{"title":"Hand Plane \u0026 Knife Kits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHand Plane \u0026amp; Knife Making Kits for Woodworkers Who Build Their Own Tools\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular satisfaction in using a tool you made yourself, and hand plane and knife kits put that experience within reach of any motivated woodworker. These kits supply the precision-machined metal components—blade, hardware, and assembly parts—while you supply the wooden body, handle, or scales, giving you complete control over materials, fit, and aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/products\/hock-krenov-style-plane\"\u003eHock Krenov-style plane kit\u003c\/a\u003e includes a Hock high-carbon steel plane iron and chip breaker, allowing you to build a Krenov-style wooden body plane to your own dimensions and wood choice. Hock Tools is a respected American maker of premium replacement blades known for their superior steel and edge retention. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/products\/hock-tools-chef-knife-making-kit\"\u003eHock Tools chef knife making kit\u003c\/a\u003e provides a precision-ground high-carbon blade with a full tang, plus all hardware needed to complete a professional chef knife with your own handle material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHock Plane Iron Assembly and Replacement Blades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already own a wooden plane body or need to upgrade an existing plane, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/products\/hock-plane-iron-assembly\"\u003eHock plane iron assembly\u003c\/a\u003e is available separately. These irons fit a wide range of wooden plane bodies and are a significant upgrade over stock irons in most manufactured planes. Prefer a ready-to-use plane? Shop our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/hand-planes\"\u003ewoodworking hand planes\u003c\/a\u003e, including jack, block, smoothing and rabbet planes, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/blogs\/learn\/how-to-build-your-own-hand-plane\"\u003ehow to build your own hand plane\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/hand-planes-spokeshaves\"\u003ehand planes \u0026amp; spokeshaves collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/hand-tools-chisels\"\u003echisels\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/carving-tools\"\u003ecarving tools\u003c\/a\u003e to complete your hand tool shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hock-krenov-style-plane","title":"Hock Krenov Style Block \u0026 Smoothing Plane Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Your Own Krenov-Style Wooden Block or Smoothing Plane!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's just something special about working with a custom-made wooden hand plane. Ron Hock agrees and that's why he designed this basic Krenov-style, flat-bottom wooden plane kits that are both simple and elegant. These precision-made kits provide a quick, sure way to realize the joy of using a handmade wooden plane without having to engineer it from scratch. Accurately milled from Bubinga or Jatoba to eliminate the need for an additional sole plate, the custom planes that you'll build from these kits are a joy to use. Both fits comfortably in your hand and will glide through any wood you throw at them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handy Block Plane (101-603) comes with a 1\" wide 3\/32” thick blade, when finished the plane ends up approx. 6\" long and trims down to 5\" or less depending on your needs. Kurt made the one pictured here at 5-7\/8\" - a convenient size for an apron pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beautiful Smoothing Plane Kit (101-605) Includes a 1-1\/2” wide 3\/16” thick blade and includes a chip breaker and can be shaped to your liking anywhere from 6” to 11” in overall length, giving you the ability to create the perfect plane for smoothing projects large or small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth kits come complete with an O1 High Carbon Steel Hock Plane Iron. All you need is a drill, some clamps, glue, a knife to adjust the throat, sandpaper (or plane) to true the sole, and a means of sharpening the iron. The Hock blade sharpens very easily to a super fine edge and cuts through any grain with ease. The High carbon (O1) steel sharpens quickly and holds a consistently sharp edge. The Iron comes with a hollow ground bevel to make initial sharpening quick and easy. These Hock kits are ideal for the novice as well as the professional woodworker who wants a premium wood plane that can be shaped to your specific needs and liking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Update the style \"Width\" information below to change the width of the custom data you put into the grouped product chart.--\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\n.a-center {\nwidth: xx%;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Hock Tools","offers":[{"title":"Smoothing Plane","offer_id":50139401191713,"sku":"101-600","price":99.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Block Plane","offer_id":50139401224481,"sku":"101-603","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of Both","offer_id":50139401257249,"sku":"101-605","price":149.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/9622\/1217\/files\/101-605_base_1_99b63645-e383-4325-bc1c-196a8032b8ca.jpg?v=1723211479"},{"product_id":"hock-plane-iron-assembly","title":"Hock Plane Iron Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Hock Tools High Carbon steel plane iron was developed in collaboration with the faculty and staff at James Krenov's Fine-Woodworking studio in Fort Bragg, California. The Hock blade sharpens very easily to a super fine edge and cuts through any grain with ease. We actually prefer this steel over the harder A2 steel since it sharpens much quicker and holds a consistently sharp edge. At 3\/32\" thick, the blade won't deflect or chatter under the toughest use. Designed specifically for the finely-tuned handmade wooden plane, these irons are unbeatable. The bevel is set at 30 deg.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on steel selection and quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor their “high carbon” steel blades, Hock Tools uses AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute) O1, a simple high carbon tool steel with very little added to the iron\/steel alloy other than 1.1% manganese. That pinch of Mn allows the steel to harden with an oil quench (the “O” in O1 stands for Oil.) Oil removes heat more slowly than water, reducing the thermal shock that occurs when orange-hot steel is plunged into water. Reducing that thermal shock minimizes the risk of cracking or distortion in the hardened piece. With an alloy as simple as O1, containing so few alloying elements, the hardened grain structure is as fine as possible which allows honing to the sharpest possible edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHock Tools Replacement Smoothing Plane Iron Assembly - 1-1\/2\" x 3-1\/2\" x 3\/16\" Thick (101-653)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHock Tools Replacement Block Plane Iron - 1\" x 2\" x 3\/32\" Thick (101-660)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from premium High Carbon steel for extra durability and a keenly sharp edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the blade (both) chip breaker and set screw (smoothing plane only)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hock Tools","offers":[{"title":"Smoothing Plane","offer_id":50139482980641,"sku":"101-653","price":49.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Block Plane","offer_id":50139483013409,"sku":"101-660","price":19.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/9622\/1217\/files\/101-653_base_withsku_84b8f69f-6499-498b-8af8-810e6b77d91b.jpg?v=1722863912"},{"product_id":"hock-tools-chef-knife-making-kit","title":"Hock Tools Chef Knife Making Kits","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.a-center {\nwidth: 25%;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you enjoy crafting beautiful gifts for your family and friends? These Hock Chef's Knife Kits allow you to create your own custom kitchen knife. It not only makes a great gift but is also a spectacular cutting instrument. High-carbon, O1 tool steel takes a very sharp edge and is easy to sharpen, unlike most stainless steel knives. In your choice of 5\" and 8\" blade lengths, or buy both for the ultimate crowd pleaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sharp O1 tool steel blade with three steel rivets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete instructions for adding your custom wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses in your shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever put your O1 tool steel knife in the dishwasher or submerge in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly after each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimize exposure of the handle to water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf desired, polish the blade with a mild abrasive cleaner, fine steel wool, or a non-woven abrasive dish pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen often and lightly with diamond stones or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Waterstones\" href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/waterstones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewaterstones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hock Tools","offers":[{"title":"5\"","offer_id":50141693051169,"sku":"101-610","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\"","offer_id":50141693083937,"sku":"101-611","price":79.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of Both","offer_id":50174436016417,"sku":"00-611","price":114.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/9622\/1217\/files\/00-611_1.jpg?v=1723645475"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/9622\/1217\/collections\/HTD_hand-planes_small_1.jpg?v=1791471137","url":"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/hand-tools-hand-planes.oembed","provider":"Infinity Cutting Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}