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Tsunesaburo Mentori Kanna: Precision chamfer Plane

$230.00

Tsunesaburo Mentori Kanna Japanese chamfer plane for controlled edge breaks, bevels and joinery detail. This active page is currently most useful as a reference while stock is unavailable.

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Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

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Description

Japanese chamfer plane for clean, controlled bevels

The Tsunesaburo Mentori Kanna is a purpose-made Japanese chamfer plane for breaking edges, cutting repeatable bevels and refining joinery details. It is a specialist plane for controlled edge work rather than broad surface flattening.

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Best suited to

  • Controlled chamfers and edge breaks
  • Furniture, joinery and small workshop work
  • Woodworkers who want a dedicated plane rather than sanding every edge
  • Reference comparison for Japanese kanna styles

Care expectations

Keep the blade sharp, protect steel from rust and store the wooden body dry. Japanese planes may need setup and tuning before use.

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Specifications
  • Blade steel: Aogami Blue Paper Steel No.2 laminated to soft iron
  • Body (Dai): Traditional wooden dai
  • Maker: Tsunesaburo, Miki City, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
  • Function: Chamfer plane for beveling and edge breaking
  • Adjustment: Manual fine-tuning for chamfer width and depth
Maintenance

Keep the blade sharp and dry. Apply camellia oil to steel parts before storage and protect the wooden body from humidity. Japanese planes may need setup and tuning before use.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mentori kanna?

A mentori kanna is a Japanese chamfer plane used to cut consistent bevels and break edges cleanly. It simplifies work that would otherwise require jigs or careful freehand technique.

Why choose Tsunesaburo?

Tsunésaburo is a respected kanna maker in Miki, Hyōgo. Their tools are known for precise heat treatment, stable dai fit, and consistent cutting performance.

What steel is used?

The blade is forged from Aogami Blue Paper Steel No.2 laminated to soft iron. This gives a very sharp edge with good edge retention and responsive sharpening.

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