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Japanese Kanna Nanbantetsu Plane – Forged Aogami No. 1 Steel, 65–70 mm

Japanese Kanna Nanbantetsu Plane – Forged Aogami No. 1 Steel, 65–70 mm

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The Kanna Nanbantetsu is a traditional Japanese double-iron plane, designed for precision woodworking. Its blade combines forged Aogami No. 1 Japanese steel, sourced from an old stock of steel, with a forged iron base (rentetsu). This construction provides a long-lasting edge and makes sharpening easier, particularly for the fine planing of softwoods and conifers.

Made in Japan, this plane features a 285 mm Japanese white oak (Shirakashi) body, with a 38° setup angle. Available in 65 and 70 mm sizes, it is particularly suitable for working Japanese cedar, surface finishing, and producing fine shavings. An initial adjustment of the blade and sole may be required before use.

  • Type: Traditional Japanese double-iron hand plane (Nimai Kanna).
  • Cutting steel: Forged Japanese Aogami No. 1 steel from old stock.
  • Support metal: Wrought iron (Rentetsu).
  • Plane body: Japanese white oak (Shirakashi), straight-grained.
  • Available widths: 65 mm and 70 mm.
  • Cutting edge width: 58 mm (65 mm) / 65 mm (70 mm).
  • Body dimensions: 285 × 90 × 36 mm.
  • Iron length: 115 mm.
  • Mounting angle: 38°.
  • Sharpening angle: 26 to 27°.
  • Configuration: Double iron with counter-iron.
  • Recommended woods: Softwoods, especially Japanese cedar (Sugi).
  • Use: Fine planing, wood finishing, and producing fine shavings.
  • Preparation: Blade adjustment and back preparation required before use.
  • Made in: Japan.
  • Forged Aogami No. 1 steel: Japanese steel prized for its edge retention and sharpening qualities.
  • Vintage steel: blade made from steel stock specially ordered in the 1940s–1950s.
  • Wrought iron base (Rentetsu): traditional blade construction.
  • Double iron (Nimai Kanna): main blade accompanied by a counter-iron.
  • Japanese white oak body: Shirakashi wood with straight grain.
  • 38° mounting angle: suitable for planing softwoods.
  • Two widths available: 65 mm and 70 mm.
  • Made in Japan: tool intended for woodworking and finishing.
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