Japanese Hand Planes by Michio – Precision Craftsmanship for Woodworking Excellence
Achieve flawless surfaces and perfect joinery with our collection of hand planes by Michio, expertly made in Japan for professional woodworkers, furniture makers, and dedicated hobbyists. Michio hand planes are renowned for their exceptional sharpness, balance, and durability, delivering precise, clean cuts for both fine woodworking and heavy timber projects.
Each Michio hand plane features a high-quality laminated steel blade that holds a razor-sharp edge and can be easily honed for long-lasting performance. The ergonomically shaped wooden body ensures comfort, stability, and control, allowing for ultra-thin shavings, smooth surfaces, and accurate bevels. Ideal for cabinetmaking, timber finishing, and traditional Japanese woodworking, these planes help craftsmen achieve professional-quality results with every pass.
Perfect for professional woodworkers, artisans, and woodworking enthusiasts, Michio hand planes combine traditional Japanese techniques with modern precision, offering tools that are reliable, finely balanced, and built to last a lifetime.
Upgrade your workshop with authentic Japanese hand planes by Michio—where craftsmanship, precision, and performance come together to elevate every woodworking project.
Michio Adjustable Mouth Kanna - Aogami #1, 70mm
Michio Adjustable Mouth Kanna - Aogami #1, 70mm
We have had our eye on this one for a while.
A kanna's performance is greatly influenced by the size of it's mouth opening. Although high-end hand-made kanna usually feature dai with excellent mouth tolerances, the process of tuning and adjusting the dai will, over time, cause the mouth opening to grow as material is removed from the sole of the plane.
Enter the adjustable mouth. The dovetailed insert of this plane's block can be driven down precisely and incrementally to close up the mouth of the plane, even as material is removed from the sole over the plane's lifetime. Since this level of adjustment should only be required occasionally, it locks in place securely with two screws.
This plane's blade is hand-forged with an Aogami #1 cutting edge and has left the factory having already taken a shaving. For those looking for a premium kanna with extremely long life in the block, this is our recommendation.