Japanese Etsuei Icho-men Kanna Smoothing Plane – 3 to 15 mm

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Blade width 3 mm 4.5 mm 5.4 mm 6 mm 7.5 mm 9mm 12 mm 15 mm

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The Etsuei Icho-men Kanna Japanese plane is a traditional molding plane designed to create rounded decorative profiles of the Ginnan-men type (ginkgo leaf profile) on the edges of wooden pieces. Used in carpentry and cabinetmaking, it allows for uniform finishes on edges, frames, and decorative elements. Its body, made of Japanese white oak (Shirakashi), measures approximately 180 mm and is available in eight profile widths, from 3 to 15 mm. Sourced from old Japanese stock (Kuradashi), this plane requires sharpening and body adjustment before use. Slight signs of aging related to storage may be present.

Manufacturer / Brand: Etsuei
Type: Japanese molding plane Icho-men Kanna (銀杏面鉋)
Function: Creating decorative moldings on wood edges
Profile: Ginnan-men, traditional Japanese profile
Profile widths: 3 / 4.5 / 5.4 / 6 / 7.5 / 9 / 12 / 15 mm
Body length: Approximately 180 mm
Body material: Japanese white oak (Shirakashi)
Blade mounting: Traditional Japanese, indicated 8 to 9 bu by the supplier
Blade steel: Not specified
Weight: Not provided
Condition: Old Japanese stock (Kuradashi)
Preparation required: Sharpening and body adjustment
Country of manufacture: Japan

Condition and precautions

Tool from old Japanese stock, likely to show slight signs of aging.
Sharpening and adjustment required before first use.
Small dimensional differences may exist between pieces due to their handcrafted nature.
Store in a dry place and protect the blade from corrosion.

Ginnan-men profile: creates a rounded decorative moulding on the edges of the wood.
Precise edge work: suitable for finishing frames, panels, mouldings, and joinery elements.
Eight profile widths, from 3 to 15 mm: a range of sizes for both small mouldings and more pronounced edges.
Japanese white oak (Shirakashi) body: a hardwood traditionally used in the manufacture of Japanese planes.
Body length of approximately 180 mm: a compact size for guiding the plane along the edges.
Hand-cut mouldings: allows you to work without an electric router.
Customisable sharpening and adjustment: blade and body preparation tailored to the user's needs.

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