January 15, 2025
Interesting facts
Minimum iron length for sharpening aids, a comparison
We are often asked how short the blades can be to fit into the sharpening aids we offer. We have measured this, and the results can be seen in the table below.
| Minimum length of plane blades | ||
|---|---|---|
| at a bevel of | 25° | 35° |
| Richard Kell sharpening guide with small rollers (diameter 20 mm) | 35 mm | 32 mm |
| Richard Kell sharpening guide with large rollers (diameter 40 mm) | 52 mm | 43 mm |
| Veritas MKII sharpening guide | 55 mm | 43 mm |