Sarumentori-Kanna Japanese Wood Screw Adjustable Chamfer Plane 60° By Yukichika - 24mm ②

Brand name: Yukichika 

Brand of Blade: Sukesada(助貞, It is highly likely a brand belonging to Asakusa Suiheiya shop.)

Smith name: Probably Sekikawa

Steel: Blue Steel

Jigane(Iron part of the blade): Kamaji

Cutting edge width: 21mm

Blade width: 24mm 

Blade total length: 62mm 

Blade Angles: 24°

Blade thickness: Blade Bottom(about 4.50mm)，The blade near the bevel（about 3.0mm）

Wooden body artisan name: Aigami Choukichi (1905～1988)

The length, height (at its highest point), and width(widest part) of the wooden body :

150mm, 32mm, 35mm

Wooden Body: Japanese white oak 

Manufacture Era: 1970 ~ 1980 (according to collector’s memory)

Weight: 190g

Accessories：-

Additional Information:  Unused, in good condition. This plane was sourced from a specialty tool shop in the Kansai region. It is slightly smaller than the similar-type plane by Yukichika that I sold previously, making it a better fit for a tateguya (door/window maker) or a sukiya carpenter. Also, unlike the previous plane, its uragane (chipbreaker) was personally tuned by Yukichika himself.

There is some minor surface rust on the blade, but it is purely cosmetic and does not affect the tool's functionality.  Please note that there is a slight deformation in the carriage of this plane. I have consulted Mr. Tsuchida regarding this issue; he examined the tool and confirmed that a deformation of this degree will not interfere with its functionality.

Regarding the origin of the name 'saru' for this type of plane and its application, please refer to the link below: [saruboo tenjou/猿頬天井]

For more details about Yukichika, please refer to my blog：

「Yukichika」 The Genius "Daiya" - Japanese Woodworking Plane Body Artisans