{"product_id":"the-sharpshooter-chisel-plane-w-spearpoint-blade-marcou-toolworks","title":"\"The Sharpshooter\" chisel plane w\/ spearpoint blade (Marcou Toolworks)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sharpshooter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePrecision has a name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Sharpshooter is a specialized chisel plane built for the cuts other tools can't make. Unlike traditional planes, it has no body ahead of the cutting iron — the blade itself forms the absolute front and bottom edge of the tool. The result is a hybrid instrument, part chisel, part low-angle block plane, engineered for one purpose: getting into places conventional planes simply can't reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt its core is a spearpoint blade set at less than 45 degrees, with the following advantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner cuts on end grain\u003c\/strong\u003e — the low angle slices through fibers rather than tearing them, leaving a smoother finish where grain direction would otherwise cause chipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess resistance, less effort\u003c\/strong\u003e — a lower angle requires less downward force to pare material, making fine adjustments easier to control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision in tight spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e — the spearpoint geometry lets the blade access sharp inside corners and flush details that a standard straight-edge blade can't reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility across grain types\u003c\/strong\u003e — effective whether you're working with end grain, cross grain, or awkward transitional surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Sharpshooter is delivered razor-sharp, dead flat, and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Caution: the blade is extremely sharp.\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore first use:\u003c\/strong\u003e the blade must be detached from the handle to remove the factory protective wax coating. Wipe it down with a rag soaked in mineral spirits or WD-40, let the solvent dissolve the residue, then scrub gently with a non-woven pad. To protect the blade from rust going forward, apply camellia oil or a similar rust-preventative oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the woodworker who demands a clean finish in every corner, this is the tool that hits its mark every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade can be removed for easy sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-foreground\"\u003ePlane iron: O1 steel hardened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-foreground\"\u003eHandle material: New Zealand Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-foreground\"\u003eApprox. dimensions (L x W x H): 117 x 50 x 48 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philip Marcou Toolworks (New Zealand)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52236321915168,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/3398\/files\/shot_20260823224247.jpg?v=1787486895","url":"https:\/\/piranhatools.co.nz\/products\/the-sharpshooter-chisel-plane-w-spearpoint-blade-marcou-toolworks","provider":"PiranhaTools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}