A scarce EARLY TYPE 2 1/4 INCH WIDTH CUTTING IRON for a Stanley No. 5 1/2 plane by STANLEY. The No. 5 1/2 was the only plane to use this size cutting iron until 1939, when the width was expanded to 2 3/8 inches to be interchangeable with the cutter for the No. 4 1/2, 6 and 7 bench planes. This example is marked with the ca. 1910 era Stanley Rule & Level Company banner trademark. It is in clean, sound and usable condition. Length = 7.75 Inches (Ref. Id No.: 422196) [Free Shipping]