Tsunesaburo Mentori Kanna: Precision chamfer Plane

Name: Tsunesaburo Mentori Kanna: Precision chamfer Plane
Brand: East-West Tools
SKU: Tsu/Blu/Men
Price: 230.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

$230.00

Tsunesaburo Mentori Kanna from Japan. A precision chamfer plane forged in Aogami Blue No.2 steel for crisp, repeatable edge breaks. Perth dispatch and careful packing for woodworkers who demand accuracy in moulding and chamfering work.

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Description

Chamfer with precision and ease

The Tsunesaburo Mentori Kanna is a purpose-made Japanese chamfer plane for producing crisp edges and controlled bevels. Forged in Miki, Hyōgo, by one of Japan’s most highly regarded moulding plane makers, it is ideal for cleanly breaking corners, cutting accurate chamfers, and preparing edges for joinery or finishing. Perth dispatch with secure packing.

This mentori kanna is part of Tsunesaburo’s specialty line. It uses Aogami Blue Paper Steel No.2 for the cutting edge, laminated to soft iron for ease of sharpening and durability. The wooden dai is fitted to hold the iron securely, with chamfer guides that let the user control width and angle. It is suited to both decorative and structural work where edges need consistency. A tool of this type simplifies what would otherwise require jigs or careful freehand planing.

Maintain the blade with water stone sharpening and protect the dai from changes in humidity, See our Care & Maintenance guide for tips and Why Forged Carbon Steel? for insight into Aogami performance. Browse more in Specialized Japanese Kanna or complement your set with Japanese Woodworking Tools.

Tip: A mentori kanna quickly refines edges before finish or assembly, keeping joints crisp and splinter free.

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

Sharpen the blade regularly using water stones, finishing with a fine grit for optimal edge retention. Protect the wooden dai from humidity and avoid soaking. Apply camellia oil lightly to prevent rust on the blade. Tune the blade fit and dai mouth periodically for smooth shavings and consistent chamfer depth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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

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.

Tsunesaburo | Special Kanna

Tsunesaburo is a kanna maker based in Miki, Hyogo, Japan, a region with centuries of blacksmithing and plane-making history. The workshop is led by the Tsunesaburo family, producing hand-forged irons and fitted dai bodies in small batches. Their specialty kanna line extends the tradition into purpose-built tools for moulding, chamfering, and precise finishing tasks.

What sets Tsunesaburo apart is their ability to combine advanced heat treatment of steels like Aogami with careful dai preparation, giving woodworkers consistent cutting action. The mentori kanna is part of this specialty line, designed to save time on edge preparation while producing crisp, repeatable results with minimal setup.

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What Sets Our Tools Apart

Chamfers Made Easy

A mentori kanna is built for a single purpose: to cut consistent chamfers quickly. Instead of freehanding edges with a bench plane or sanding block, this tool references the corner and guides the blade at a set angle. It saves time in both decorative and structural work by delivering repeatable results. The Tsunesaburo mentori kanna does this with the sharpness of Aogami Blue Steel, leaving clean bevels that need little to no sanding before finishing.

Forged in Miki by Tsunesaburo

Tsunesaburo is a long-established kanna maker from Miki, Hyogo, an area with centuries of toolmaking tradition. Their workshop focuses on small-batch forging and precise dai fitting. Each plane reflects consistent quality in blade heat treatment and wooden body setup. Choosing a Tsunesaburo specialty plane means relying on one of the most respected names in Japanese woodworking tools. Their mentori kanna represents both practical function and the heritage of Japanese plane making.

Aogami Steel for Lasting Sharpness

The blade is forged from Aogami Blue Paper Steel No.2, a high carbon tool steel known for edge life and clean cutting. Laminated to soft iron, it combines sharpness with easy maintenance. This makes it suitable for frequent fine cuts on hardwoods and softwoods alike. The balance of hardness and resilience ensures that a well-maintained blade will keep producing smooth chamfers with fewer sharpenings. For care guidance see our resources on carbon steel maintenance and kanna setup.

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