Tsunesaburo Mentori Kanna: Precision chamfer Plane

Tsunesaburo Kaku Mentori Kanna: Precision Chamfer Plane

This premium Japanese woodworking plane, crafted by the renowned Tsunesaburo brand, is designed for creating precise 45° bevels. Ideal for knife making and fine furniture work, it allows for adjustable bevel widths from 0mm to 20mm.
Key Features:
* Superior Blade:
* Core blade: Hand-forged Aogami Blue 1 steel, known for its exceptional sharpness and edge retention.
* Base blade: Soft iron, providing support and durability.
* "Easy maintenance" design eliminates the need for frequent "ura dashi" (back flattening), simplifying sharpening.
* Precise Adjustability:
* Adjustable bevel width: 0mm to 20mm.
* Cutting width: 27mm
* High-Quality Construction:
* Plane blade width: 30mm
* Total plane length: 75mm.
* Stand Material: Quercus myrsinifolia (Japanese shirakashi wood), with unique wood grain variations.
* Dai Size (Plane Body): Total length 197mm, Width 47mm, Height 40mm.
* Total weight: 460g.
* Craftsmanship:
* Hand-forged by skilled Japanese craftsmen.
* "Normal" mouth design.
* Made in Japan.
* Tsunesaburo Legacy:
* Built on generations of expertise, ensuring exceptional sharpness and durability.
* Suitable for a wide range of woods, from hardwoods to softwoods and laminated materials.
* Highly regarded by woodworkers and musical instrument makers worldwide.
"Easy Maintenance" Blade Explained:
Unlike traditional planes with "ashi" (legs) requiring "ura dashi," this Tsunesaburo plane features a unique, large R-bending design from the blade's tip to its edge. This design allows for simple back-side sharpening, even with blade wear.
About Tsunesaburo:
Tsunesaburo Plane Works Co., Ltd., established in 1947, continues the legacy of master craftsman Tsunesaburo Uozumi. Under the guidance of the third-generation Toru Uozumi, the company combines traditional techniques with modern equipment to produce planes of unparalleled quality.