{"title":"Smoothing Plane","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"oo-kanna-japanese-large-smoothing-plane-by-ishikoso-95mm","title":"Oo-Kanna Japanese Large Smoothing Plane By Ishikoso - 95mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIshikoso Shuichi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mr. Iwazaki customized Swedish k120 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh-quality Kamaji that is easy to sharpen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e609g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Nashiya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 395mm 132mm 37mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Weight\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2150g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2010s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand new. The plane came from a collector and it was well preserved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccording to the information provided by the collector, this large plane was made specifically for Mr. Ishikoso's seminar at the Takenaka Museum about 10 years ago.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe collector did not provide further information about the seminar. I checked the official website of Takenaka Museum and found that Mr. Ishiko had three seminars in total. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most recent one was the 58th seminar on March 16, 2013, with the theme of 「Plane Blacksmithing Technique Part 1 ~ \"Mosaku\" Norio Kanda」.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn addition, Mr. Ishikoso has two more seminars, the 40th「About the sharpness of the plane」on March 20, 2010 ；and the 21st, 「Knives and Blacksmiths-What was told by the Master」on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJanuary 20, 2007\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBased on the date information provided by the collector, it is most likely that this plane was made for the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e58th seminar on March 16, 2013.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe last picture is the thickness distribution of the blade in mm. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom this picture, we can see:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:The \"Nikuoki\" setting of the blade is a traditional design, with the middle part of the blade has been treated to reduce thickness. According to my observation, this blade is different from other blades. In addition to reducing the thickness in the middle of the back of the blade, the front of the blade near the top is also significantly reduced in thickness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2:The blade has a higher finishing accuracy (but still a little worse than metsugu).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information about “Nikuoki\", please refer to my blog:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/blogs\/some-trivial-small-talk\/the-evolution-of-the-japanese-plane-blade-nikuoki-since-the-end-of-the-edo-period\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「The evolution of the Japanese plane blade \"Nikuoki\" since the end of the Edo period」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause it has been placed for more than 10 years, the wooden body has a slight bend. It needs certain experience and technical adjustment and repair before it can be used.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46431176753390,"sku":null,"price":185000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF3864.jpg?v=1745372630"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-extended-version-smoothing-plane-65mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane with Thin \u0026 Extended Blade  - 65mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBingonokami\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (備後守)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e121mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 8.0mm)，Top of Blade（about 4.3mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBefore 1960s\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 257mm 78mm 35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e934\u003c\/span\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed. I purchased it from a descendant of a retired carpenter. Although the wooden body has warping and some cracks (end faces), and the chip breaker has rust, I am impressed by the precision of the blade. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade is thin, but it is not a thin blade formed by grinding machine processing, but is obtained through precise forging. Steel and iron lamination is evenly produced without imbalance. The top surface of the blade is made using a hand file, not a flat surface machined by a grinder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe steel behaved great when I sharpened it. The burrs I got when sharpening connected into very thin \"steel\" threads. I have only experienced this when sharpening a kiyotada chisel. This shows that the carbide of the steel of this blade is very uniform and is most likely carbon steel similar to white steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor more information about thin plane blades, please refer to my blog: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/blogs\/some-trivial-small-talk\/the-evolution-of-the-japanese-plane-blade-nikuoki-since-the-end-of-the-edo-period\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e「The evolution of the Japanese plane blade \"Nikuoki\" since the end of the Edo period」\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46628531863790,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF8631_35f91d59-8f52-4c9c-9459-8276186eae53.jpg?v=1749789068"},{"product_id":"oo-kanna-japanese-large-smoothing-plane-blade-by-tanaka-shoichiro-100mm","title":"Oo-Kanna Japanese Large Smoothing Plane Blade By Tanaka Shoichiro -  100mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAra-iso (荒磯)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTanaka Shoichiro (田中正一郎)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Togo Reigou(#0) steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKamaji \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e663g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 9.4mm)，Top of Blade（about 5.0mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBefore 1980 (according to collector’s memory)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnused, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e in good condition. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade has some rust on the surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis brand of blade is common and popular, and is considered to be made of very good togo 0 steel. But this brand's large blade with beautifully engraved blade is the first time I have seen. It is said that togo 0 steel can be as sharp as white 1 steel, but the blade is as durable as blue steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade is thinner than the large blades commonly seen today, and is finely crafted with rich details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not recommended for beginners because adjusting it and making a suitable wooden body requires you to have more experience. It is recommended to use wood that is not easy to deform for the wooden body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information about thin plane blades, please refer to my blog: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/blogs\/some-trivial-small-talk\/the-evolution-of-the-japanese-plane-blade-nikuoki-since-the-end-of-the-edo-period\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e「The evolution of the Japanese plane blade \"Nikuoki\" since the end of the Edo period」\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46628636492014,"sku":null,"price":99000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF8680.jpg?v=1749791289"},{"product_id":"oo-kanna-japanese-large-smoothing-plane-blade-by-tokyo-smith-120mm","title":"Oo-Kanna Japanese Large Smoothing Plane Blade By Tokyo Smith -  120mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMasamune (正宗)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKurokawa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e ？\u003c\/em\u003e(黒川 ？，possibly, not sure. He was a Tokyo blacksmith active from the Taisho era to the early Showa era in Japan.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt could be Kamaji or it could be Japanese iron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e542g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 7.8mm)，Top of Blade（about 5.0mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBefore 1960 (according to collector’s memory)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnused, in good condition. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade has some rust on the surface. From the collection of a retired carpenter in the Tokyo area.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation about the blacksmith was provided by Mr. Tsuchida Noboru. But he had only heard that Kurogawa blacksmith made blades of this brand. The exact blacksmith information about this blade is currently unavailable, but it is known that the blade was made by a blacksmith from Tokyo (or nearby).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade is thinner than the large blades commonly seen today. The blacksmith's forging skills are very good, and the entire blade is full of traces of the remnants of traditional hand-made methods.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not recommended for beginners because adjusting it and making a suitable wooden body requires you to have more experience. It is recommended to use wood that is not easy to deform for the wooden body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor more information about thin plane blades, please refer to my blog: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/blogs\/some-trivial-small-talk\/the-evolution-of-the-japanese-plane-blade-nikuoki-since-the-end-of-the-edo-period\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e「The evolution of the Japanese plane blade \"Nikuoki\" since the end of the Edo period」\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629254103278,"sku":null,"price":75000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF8715_12226526-c8e9-45c5-abe7-25a56ae90c7f.jpg?v=1749809630"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-from-the-early-showa-period-70mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane From the early Showa period  - 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSmith name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not sure, It is neither Kamaji nor modern iron. It is softer when sharpened, maybe it is Japanese iron with fewer impurities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 8.7mm)，Top of Blade（about 5.3mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBefore 1950s\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 273mm 80mm 32mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e895\u003c\/span\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed. I purchased it from a descendant of a retired carpenter. The wooden body has some bends and needs repair before use, and recommended to use the blade after \"Uraradashi\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade is interesting, so I asked Mr. Tsuchida for his opinion and he told me that it was most likely used to process hardwood in the early Showa period. For this reason it is made thicker than was common for blades of the era. Even so, it is still thinner than some current blades. The blacksmith's forging skills are good, the blade is made with nice precision, and there is no trace of using a grinding machine on its surface processing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI sharpened the bevel to 400 grit. The steel felt hard to me during the sharpening process.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46637599588590,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF8787_2d59db3e-1d1d-496f-b1fc-61f6c93710c6.jpg?v=1749997526"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-sato-miyaji-70mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Sato Miyaji  - 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKumajiro (熊次郎)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSato Miyaji(佐藤巳弥治)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kamaji \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 8.9mm)，Top of Blade（about 5.3mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBefore 1990s\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 273mm 88mm 36mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1293\u003c\/span\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightly used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.I bought this from a retired carpenter and this is part of his collection. The wooden body has some bends and needs repair before use. I sharpened the bevel to about 400 grit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSato Miyaji was a disciple of the first generation of Hatsuhiro(初弘). In fact, Miyaji is the son of the first generation Hatsuhiro's brother. Miyaji's two elder brothers also trained under Master Hatsuhiro. One of his elder brothers became the second generation Hatsuhiro，another one became an independent blacksmith, with the brand name Hatsuyuki(初行). Miyaji became the adopted son of Sato family, so his family name was changed to Sato.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs far as I know, Miyaji's works are well regarded in the Hatsuhiro group and are made with high precision. His most popular and common brand is Denju(\u003cspan\u003e伝寿), I have seen 2 or 3 Kumajiro brand blades in the past 5 or 6 years, but none of them are in as good a condition as this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46637620855022,"sku":null,"price":90000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF8811.jpg?v=1749999559"},{"product_id":"kanna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-kunihiro-iii-63mm","title":"Kanna Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Kunihiro III - 63mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKunihiro III (田中弘治・Tanaka Koji, 1886~1945)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane:  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatetsu (Japanese traditional iron)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e63\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 109mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e237g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 4.3mm)，Top of Blade（about 6.5mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBefore 1940 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed. Although there is rust on the blade's \"ura,\" the blade's steel is relatively thick, so it doesn't affect its practicality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSince there are many fake Kunihiro pieces, I asked Mr. Tsuchida Noboru to authenticate this blade and he confirmed it to be authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlike the common blades nowadays, it is thinner. Please refer to my blog to learn more about this change.—— \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/blogs\/some-trivial-small-talk\/the-evolution-of-the-japanese-plane-blade-nikuoki-since-the-end-of-the-edo-period\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e「The evolution of the Japanese plane blade \"Nikuoki\" since the end of the Edo period」\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881359233262,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/kunihiro_plane.1.jpg?v=1755058415"},{"product_id":"kanna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-kunihiro-ⅱ-70mm","title":"Kanna Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Kunihiro Ⅱ- 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKunihiro Ⅱ (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e田中國吉\u003c\/span\u003e, 1849~1918)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane:  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatetsu (Japanese traditional iron)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e88mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e237g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 5.1mm)，Top of Blade（about 5.8mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBefore 1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed, in good condition. The blade has some signs of repair, but overall retains most of the blacksmith's original marks. In terms of the blacksmithing skills reflected in the blade, the second generation Kunihiro is better than the third generation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSince there are many fake Kunihiro pieces, I asked Mr. Tsuchida Noboru to authenticate this blade and he confirmed it to be authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note about the deep \"hammer\" marks (marks on both sides of the \"國弘“ blacksmith's mark) left on the blade. In the days before machines, blacksmiths had to manually forge raw iron into thin sheets of iron of suitable width for making plane blades. By hammering the raw iron with the edge of the blacksmith's hammer, the blacksmith can make the raw iron stretch more quickly in the direction of the hammer mark. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlike the common blades nowadays, it is thinner. Please refer to my blog to learn more about this change.—— \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/blogs\/some-trivial-small-talk\/the-evolution-of-the-japanese-plane-blade-nikuoki-since-the-end-of-the-edo-period\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e「The evolution of the Japanese plane blade \"Nikuoki\" since the end of the Edo period」\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881376436462,"sku":null,"price":38000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/kunihiro_.1.jpg?v=1755059397"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-metsugi-62mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Metsugi - 60mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetsugi Norimitsu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem class=\"t55VCb\"\u003eTakefu V1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e62\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e267g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnused, in brand new condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy favorite plane smith. His blades are made with very high precision and his blade sharpening skill is top-notch. He now works in agriculture in Chiba Prefecture and no longer makes these blades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46887957823726,"sku":null,"price":135000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/metsuguplane.1.jpg?v=1755264766"},{"product_id":"kanna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-hirosada-82mm","title":"Kanna Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Hirosada - 82mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHasegawa Sadatsugu(長谷川貞次，His hometown was Niigata, and he lived in Shitaya Take cho, Tokyo at that time.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane:  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKamaji \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e82\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e366\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 9.0mm)，Top of Blade（about 5.5mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBefore 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed, in good condition. It comes from the descendants of retired carpenters in the Tokyo area.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccording to 「Traditional Tools of Japan」by Ichiro Tsuchida, Hirosada was praised as a toolsmith who forged planes with sharpness comparable to that of Chiyoturu Korehide and Ishido Kazuhide, and was a master smith who was said to have been \"sentenced to chills when Chiyoturu Korehide saw Hirosada's plane for the first time, by the precision of its forging.\"  —— \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.misyuku-suzuki-kanamonoten.com\/syouwasyokinokannnakakaku4.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e「昭和７年の東京における鉋の値段・Plane prices in Tokyo in 1932」\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blacksmith's blades had different finishes at different times. According to the information「Tsuchida Noboru, \"Planes left behind by master smith\", 鉋の技と銘品大全，p50 」, this blade was most likely made around Showa 7(1932).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46934588424430,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/hirosada.5.jpg?v=1756950757"},{"product_id":"kanna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-nobekuni-75mm","title":"Kanna Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Chiyotsuru Nobekuni - 75mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e寬寿(Kanju)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOchiai Uichi (落合宇一，1895～1978. The third generation Chiyozuru.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eUnknown, possibly white steel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane:  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKamaji \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturing number:  \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.00299\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e339\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 9.0mm)，Top of Blade（about 6.1mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed, This blade is not recommended for beginners. It comes from the descendants of retired carpenters in the Tokyo area. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Mr. Ochiai Yuichi retired in 1973, most of the third-generation Chiyozuru planes are made by Ochiai Uichi's sons, Ochiai Giichi (落合義一，the eldest son) and Ochiai Kazuyoshi (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e落合和吉，the second son). After 1987, Yoshiichi's health deteriorated and Kazuyoshi was the only one who continued to work in the blacksmith shop. Therefore, most of the third-generation Chiyozuru plane currently on the market are made by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOchiai Kazuyoshi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI asked Mr. Tsuchida Noboru to authenticate this blade, and he told me it was the work of Mr. Ochiai Yuichi. Mr. Ochiai Yuichi officially inherited \"Chizuru\" from Chizuru Korehide in November 1947. This blade was probably made around 1950.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis blade has some unusual markings.\u003cbr\u003e1: The \"上\" character on the left side of the second image. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"上\" has many meanings, such as \"upper\" in terms of direction or \"higher\" in terms of rank. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2: The \"half circle on the horizontal line\" postmark is on the left side of the third picture. This postmark is relatively small, please enlarge the picture. Unfortunately, I asked Mr. Tsuchida Noboru, but he also didn't know the specific meaning of these marks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46934615982318,"sku":null,"price":60000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/nobekuni.6.jpg?v=1756947878"},{"product_id":"kanna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-chiyotsuru-nobekuni-65mm","title":"Kanna Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Chiyotsuru Nobekuni - 65mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e延國(Nobekuni)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOchiai Giichi  \u0026amp;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003eOchiai Kazuyoshi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSwedish steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane:  \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh quality Kamaji \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturing number:  \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.7050\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e318\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 6.4mm)，Top of Blade（about 9.7mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKoyoshiya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 290\u003c\/span\u003emm 81mm 36mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1082\u003c\/span\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Nobekuni thin type Chip Breaker (About 2.5mm thick, if set properly, it can effectively reduce the resistance generated during cutting compared to thicker \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChip Breaker)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e December 28, 1977 （The number below the production number represents December 18, Showa 52）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed, in good condition.  Its wooden body is brand new. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI did some basic sharpening on the bevel of the blade. During this process, I felt the softness of the jigane part, similar to that of high-quality Japanese iron.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Mr. Ochiai Yuichi retired in 1973, most of the third-generation Chiyozuru planes are made by Ochiai Uichi's sons, Ochiai Giichi (落合義一，the eldest son) and Ochiai Kazuyoshi (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e落合和吉，the second son). After 1987, Yoshiichi's health deteriorated and Kazuyoshi was the only one who continued to work in the blacksmith shop. Therefore, most of the third-generation Chiyozuru plane currently on the market are made by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOchiai Kazuyoshi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Tsuchida's books and conversations, I learned that the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOchiai Giichi  was responsible for the forging and quenching stages, while the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOchiai Kazuyoshi was only responsible for the blade shaping stage. The \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOchiai Giichi's forging and quenching skills were better, and after the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOchiai Giichi's retired, the quality of the younger brother's blades became a little unstable. Fortunately, the production year of this blade indicates that it was the work of the two brothers during their collaboration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips on the mark on the blade：\u003cbr\u003e1: The diamond mark on the right side of the fourth picture indicates that the steel is Swedish steel. If it is plum blossom-shaped, it is white steel. These two types of steel have similar properties. Mr. Tsuchida Noboru explained why Swedish steel is so common is because the raw material (the perfect thickness) makes forging easier, while the thicker raw material (white steel) requires the blacksmith to forge it thinner before forging the blade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46974639210734,"sku":null,"price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF1000307.jpg?v=1757727388"},{"product_id":"kanna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-ishikoso-50mm","title":"Kanna Japanese Smoothing Plane By Ishikoso - 50mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIshikoso Shuichi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mr. Iwazaki customized Swedish k120 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKamaji\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e198g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoyoshiya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 246mm 69mm 35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Weight\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e706g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e August 1, 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is in brand new condition and is a blade made with high precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The blade's bevel remains the same as it was when it left the smithy, and is the result of basic sharpening done by Mr. Ishiko.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe number on the blade in the fifth picture is 17.81, with a Chinese character for \"火\" below it. I checked what day of the week August 1, 2017 was and found it was Tuesday. Tuesday is called \"火曜日\" in Japanese. Based on this I believe this line of numbers represents the date it was manufactured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade also has some interesting markings, but I'm sorry I don't know what they mean at the moment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46974713626862,"sku":null,"price":75000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF1000317.jpg?v=1757729868"},{"product_id":"kanna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-kunihiro-iii-78mm","title":"Kanna Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Kunihiro III - 78mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKunihiro III (田中弘治・Tanaka Koji, 1886~1945)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatetsu (Japanese traditional iron)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e78\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 105mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e362g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 5.8mm)，Top of Blade（about 8.1mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 304\u003c\/span\u003emm 95mm 40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1321\u003c\/span\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBefore 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed, It came from a retired carpenter and is still usable after being adjusted and sharpened. I did a basic sharpening of the blade, and sharpened the bevel and ura to about 5000 grit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSince there are many fake Kunihiro pieces, I asked Mr. Tsuchida Noboru to authenticate this blade and he confirmed it to be authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlike another 63mm blade from the same blacksmith, this blade was made thicker.  This is because a wider blade needs to be installed on a wider wooden body, and a wide wooden body is more likely to deform. A thicker blade can prevent the problems caused by the deformation of the wooden body to a certain extent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Japanese characters \"たかのは\/Takanoha\" on the left and right sides of the blade in the fourth picture mean “eagle feathers”. The two crossed feather-like marks in the middle are called \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \"たかのは\/Takanoha\" in Japan, and here they are used as the family crest of the Kunihiro family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46987650892014,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/Kunihiro.1.jpg?v=1758504335"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-metsugi-65mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Metsugi - 65mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetsugi Norimitsu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Steel\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e62\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e95mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e265g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 5.3mm)，Top of Blade（about 7.40mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoyoshiya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e289mm 82mm 31mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Weight\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e890g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightly used. It comes from a retired carpenter in Tokyo. He used this plane only once in  “Kezurokai”, and it has been kept ever since.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost of the blades used by this blacksmith are made of v1 steel, which is a rare blade made of white steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47001934561518,"sku":null,"price":135000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/meitsuguearlywork.5.jpg?v=1758507337"},{"product_id":"kanna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-hiromitsu-86mm","title":"Kanna Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Hiromitsu- 86mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiromitsu (久光）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnknown(Judging from the remaining \"circular\" mark on the left side of the fourth picture, this blacksmith was a member of the Tokyo Chisel Smith Guild before World War II.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Most likely tamahagane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatetsu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e347\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 8.2mm)，Top of Blade（about 6.5mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBefore 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed, in good condition. It comes from the retired carpenters in the Tokyo area. When I sharpened it, the jigane part was very soft and the steel part was sticky, which was obviously different from modern white steel, blue steel or other special steels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIts chip breaker is made from a modified tobacco blade. It appeared during the period when Japanese planers transitioned from without \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003echip breaker to with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003echip breaker.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis paper has a detailed description. 「\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/Historical_Changes_of_the_Plane_in_the_Modern_Era.pdf?v=1734311666\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eHistorical Changes of the Plane in the Modern Era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e」by Etsuko Funabiki, 2011.  Below I will extract some important content and translate it into English.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Tobacco came under government control in all aspects—from cultivation and manufacturing to sales—under the Tobacco Monopoly Law, which was promulgated on March 31, 1904, and came into effect on July 1 of the same year. As a result, land, buildings, machinery, and equipment specifically used for tobacco manufacturing were confiscated, while those that could be repurposed for uses other than tobacco production were purchased by the government.\" —— 三和良一·鈴木俊夫:日本たばこ産業一百年のあゆみ一日本たばこ產業，pp.94-95，2009.9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"To prevent illegal production, tobacco manufacturing machinery that was no longer in use had its cutting blades removed and was thoroughly disposed of.\"——Masayuki Handa, Co-Director and Chief Curator of the Tobacco and Salt Museum, interviewed the author on December 26, 2009.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"With the enforcement of the Tobacco Monopoly Law in 1904 (Meiji 37), tobacco knives—which had once been a familiar part of daily life—became unnecessary, and it would not be unreasonable to assume that they were repurposed as plane \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003echip breakers. “\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"According to the 1934 (Showa 9) issue of the Carpentry Tool Trade Bulletin, tobacco \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblades were being sold as uragane (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003echip breaker), suggesting that the reuse of tobacco blades as uragane coincided with the period when blade with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003echip breaker planes became widespread. Although this remains speculative, it is possible that craftsmen who understood how to prevent tear-out in wood grain experimented with using the readily available tobacco \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblades as uragane. This can be seen as an extension of the mindset in which craftsmen make their own tools for personal use.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47084188565742,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/hisamitsuplane.4.jpg?v=1761008753"},{"product_id":"ju-ichi-hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-usui-kengo-70mm","title":"「Ju Ichi」Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Usui Kengo - 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsui Kengo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (碓氷健吾)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ci\u003eBlue #1 or Blue super steel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e113mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 5.40mm)，Top of Blade（about 8.90mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e362g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e62mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYukihira (幸平)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e289mm 88mm 36mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1258g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of production:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e According to online information, the Juichi mark plane began production in 1952 and stopped in 1999. This plane was probably manufactured around 1990 or earlier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightly, u\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esed. T\u003c\/em\u003ehe blade is in good condition with just some surface rust.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is a crack on the bottom of the wooden body near the mouth, which does not affect the use at present. As shown in the fourth photo from the end on the right.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107977117934,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF9254_3c3bade2-eb0b-4dcf-998b-d725c48a2afe.jpg?v=1761316473"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-sakata-haruo-70mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Sakata Haruo - 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMumei Gogyonoseika (無銘 五行之精華)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakata Haruo\/坂田春雄(1912～ ？). Another famous plane blacksmith in the Miki area named Sakata \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKenji\/\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e坂田憲治(?\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e～December 29, 2007\u003c\/span\u003e)   was his son.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpecial steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 6.90mm)，Top of Blade（about 8.90mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e362g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e63mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnknown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e290mm 89mm 37mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1167g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Before 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esed\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e It came from a retired carpenter in Saitama Prefecture. The blade is generally in good condition and has a long lifespan ahead of it. There was some rust on the \"Urasuki\" part (which has been removed). The \"Ura\" is currently in good condition, and I've sharpened it to 3000 grit. The blade bevel has been sharpened to 1000 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egrit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to get better performance from the blade, I suggest making a new wooden body for it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47176069906670,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF1042.jpg?v=1762737382"},{"product_id":"ju-ichi-hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-usui-kengo-78mm","title":"「Ju Ichi」Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Usui Kengo - 78mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsui Kengo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (碓氷健吾)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ci\u003eBlue #1 or Blue super steel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e78\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e114mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 6.60mm)，Top of Blade（about 10.20mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e468g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e68mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaneshige (カネ茂\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e304mm 94mm 34mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1489g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of production:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightly u\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esed, 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390488297710,"sku":null,"price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF5008.jpg?v=1765370645"},{"product_id":"ran-hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-sakata-haruo-70mm","title":"「Ran」Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Sakata Haruo - 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRan Gogyonoseika (蘭 五行之精華)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakata Haruo\/坂田春雄(1912～ ？). Another famous plane blacksmith in the Miki area named Sakata \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKenji\/\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e坂田憲治(?\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e～December 29, 2007\u003c\/span\u003e)   was his son.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpecial steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e Wrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e116mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 6.30mm)，Top of Blade（about 9.55mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e383g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e63mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnknown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e290mm 88mm 36mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1250g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Before 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnused, in brand new condition. It comes from the collection of a retired carpenter in the Kansai region of Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wooden bodies of these three planes, collected from carpenters in the Kansai region, are all made from high-quality Japanese red oak from the Kyushu area. However, the red oak used for this plane has a slightly lower density and a lighter color compared to the other two. Based on the knowledge I learned from experienced craftsmen who specialize in making Ming-style furniture, the red oak used for this plane likely grew on the sunny side of the mountain, where rainfall and sunlight are more abundant and plants grow faster.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390498914542,"sku":null,"price":60000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF5009.jpg?v=1765371806"},{"product_id":"yuki-hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-sakata-haruo-70mm","title":"「Yuki」Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Sakata Haruo - 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYuki (雪)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakata Haruo\/坂田春雄(1912～ ？). Another famous plane blacksmith in the Miki area named Sakata \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKenji\/\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e坂田憲治(?\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e～December 29, 2007\u003c\/span\u003e)   was his son.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpecial steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade): \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e118mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 6.50mm)，Top of Blade（about 9.70mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e63mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnknown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e290mm 88mm 38mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1325g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Before 1975\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnused, in brand new condition. It comes from the collection of a retired carpenter in the Kansai region of Japan. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe red oak body of this plane is similar to that of the Juichi plane—high in density, uniform in texture, and rich in natural oils.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390518214894,"sku":null,"price":85000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF5010.jpg?v=1765373213"},{"product_id":"hari-hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-usui-kengo-65mm","title":"「Hari」Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Usui Kengo - 65mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsui Kengo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (碓氷健吾)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel  Based on my experience, it's very likely Super Blue steel.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 5.45mm)，Top of Blade（about 8.60mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e337g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e56mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashu (和秀作)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e290mm 82mm 35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1131g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal wooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of production:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e December 1991 （The back of the blade is hand-engraved with the production date—\"平成三年十二月.\"）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightly u\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esed. T\u003c\/em\u003ehe blade is in good condition with just some surface rust.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47416148918510,"sku":null,"price":48000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF5249_38268d25-07e8-4ef2-8a81-7bb3eb266955.jpg?v=1765675511"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-custom-made-thin-blade-smoothing-plane-by-keizaburo-70mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Custom-made Thin Blade Smoothing Plane By Keizaburo - 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUchihashi Keisuke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e White Steel No.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e110mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 4.10mm)，Top of Blade（about 6.40mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e269g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e63mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 290mm 90mm 37mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1171g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal wooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of production: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2024(The blacksmith wrote the date of manufacture on the back of the wooden box lid: \"令和6年春“.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnused, in brand new condition. This plane uses custom-made classic thin blades, manufactured with extremely high precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information on variations in Japanese plane blade thickness, please refer to my blog. - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/blogs\/some-trivial-small-talk\/the-evolution-of-the-japanese-plane-blade-nikuoki-since-the-end-of-the-edo-period\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e「The evolution of the Japanese plane blade \"Nikuoki\" since the end of the Edo period」\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47416152064238,"sku":null,"price":100000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF5247_1e4c96e0-0547-4730-8fe8-dd550b073cb6.jpg?v=1765676277"},{"product_id":"kanna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-chiyohide-78mm","title":"Kanna Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Chiyohide - 78mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChiyohide (千代秀）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnknown (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAccording to the collector, it was made by a skilled blacksmith from Tokyo.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJigane: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay be Watetsu or high-quality Kamaji\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e78\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e114mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e307\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade top(about 7.60mm)，\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 5.00mm)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBefore 1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Lightly u\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esed\u003c\/em\u003e, in good condition. It comes from the collection of a retired carpenter in Saitama. The blade is crafted with high precision and features a classic thin type.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information on variations in Japanese plane blade thickness, please refer to my blog. - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/blogs\/some-trivial-small-talk\/the-evolution-of-the-japanese-plane-blade-nikuoki-since-the-end-of-the-edo-period\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e「The evolution of the Japanese plane blade \"Nikuoki\" since the end of the Edo period」\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47482831241454,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF5936_741604e8-687a-446a-8b21-6a50e366c12d.jpg?v=1767578684"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-ishido-70mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane By Ishido - 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e Smith name:\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProbably \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIshido Teruhide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatetsu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e82mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 5.30mm)，Top of Blade（about 7.90mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e248g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e58mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 446mm 86mm 26mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1021g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Before 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed. It comes from the descendants of a retired carpenter in Tokyo, Japan. To see the texture of Watertsu, I sharpened the bevel to approximately 5000 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egrit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease refer to \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/products\/kanna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-hiromitsu-86mm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eanother item\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e description for details about this perforated \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChip Breaker.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared to the blade of this plane, I place a higher value on its dai (the wooden body)：\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA long body plane made of a rare wood - Hiiragi(柊). The scientific name of wood is:Osmanthus heterophyllus.\u003cbr\u003eThis wood rarely has large pieces. It is far less common than Japanese white oak and red oak.\u003cbr\u003eBut in this post, Chiyozuru Korehide said that this is the best wood for Kanna Dai.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/tsuchidahamono\/status\/1571297129364328450?s=12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/x.com\/tsuchidahamono\/status\/1571297129364328450?s=12\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hiiraki wood shared in Tsuchida‘s post has the content recorded by Chiyotsuru Korehide. I wrote this part of the text on the last picture.\u003cbr\u003eThe content means:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece of wood comes from the hiiraki tree in the Murata Yoshibei Garden, made in 1951\u003cbr\u003eThis tree is also known as “松谷樹巴天戟”\u003cbr\u003eThe flowers are white and the fruits are black.\u003cbr\u003eIn the upper left is written “台に用最上”, meaning the best wood for the wood plane body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47506323210478,"sku":null,"price":19000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF7545_52446d90-4060-4437-8fe6-4836cc3ad590.jpg?v=1768180393"},{"product_id":"ju-ichi-hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-usui-kengo-65mm","title":"「Ju Ichi」Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Usui Kengo - 65mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsui Kengo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (碓氷健吾)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ci\u003eBlue #1 or Blue super steel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e117mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 5.00mm)，Top of Blade（about 8.70mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e333g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e56mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnknown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e287mm 82mm 36mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1145g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of production:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e According to online information, the Juichi mark plane began production in 1952 and stopped in 1999. This plane was probably manufactured around 1990 or earlier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e It is unused and in good condition. The blade has no rust; the dark areas on the ura are just a buildup of anti-rust oil. Due to being in storage for a long time, the wooden body (dai) has shrunk a bit, so the blade doesn't slide in smoothly right now. You will need to adjust the fit yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47698102681838,"sku":null,"price":58000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF2636.jpg?v=1771982010"},{"product_id":"kannaba-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-keizaburo-55mm-tamahagane","title":"Kannaba Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Keizaburo - 55mm・Tamahagane","description":"\u003cp\u003e1-Smith name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUchihashi Keisuke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Tamahagane obtained from Miyano Tetsunosuke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 4.70mm)，Top of Blade（about 6.60mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e106mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e225g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker Width: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e49mm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChip Breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnused, brand new condition. The mark stamped on the front of the plane blade is ”圭之助“(Keinosuke).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegarding the tamahagane used for the blade, I will attach a copy of the handwritten instructions from the blacksmith, Keizaburo. Below, I will briefly outline the contents of this document.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccording to the document, when Keizaburo acquired this steel, he did not know it was tamahagane. He only knew it was the steel used by the Miyano smithy to make tools such as kiridashi  and sen. Its composition is similar to modern carbon steels (such as White Steel No. 1 and Swedish K120), but it also contains trace amounts of elements typically found only in special alloy steels (Cr, W, Mo, V, etc.). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen he performed a spark test on this steel, it produced highly unusual sparks. Unable to find anything similar in his entire steel collection, he speculated that it was a pre-WWII steel. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe steel itself had the words \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e硬\" (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHard), \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e硬鋼\" (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHard Steel), and \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eヨウカイ\" (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYokai) written on it. (This is why Keizaburo stamped a \"K\" on the back of the plane blade, as the word for \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e硬\" is pronounced \"Katai\" in Japanese.)\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo uncover the true nature of this steel, Keizaburo went directly to the third-generation blacksmith, Miyano Tetsunosuke, to inquire about it. The third-generation Miyano informed him that this was a steel created by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMiyano Tetsunosuke Ⅰ or Ⅱ by melting down traditional Japanese tamahagane (the word for  'melting' is written in katakana as '\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eヨウカイ').  Regarding why tamahagane, which is essentially a pure carbon steel, would contain trace elements typically found only in special alloy steels, the document explains: 'By melting down the tamahagane and mixing in special elements to the base, this is by no means impossible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn my own understanding, because Miyano Tetsunosuke was born into a lineage of Japanese swordsmiths, mastering a highly difficult material like tamahagane would have been second nature to him. Therefore, it is not hard to see how he was able to use it to create this truly unique “\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYokai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e tamahagane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e”.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47707359445230,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF2612.jpg?v=1772199277"},{"product_id":"kannaba-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-keizaburo-60mm-tamahagane","title":"Kannaba Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Keizaburo - 60mm・Tamahagane","description":"\u003cp\u003e1-Smith name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUchihashi Keisuke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Tamahagane obtained from Miyano Tetsunosuke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 5.30mm)，Top of Blade（about 7.50mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e108mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e269g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnused, brand new condition. The mark stamped on the front of the plane blade is ”圭之助“(Keinosuke).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegarding the tamahagane used for the blade, I will attach a copy of the handwritten instructions from the blacksmith, Keizaburo. Below, I will briefly outline the contents of this document.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccording to the document, when Keizaburo acquired this steel, he did not know it was tamahagane. He only knew it was the steel used by the Miyano smithy to make tools such as kiridashi  and sen. Its composition is similar to modern carbon steels (such as White Steel No. 1 and Swedish K120), but it also contains trace amounts of elements typically found only in special alloy steels (Cr, W, Mo, V, etc.).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e When he performed a spark test on this steel, it produced highly unusual sparks. Unable to find anything similar in his entire steel collection, he speculated that it was a pre-WWII steel. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe steel itself had the words \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e硬\" (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHard), \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e硬鋼\" (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHard Steel), and \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eヨウカイ\" (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYokai) written on it. (This is why Keizaburo stamped a \"K\" on the back of the plane blade, as the word for \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e硬\" is pronounced \"Katai\" in Japanese.)\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo uncover the true nature of this steel, Keizaburo went directly to the third-generation blacksmith, Miyano Tetsunosuke, to inquire about it. The third-generation Miyano informed him that this was a steel created by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMiyano Tetsunosuke Ⅰ or Ⅱ by melting down traditional Japanese tamahagane (the word for  'melting' is written in katakana as '\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eヨウカイ').  Regarding why tamahagane, which is essentially a pure carbon steel, would contain trace elements typically found only in special alloy steels, the document explains: 'By melting down the tamahagane and mixing in special elements to the base, this is by no means impossible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn my own understanding, because Miyano Tetsunosuke was born into a lineage of Japanese swordsmiths, mastering a highly difficult material like tamahagane would have been second nature to him. Therefore, it is not hard to see how he was able to use it to create this truly unique “\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYokai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e tamahagane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e”.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47707487797486,"sku":null,"price":63000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF2665.jpg?v=1772204840"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-keizaburo-70mm-1","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane By Keizaburo - 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUchihashi Keisuke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Blue Steel (Aogami)\u003cspan\u003e Hyper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 6.00mm)，Top of Blade（about 7.66mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e360g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e63mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoyoshiya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 292mm 88mm 37mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1186g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal wooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of production: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnused, in brand new condition. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRegarding the steel known as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlue Steel Hyper, Keizaburo wrote a brief handwritten explanation, as shown in the last image. Below is my translation of it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“青紙ハイパー鋼刃\u003cbr\u003e「青紙スーパー」をよりキメ細かく、粘り強くした鋼になります。\u003cbr\u003e上手く作ることが出来れば、「青スーパー鋼系」「東郷鋼系」、当方手持の一部の青１鋼の中で最もキメ細かく、欠け難い刃になります。\u003cbr\u003e惜しむらくは、鋼の在庫が少ない事であります。”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Aogami Hyper Steel\u003cbr\u003eThis steel features a finer grain structure and greater toughness than \"Aogami Super.\"\u003cbr\u003eIf crafted well, it produces a blade that is the finest-grained and most resistant to chipping among the \"Aogami Super steel series,\" the \"Togo steel series,\" and certain batches of Aogami #1 steel that I have on hand.\u003cbr\u003eRegrettably, the stock of this steel is quite limited.“\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e※ Regarding the chrysanthemum engraving: the chrysanthemum is a symbol of the Japanese Imperial Family, and using a specific number of petals is restricted by law.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, the engraving on this blade features 8 petals, ensuring full regulatory compliance. The stamp manufacturer has also confirmed that there are no legal or compliance issues whatsoever with using this design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e※ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRegarding the explanation of the inscription “無事是名馬” on the inside of the box cover. As the completion of the order neared 2026, which is the Year of the Horse, Keizaburo inscribed his personal motto, '無事是名馬' (Buji kore meiba), on the inside of the box lid as a blessing. The literal meaning of this phrase is: Even if a horse's natural abilities are slightly lacking, as long as it stays healthy and free from injury or illness, it is truly a fine horse. This saying teaches us that in work and sports, the most important thing is not extraordinary talent, but rather a “healthy and consistent performance.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47722720231662,"sku":null,"price":115000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF3727_308ae81c-1c54-48f0-89b6-aa46f60c9315.jpg?v=1772585991"},{"product_id":"kannaba-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-sukekuni-80mm","title":"Kannaba Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Sukekuni - 80mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSukekuni (助國）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnknown (might be a Tokyo blacksmith)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay be “Honsui” (Since the pattern on this jigane is quite rare, I asked Mr. Tsuchida about it. He told me it's highly likely that a type of jigane called 'Honsui' was used)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e392\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade top(about 10.50mm)，\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 6.50mm)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Before World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e U\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esed\u003c\/em\u003e, in good condition.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis blade comes from the descendant of a retired carpenter in the Tokyo area. I have restored and sharpened it, taking the bevel up to about 6,000 grit (using an Uchigumori stone), and the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"191\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"\u003eura\u003c\/i\u003e (back) to about 1,000 grit. It will require further sharpening on your end before it is ready for use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe jigane (soft iron) of this blade is very interesting, featuring a hamon (temper line) that I have never seen before. I recently consulted Mr. Tsuchida for his expertise. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe suggested that this is likely a rare type of soft iron imported from Europe during the Meiji era, known as 'Honsui'. He noted that the quantity of 'Honsui' imported was significantly smaller than that of common wrought iron. If I remember correctly, he explained that the name 'Honsui' is derived from the country of origin—Switzerland. In Japanese, Switzerland is called 'Suisu' (written as スイス). And 'Hon\/本' carries the meaning of 'genuine' or 'authentic' in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade is also crafted with a relatively high level of precision. The 'Sukekuni' mark stamped on it is mirrored, making it difficult to determine whether this blade is actually connected to the chisel blacksmith 'Sukekuni'. For more information about the chisel blacksmith 'Sukekuni', please refer to my blog post “\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/blogs\/mark-of-chisels\/other-tokyo-chisel-marks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOTHER TOKYO CHISEL MARKS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e”.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47724618645742,"sku":null,"price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF3941_2289b7f3-78c1-4a79-8dcf-fbe3dbf37aea.jpg?v=1772667955"},{"product_id":"kannaba-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-katsushiro-79mm","title":"Kannaba Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Katsushiro - 79mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHidarikunihisa (左國久）；Katsushiro(勝四郎)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnknown (might be a Tokyo blacksmith)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJigane: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatetsu \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e79\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e353\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade top(about 8.80mm)，\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 5.50mm)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Before World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e U\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esed\u003c\/em\u003e, in good condition.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis blade came from a retired carpenter in the Tokyo area. I have restored and sharpened it, taking the bevel up to about 5,000 grit (using an Uchigumori stone), and the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eura\u003c\/i\u003e (back) to about 1,000 grit. It will require further sharpening on your end before it is ready for use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-id=\"description\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade is crafted with a very high level of precision and features a classic thin type.. 'Hidari Kunihisa' (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e左國久) is likely the blacksmith's own maker's mark, while 'Katsushiro' (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e勝四郎 is probably the wholesaler's mark.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information on variations in Japanese plane blade thickness, please refer to my blog. -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/blogs\/some-trivial-small-talk\/the-evolution-of-the-japanese-plane-blade-nikuoki-since-the-end-of-the-edo-period\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e「The evolution of the Japanese plane blade \"Nikuoki\" since the end of the Edo period」\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47724694831342,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF3945_01841b10-8630-4b07-85be-e05b315a5bca.jpg?v=1772669584"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-tokyo-smith-86mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane By Tokyo Smith - 86mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name:\u003cem\u003e \u003cb\u003eUnknown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade): \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatetsu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e113mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 6.70mm)，Top of Blade（about 9.30mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e454g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 310mm 107mm 36mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1480g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt has been lightly used and remains in great condition. There is some minor surface rust on the blade, but this does not affect its performance. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis blade comes from the descendant of a retired Miyadaiku in the Tokyo area. I have sharpened it, taking the bevel up to about 6,000 grit (using an Uchigumori stone), and the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"191\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"\u003eura\u003c\/i\u003e (back) to about 3,000 grit. It will require further sharpening on your end before it is ready for use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis blade is crafted with a very high level of precision and uses high-quality watetsu. The mark “上'”(Jo \/ Superior) on the left side of the back likely indicates the use of premium jigane, according to Mr. Tsuchida. Additionally, there is a “日本鋼'”(Japanese Steel) mark in the center. Based on how it felt on the stones during sharpening, I don't believe it is traditional Japanese tamahagane steel, but the quality of the steel is undeniably excellent. Additionally, the wooden body (dai) is made from premium, naturally air-dried Japanese white oak (Shirogashi). The wood is in excellent structural condition, free from cracks, and shows no significant warping or twisting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47724777668846,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF4002_c5cfd328-a187-43de-99d2-21e4379d5d6e.jpg?v=1772671307"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-tokyo-smith-84mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane By Tokyo Smith - 84mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSmith name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eUnknown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade): \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatetsu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e84\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e112mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 7.50mm)，Top of Blade（about 10.40mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e494g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e76mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 307mm 100mm 35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1505g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt has been lightly used and remains in great condition. There is some minor surface rust on the blade, but this does not affect its performance. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis blade comes from the descendant of a retired Miyadaiku in the Tokyo area. I have sharpened it, taking the bevel up to about 6,000 grit (using an Uchigumori stone), and the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"191\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"\u003eura\u003c\/i\u003e (back) to about 3,000 grit. It will require further sharpening on your end before it is ready for use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis plane is the work of the same blacksmith as the other one I have listed. The only difference is that the face of this blade is engraved with the character “龍” (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"166\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0\"\u003eRyu\u003c\/i\u003e \/ Dragon).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis blade is crafted with a very high level of precision and uses high-quality watetsu. The mark “上'”(Jo \/ Superior) on the left side of the back likely indicates the use of premium jigane, according to Mr. Tsuchida. Additionally, there is a “日本鋼'”(Japanese Steel) mark in the center. Based on how it felt on the stones during sharpening, I don't believe it is traditional Japanese tamahagane steel, but the quality of the steel is undeniably excellent. Additionally, the wooden body (dai) is made from premium, naturally air-dried Japanese white oak (Shirogashi). The wood is in excellent structural condition, free from cracks, and shows no significant warping or twisting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47724808667374,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF4004_a5c5432b-a422-46b0-915e-7fa1bbd281c2.jpg?v=1772672194"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-tokyo-smith-72mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane By Tokyo Smith - 72mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHisakuni (久國)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade): \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKamaji\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 5.60mm)，Top of Blade（about 8.60mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e357g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInomoto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 290mm 88mm 36mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1137g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis blade has not been used much and is in good condition. There is some rust on the urasuki (the hollowed back of the blade), but it does not affect its normal use. This blade comes from a participant of the Kezuroukai in the Kanto region. After purchasing this blade, he restored and sharpened it, and fitted it into a new dai (wooden plane block).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe told me that this might be an early work by the blacksmith \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOchiai Uichi, the 3rd generation Chiyozuru. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \" In the 11th year of Taisho (1922), he forged planes in Yokohama under the inscription 'Hisakuni', which was a trademark of the carpentry tool wholesaler Wakui Shoten... Around the 6th year of Showa (1931), Uichi could no longer use the 'Hisakuni' inscription due to a sales rights dispute with Wakui Shoten.\" ——\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.misyuku-suzuki-kanamonoten.com\/tiyoduru8.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e（八）　三代目　千代鶴 延國\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo verify whether this blade was actually made by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOchiai Uichi, I sought the help of Mr. Tsuchida. After appraising it, Mr. Tsuchida informed me that he does not believe it is the work of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOchiai Uichi. But he did note that the blade is still very well-made. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBy the way, Wakui Shoten was Korehide's biggest wholesaler.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor your reference as an example of a 'fake', I have taken photos of the blade as clearly as possible to show all the complete details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763754975470,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/hisakuni_70mm.jpg?v=1773279247"},{"product_id":"oo-kanna-japanese-large-smoothing-plane-blade-by-miki-smith-93mm","title":"Oo-Kanna Japanese Large Smoothing Plane Blade By Miki Smith - 93mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKotetsu(虎徹)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnknown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKamaji \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e136mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e651\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Bottom(about 10.60mm)，\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade near the bevel (about 7.30mm）\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e82mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e510mm 125mm 38mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2752g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBefore 1960 (according to collector’s memory)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI acquired this plane from the descendant of a specialized tool shop owner in the Miki region. It had been on display in the shop's showcase for a long time. It is unused and in good condition, though it has some minor rust. The dai (wooden block) is made of high-quality laminated wood, showing virtually no warping or twisting. Unfortunately, because the descendant did not inherit their predecessor's knowledge about tools, they were unable to provide any further information regarding the blacksmith who forged this blade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudging from the precision and crafting characteristics of the blade, it is undoubtedly the work of a highly skilled plane blacksmith from the early Miki region. There is a blacksmith's name engraved on the uragane (chip breaker), but despite my research, I could not find any further information about it. Furthermore, based on the distinct characteristics of the blade and the uragane, they appear to have been made by two different blacksmiths.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763899220206,"sku":null,"price":88000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF4476.jpg?v=1773277747"},{"product_id":"kannaba-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-tanaka-shoichiro-65mm","title":"Kannaba Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Tanaka Shoichiro - 65mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTanaka Shoichiro (田中正一郎)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJigane: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatetsu or Kamaji\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e116mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e365\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade top(about 9.45mm)，\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 6.40mm)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eossibly made before 1960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Unu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esed\u003c\/em\u003e, in good condition. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis plane blade has some rust, but it does not affect its performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt comes from the collection of a retired carpenter in Chiba.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e I have restored and sharpened it, taking the bevel up to about 1,000 grit, and the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eura\u003c\/i\u003e (back) to about 1,000 grit. It will require further sharpening on your end before it is ready for use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-id=\"description\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis blade was made by Tanaka Shoichiro after he was appointed as the \"Go-ban Kaji-shi\" (Master Smith in Residence) in the 30th year of the Showa era (1955). While it is difficult to confirm whether this specific blade was forged on-site during the ceremony or produced shortly after as part of a commemorative series for sale, its historical significance remains profound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inscription on the right side of the blade, \"三木金物神社奉納\/Miki Kanamono Jinja Honō\" (Dedicated to Miki Hardware Shrine), originates from a tradition established in 1948 (Showa 23). In that year, an \"Ancient Style Forging Site\" was constructed in front of the Miki Kanamono Shrine, marking the beginning of the \"Hi-ire-shiki\" (Fire-lighting Ceremony) held during the Fuigo-matsuri (Bellows Festival).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring this sacred ritual, a blacksmith—selected from among the local makers of saws, chisels, planes, trowels, and knives for both their exceptional skill and integrity—is honored as the \"Go-ban Kaji-shi.\" They perform a demonstration of ancient forging techniques as an offering (Honō) to the deities, praying for the safety and prosperity of the Miki hardware industry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/yamamotokanna.sakura.ne.jp\/kanamonojinjya.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e「三　木　金　物　神　社」\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792029696238,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF4704_2734bb4f-e600-46be-a695-f38fe36d892d.jpg?v=1773881862"},{"product_id":"nagadai-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-mosaku-65mm","title":"Nagadai-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Mosaku - 65mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eKanda Kikuo (神田規久夫)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBased on my experience sharpening it, it might be like white or Swedish steel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e110mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 6.30mm)，Top of Blade（about 8.70mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e332g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e56mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (according to collector’s memory)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnknown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e410mm 90mm 35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1604g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed, but with low frequency of use. It was sourced from a retired Sukiya Daiku (master carpenter specializing in teahouse architecture) in the Tokyo area. I have performed a basic sharpening: both the bevel and the ura (flat back) are in good condition, honed up to approximately 5,000 grit. The jigane used for the blade is quite intriguing—please refer to the clear photos of the bevel to appreciate its unique texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade exhibits high precision and features a polished (migaki) finish, marking it as one of Mosaku-san’s earlier works. The dai (body) deserves special mention: crafted from premium Japanese White Oak, it remains virtually free of any warping or distortion despite being stored for over 20 years. Although the dai bears no maker's mark, the craftsmanship is undoubtedly on par with that of Koyoshiya.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47841615151342,"sku":null,"price":65000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF5922_248ac2ca-e1c1-4c32-9275-c8812ae23789.jpg?v=1775008269"},{"product_id":"ju-ichi-hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-usui-kengo-65mm-1","title":"「Ju Ichi」Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Usui Kengo - 65mm ②","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsui Kengo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (碓氷健吾)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ci\u003eBlue #1 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 6.10mm)，Top of Blade（about 8.80mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e347g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYasuhiro(康弘)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e288mm 83mm 37mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1130g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal box; Original carrying pouch; Instruction manual  and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInstruction manual from Yasuhiro Daiya.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of production:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e According to online records, Juichi brand planes were produced between 1952 and 1999. I estimate that this particular plane was manufactured prior to 1960. I will explain the reasoning behind my judgment below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e This is a rare early-period piece from the series, in brand-new and unused condition. It was acquired from a specialist tool shop in the Kanto region, where it had been kept in a display cabinet for over 20 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe last image is the final page of the instruction manual. It serves as a touching reminder of the golden age of hand-forged tools, when blacksmiths worked closely with carpenter. The text reads: “A plane for every local wood!! A temper for every \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003euser’s touch!! Custom adjustments available upon request.“\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e※ Basis for dating this plane to pre-1960:\u003cbr\u003eThe back of the blade is engraved with “\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e通商産業局長賞受賞\/\u003c\/span\u003eWinner of the Director-General’s Award from the Bureau of International Trade and Industry.” According to records from \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/daikuhamono.sakura.ne.jp\/usuikengo.htm\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe website\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e Mr. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUsui  Kengo received the ”Tokyo Bureau of International Trade and Industry Director-General’s Award' at the 2nd Nationwide Export Promotion Exhibition in August 1953 (Showa 28)“.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurthermore, I am struck by the clear distinctions between this blade and those from the series' later production. It vividly illustrates the blacksmith’s evolution and the refinement of his craft over time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e※ 1: The Urasuki finish changed from early-stage 'Migaki' to a later light-blackened coating, providing better rust protection for the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUrasuki.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e※ 2: In the early versions, the top of the blade was finished flat, whereas later iterations feature a chamfered head.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e※ 3: The file texture on the blade's flanks transitioned from a horizontal pattern in early models to a diagonal\/slanted pattern in later versions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are a few additional points of interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1: Front Inscription: On early blades, the right side is engraved with \"藤光作\/Fujimitsu-saku“ (Possibly a wholesaler's name). In contrast, later production features the blacksmith’s own name, ”健吾作\/Kengo-saku“.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2: Seal of Authenticity: The back of this blade features Kengo Usui’s personal seal (a square stamp using archaic seal-script kanji).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3: The Daiya mark: The instruction manual from the “Daiya” provides more detail regarding the mark on the wooden body—a plum blossom enclosing the kanji 'Yu' (祐). This specific mark belongs to Yasuhiro Daiya of Yoita, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47855750217966,"sku":null,"price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF6238_d23dfb80-8aea-4ed5-8ae0-346f55013693.jpg?v=1775430158"},{"product_id":"ju-ichi-hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-usui-kengo-60mm","title":"「Ju Ichi」Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane by Usui Kengo - 60mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsui Kengo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (碓氷健吾)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eBlue #1 or Blue super steel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e116mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 5.20mm)，Top of Blade（about 8.80mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e307g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/daikudougu.web.fc2.com\/daiuti20197.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInomoto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 274mm 72mm 36mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1018g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal box; Original carrying pouch; Instruction manual \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of production:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e According to online information, the Juichi mark plane began production in 1952 and stopped in 1999. This plane was probably manufactured around 1990 or earlier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA rare 60mm size from this series;  It is unused and in good condition. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSourced from a professional tool shop in the Kanto region, where it was kept in a display case for over 10 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last image is the final page of the instruction manual. It serves as a touching reminder of the golden age of hand-forged tools, when blacksmiths worked closely with carpenter. The text reads: “A plane for every local wood!! A temper for every \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003euser’s touch!! Custom adjustments available upon request.“\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47855753134318,"sku":null,"price":65000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF6256.jpg?v=1775430248"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-oguma-torasaburou-80mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane By Oguma Torasaburou - 80mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOguma Torasaburou(小熊寅三郎)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon steel(Based on the feedback I'm getting while sharpening the blade, it feels like Blue Steel.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade): \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatetsu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e110mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 5.80mm)，Top of Blade（about 8.30mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e385g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker Width: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e68mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness): \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e303mm 99mm 36mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1350g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebefore 1960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt has been lightly used and remains in good condition. The blade shows some spotting\/rust, but it remains fully functional. This blade comes from a retired Miyadaiku in the Tokyo area. I have sharpened it, taking the bevel up to about 1,000 grit, and the ura (back) to about 3,000 grit. It will require further sharpening on your end before it is ready for use. The block is made of high-quality Japanese White Oak, though there is some minor warping due to long-term storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a rare 'Teruhide\/輝秀' stamped hand plane by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOguma Torasaburo , an early-period work. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOguma Torasaburo  was a master blacksmith based in Yoita, Niigata, who operated his forge from the Taisho through the Showa eras. He was the eldest of four brothers—including Nisaku (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e仁作,\u003c\/span\u003esecond), Masao (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e政雄, \u003c\/span\u003ethird), and Toyokichi (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e登代吉,\u003c\/span\u003eyoungest)—all four of whom were renowned plane-smiths.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47859181060334,"sku":null,"price":14000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF6596.jpg?v=1775524843"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-keizaburo-55mm-4","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane By Keizaburo - 55mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUchihashi Keisuke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese characters on the blade: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e和 (\"Wa\" , Meaning unknown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Swedish Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e116mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 5.05mm)，Top of Blade（about 6.50mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"description\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e242g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNashiya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 289mm 72mm 35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e846g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of production:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Preserved since 2008, unused condition. There is some surface rust on the blade and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChip Breaker , which can be easily removed through sharpening and does not affect its performance. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChip Breaker made by same smith.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"08\" on the back of the blade means it was made in 2008, and \"sw\" means Swedish steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"variant-picker\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47975079903470,"sku":null,"price":59000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF7708.jpg?v=1777675958"},{"product_id":"kanna-japanese-smoothing-plane-blade-by-sukenori-60mm","title":"Kanna Japanese Smoothing Plane Blade By Sukenori - 60mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSukenori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (助徳）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnknown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJigane: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnknown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Weight: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e269\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade top(about 7.20mm)，The blade near the bevel(about 4.80mm)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe early Shōwa era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is unused but has some minor rust, which does not affect its performance. I have given it a basic sharpening: the bevel (kireha) has been honed up to 1000 grit, and the flat back (ura) up to 3000 grit. It was sourced from a now-closed professional tool shop in the Kanto region. The blade craftsmanship is excellent, featuring a classic Usu-ba (thin blade) profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelow the text stamp, there is a 'Kao' (stylized signature) stamp. Unfortunately, I was unable to identify the specific family this Kao belongs to, but it bears a close resemblance to the Tokugawa clan's Kao. According to online resources, this particular Kao design originated with the Tokugawa family. A prominent feature is the horizontal lines at the top and bottom, a style known as “明朝体\/Minchotai“. It is said that from the Edo period onward, the Kao style used by the Tokugawa clan gained popularity among ordinary samurai, and also influenced certain court nobles and Buddhist monks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor reference, the last picture shows the Kao (stylized signature) of the Tokugawa clan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information on variations in Japanese plane blade thickness, please refer to my blog. -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/blogs\/some-trivial-small-talk\/the-evolution-of-the-japanese-plane-blade-nikuoki-since-the-end-of-the-edo-period\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e「The evolution of the Japanese plane blade \"Nikuoki\" since the end of the Edo period」\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48030198759662,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF1975_572ba9af-c548-4094-9045-a68810d5234c.jpg?v=1779234789"},{"product_id":"hira-ganna-japanese-smoothing-plane-by-sadatoki-65mm","title":"Hira-ganna Japanese Smoothing Plane By Sadatoki - 65mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith name: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKabasawa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Sadao\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e椛沢貞雄\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese characters on the blade: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e貞時 (\"Sadatoki\" , brand name)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSwedish Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigane(Iron part of the blade):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrought iron(Kamaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e117mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade thickness:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe blade near the bevel(about 6.00mm)，Top of Blade（about 8.50mm）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e364g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Angles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Breaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai manufacture: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoyoshiya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai size(length, width, thickness):\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 289mm 82mm 35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1139g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture Era:\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (according to collector’s memory)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information:\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e It is brand new and unused, in overall good condition. Due to long-term storage in a warehouse, the wooden block (dai) has shrunk slightly and will need to be readjusted to fit the blade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe plane blacksmith was from Wakino-machi, Niigata Prefecture. He inherited the family's plane-making business from his father, Sangoro(三五郎). He was guided by Iwasaki Kosuke , who scientifically researched bladed tools and promoted Japanese cutlery to the world. Kosuke highly praised his work, recognizing the exceptional quality of his carbon steel blades. His brand name, 'Sadatoki,' was bestowed upon him by Iwasaki Shigeyoshi, who foretold that he would become a master plane blacksmith in the future.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-type=\"quantity-selector\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TENMOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48060779200750,"sku":null,"price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0162\/5326\/files\/DSF2335.jpg?v=1779928206"}],"url":"https:\/\/tenmoku0701.myshopify.com\/zh\/collections\/smoothing-plane.oembed?page=2","provider":"TENMOKU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}