I'm glad I got my Stanley 71 (or is 71-1/2?) some time back. Prices have 
soared and replacement blades/cutters are very few and are priced like 
hen's teeth.  My cutter is the pointed variety. I'd like to have a 
single edge 1/2" blade but those I've seen on offer are priced too rich 
for my blood.  I can get one from LV for ~$16 plus S&H.  Does anyone 
know of a better source?  There's no way I'll pay twice as much for a 
cutter as I paid for the plane with cutter.

Bob Hutchins
Temple, TX