VINTAGE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON KANA 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 the Japanese master blade maker
(see signature mark pictures 2, 3, & 4)
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 (see enlarged pictures).
Once you have used a Japanese
kanna
plane you will never go back to the western plane. With exception of minor signs of past use
,
it remains
razor sharp
and in
very good condition
,
A truly fine vintage blade still having
generations of life for its next masters. The blade measures 2 3/4" (7 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.
Sailerking
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.