Kanna Tenzan Japanese hand plane 65–70 mm – Tsubame steel, hardwoods

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The Kanna Tenzan Japanese plane, made in Japan, is specially designed for planing hardwoods and end grain. Available in 65 and 70 mm, it combines a Tsubame special steel blade with a layer of traditional wrought iron.

Appreciated for its great toughness, this rare Japanese steel allows you to work resistant woods with precision. Its body made of Japanese white oak (Shirakashi) and its traditional two-blade design make it a tool intended for demanding woodworking and cabinet-making tasks.

Range: Tenzan
Type: Large Japanese Kanna plane (Ōganna)
Nominal widths: 65 or 70 mm
Cutting steel: Tsubame
Support layer: Traditional wrought iron
Body: Japanese white oak (Shirakashi), straight-grained
Body length: 285 mm
Body width: 90 mm
Body thickness: 36 mm
Iron length: 115 mm
Mounting angle: 38°
Cutting angle: 26 to 27°
Body construction: Traditional tsutsumibori
Recommended woods: Hardwoods, deciduous woods, and end-grain
Configuration: Two-blade plane
Preparation: Prepared for use, back work (uradashi) required
Country of manufacture: Japan

Dimensions and references

65 mm

Nominal width: 65 mm
Effective cutting width: 58 mm

70 mm

Nominal width: 70 mm
Effective cutting width: 65 mm

Preparation and maintenance

The plane is stated as prepared for use, but requires back work on the blade (uradashi) before optimal adjustment. Additional adjustments may be necessary to achieve a precision finish.

After use, always retract the cutting edge into the body and store the tool in a dry place to prevent corrosion.

Two widths available: 65 and 70 mm.
Tsubame special steel: Japanese steel renowned for its toughness, particularly suited for hardwoods.
Suitable for end grain: designed for planing the ends of wood and resistant species.
Traditional forged iron: soft backing layer facilitating sharpening and limiting the clogging of the stones.
Rare steel: made from a historic special steel of which quantities are limited.
Japanese white oak body: Shirakashi with straight grain.
Two-blade plane: main blade and counter-blade.
Japanese manufacture: professional tool made in Japan.