This Japanese plane "Hira Kanna" has a 64mm wide blade. The plane is vintage and perfectly new. It is a plane of the brand "Genji Aoi". The kanna dates from the Showa period (70-80). It is directly imported from Japan.
The Dai, a block of Japanese white oak, is solid and in perfect condition, the sole is very smooth, it is very straight. The Dai measures: length 274mm, width 83mm, height 36mm. It is really sturdy and heavy.
The iron is made of hand-forged, two-ply, high-carbon steel. The iron has a smooth, matte finish. The black is due to the annealing. The signature is beautifully hand-engraved. The iron has a special feature, which is that the Ura (the hollow) has been shaped in a vertical direction, which is quite rare. The iron was forged at low temperatures in coal with an annealing in clay. This can be seen on the back of the iron with a demarcation line. The counter iron is not laminated.
This kanna is of excellent forge and the Dai is perfectly executed. This is indeed the type of brand that produced quality tools in quantity. Luxury but affordable... This was Japan before the digital era. This is the good quality plane for experienced users or a user who would like to move up a level.
It can be used in cabinetmaking or carpentry. Like any new plane, there is a whole set of adjustments to be made before use. The plane can be delivered raw or adjusted according to your convenience. I will provide all the advice for its proper use and its correct adjustments.
Unlike European planes, Japanese planes are pulled instead of pushed. With this tool, you can discover Japanese tools. For collectors, cabinetmakers, sculptors, carpenters, or simply DIY enthusiasts
