Ray Iles Plane Irons

Ray Iles plane irons are precision replacement blades made in Sheffield from O1 carbon steel, hardened to RC59-61 unless stated otherwise.

Ray Iles trained under the last of Sheffield's little mesters, the independent toolmakers whose skills shaped the city's edge tool trade for generations. That grounding shows in every iron he makes: consistent hardening, flat backs that need minimal lapping and steel that takes a keen edge and holds it well.

These irons fit a wide range of vintage and modern planes, giving woodworkers a straightforward way to bring an old plane back into daily use or improve on the blade it came with.

• Drop-in replacements for Stanley, Record, Quangsheng and equivalent bench, block and specialty planes
• O1 carbon steel construction for a fine, durable edge
• Sized and shaped for smoothing, jack, rabbet, block and spokeshave applications
• A practical upgrade for old tools where preserving the original mouth opening matters

Browse the range below to find the right iron for your plane.