First class and planes

[ken hatch]

Same here only in Stanley/Bailey planes. Most of my planes are equiped with Stanley blades from various years. The Hock blades are very good blades. The Stanley blades if not pitted and turned to junk can hold their own.

jtk

I agree, my preference is the Stanley OEM cutter if saveable. If not, if forget who makes them, a Japanese replacement iron which is also thin. Then third if neither of the other two options work a thicker O1 Hock or Veritas blade.

ken