Antique Woodworking Sargent VBM No 3409 Transitional Smoothing Plane-9" Wood Bottom Bench Hand Plane 2" Cutter 

High -Quality Transitional smoothing plane. Sargent V-B-M (Very Best Made) a branding Sargent started around 1905. No. 34 (3409 is the actual catalog Model Number).

F1 Marking is likely a casting or batch code from the foundry.

This narrows down the production era to around 1915-1922. 

Combining the smooth, low-friction glide of a traditional beechwood sole with the precise mechanical micro-adjustments of a cast-iron bench plane, this 9" tool is a classic.

Also, featuring a 2" wide cutter steel blade stamped with premium VBM trademark, it's the perfect addition to any antique tool collection or a fully functional user plane for traditional carpentry and woodworking.

This item displays beautiful age-appropriate wear and honest patina, so add it to your collection today!!