VINTAGE JAPANESE SIGNED FORGED 2.5" KANNA PLANE BLADE SAMURAI STEEL

Description

This high quality professional grade Japanese blade was made for a
kanna
plane, the mainstay of the Japanese
daikusan
(carpenter) c. 1950's. It was made by a Japanese master blade maker,
Hiromitsu
(see signature photo 6)
of laminated hand forged steel with the same process as is used to make traditional Japanese samurai swords
.
You can actually see the layers of lamination between the different types of high carbon steel in the blade (pictures 5 and 6).
Once you have used a Japanese
kanna
plane you will never go back to the western plane. With exception of sign of past use
,
it is in
very good
condition
, ready to be honed and fitted into a wooden
dai
of your making. Give it a new honing and you will be amazed at its razor sharpness. A truly fine vintage blade still having generations of life for its next masters. The blade measures 2 1/2" (6.3 cm) wide. Old world craftsmanship for the new world craftsman!
You'll love it, I guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
Shoguns
and the
Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.