Kakuri was founded in 1946 in Sanjo, a historic hand tool production area in Japan. Since that time, our unwavering focus has been to carefully design, create, and share useful tools with the world; the result of a constant belief that tools are the foundation of manufacturing, and through manufacturing, everyone’s lives can be enriched.Our mission of “proposing a prosperous life through the perspective of people and skills, people and tools, people and people, and our tools” has neither changed nor will it. However, the products and services we offer continue to evolve little by little due to the changing needs of the times, lifestyles, and values.
Japanese Smoothing Plane - 48mm
Japanese Smoothing Plane - 48mm
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$78.00
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$78.00
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This Plane is a traditional Japanese style plane which cuts on the pull stroke. The blade and chip breaker are held in place by compression and is adjusted with a Japanese hammer or wooden mallet. The blade is made from white paper steel laminated with soft iron. The plane's body is made of Japanese White Oak.
In general, traditional Japanese planes require maintenance to the sole. This plane has been relieved behind the blade and is ready to use. It does not require tuning to the sole of the plane. Some tuning to the supporting timber around the blade may be require before first use.
In regards to Japanese smoothing planes; please note that the sole of the plane has been prepared ready for use as a smoothing plane and so no adjustments are required for this, however timber planes may need some adjustment purely because of the nature of wood moving (expanding and contracting). For more information, please also see: https://japanesetools.com.au/