If you want to shape and smooth wood, then you need a good spokeshave with a good blade. This Melbourne Tool Company Spokeshave Blade is the real backbone of your smoothing and shaping kit. A fundamental tool for anyone loves to work with wood. The M2 HSS has high abrasion resistance which means it will hold a sharp edge much longer than many other steels. This also means that it may take a little longer to bring up an edge. Don’t worry, you will be leaving your sharpening gear on the shelf for a lot longer too. MTC plane blades are also thicker than the average plane, this eliminates vibration is the cut, ensuring a smooth uniform finish.