「Ju Ichi」Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Usui Kengo - 78mm
Smith name: Usui Kengo (碓氷健吾)
Steel: Blue #1 or Blue super steel
Jigane(Iron part of the blade): Wrought iron(Kamaji)
Blade Width: 78mm
Blade length: 114mm
Blade thickness: The blade near the bevel(about 6.60mm)，Top of Blade（about 10.20mm）
Blade Weight: 468g
Blade Angles: 24°
Chip Breaker Width: 68mm
Dai manufacture: Kaneshige (カネ茂)
Dai size(length, width, thickness): 304mm 94mm 34mm
Total weight: 1489g
Accessories: -
Year of production: According to online information, the Juichi mark plane began production in 1952 and stopped in 1999. This plane was probably manufactured around 1980 or earlier.
Additional Information: Lightly used, in good condition. It comes from the collection of a retired carpenter in the Kansai region of Japan. The wood used for the body is the best Japanese red oak I have ever seen; it is dense, uniform, and rich in oils.
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