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.
Premium Smoothing Plane - 58mm, Aogami Blade
Premium Smoothing Plane - 58mm, Aogami Blade
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$139.00
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Find your planeThe 58mm plane represents an upgrade of our entry-level high carbon steel Kakuri planes with the addition of a blue paper steel (aogami) blade, which gives excellent peak sharpness, ease of sharpening and edge retention.
Blue paper steel is a premium cutting-edge steel that enjoys an unparalleled reputation in Japanese smithing. More commonly employed in the high-end hand-laminated planes of master smiths, this plane represents excellent value for money as it introduces blue paper steel into a more affordable price category.
Block size: 255mm long by 70mm wide
Block material: Japanese Red oak (Akagashi)
The block of this plane is relieved behind the blade to allow it to be used to smooth.
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