for cabinet work & finish carpentry

Stanley "Sweetheart" Block Plane Gränsfors Bruk Adzes The function is almost likeModel # 12 138 (No. 9 1 2) 1 5 8" wide cutter blade Cutter depth is adjustable, resting at 20 angle A 2 steel cutter blade, excellent for edge retention Plane iron is 1 8" extra thick for reducing chatter, & is honed to a 25 angle, & micro adjustable to a 30 angle Precision ground & very smooth ductile iron base Extra heavy base & frog cast as one for stability & reducing chatter Norris style adjustment with lateral lock for cutting accuracy