Japanese Plane Kanna 65mm ASAHIFUJI Aogami2
Product Dimensions and Weight
Kanna is a traditional Japanese plane characterized by its very simple design, providing amazing results and ease of use. The blade is forged from the highest quality Aogami#2 hard steel, while the body is made of white oak. Aogami#2, also known as blue steel, is carbon steel with minimal impurities from the Hitachi steelworks. It is one of the best Japanese steels, known for its high hardness and excellent edge retention.
- Blade width: 65mm
- Effective planing width: 58mm
- Length of the plane: 290mm
- Width of the plane: 82mm
- Height of the plane: 37mm
- Weight: 1180g
The plane features a chip breaker, which also serves as a wedge for the blade. The blade is adjusted using a small hammer, striking the rear edge of the blade or the back part of the body, depending on whether we want to extend or retract the blade. Unlike European planes, Japanese planes are pulled toward the user.
The plane is made in Japan.