Japanese Hand Planes by Tachibana – Traditional Kanna Craftsmanship Made in Japan
Experience the refined performance of Japanese hand planes by Tachibana, expertly made in Japan using time-honored kanna-making traditions. Renowned for their exceptional sharpness, precision, and surface finish, Tachibana planes are trusted by professional woodworkers and dedicated craftsmen who value control, accuracy, and flawless results.
Each Tachibana Japanese hand plane features a high-quality laminated steel blade forged for superior edge retention and effortless sharpening. Paired with a carefully shaped Japanese white oak (or hardwood) body, these planes offer outstanding stability and tactile feedback, allowing for ultra-thin shavings and beautifully smooth surfaces.
Ideal for fine woodworking, furniture making, joinery, cabinetry, and finish planing, Tachibana hand planes excel in tasks where precision matters most. As with all traditional Japanese planes, they are designed to be tuned by the user, creating a deeper connection between craftsman and tool—and performance that improves over time.
Elevate your woodworking with authentic Japanese hand planes by Tachibana—where heritage craftsmanship, premium materials, and precision engineering come together to deliver unparalleled surface quality.
Tachibana Mentori Kanna - Aogami (Blue Paper Steel)
Tachibana Mentori Kanna - Aogami (Blue Paper Steel)
This specialised chamfering plane finds its way into the toolbox of every self-respecting carpentry company in Japan. Based around a small plane block with fully laminated blue paper steel blade, the mentori-kanna (or kirimen-kanna, among other names that vary regionally) utilises a specialised sled that allows the user to adjust the width of the desired chamfer.
Able to be cracked open a hair's breadth for breaking hard edges, it can also be set to take chamfers of any width up to 18mm wide. This gives the craftsperson complete control over the aesthetic of the chamfer depending on where it is situated and on what sized timber.
The small plane is set up exactly as any other Japanese plane, with a skewed blade to facilitate a slicing cut on tricky timbers, while the entire sole is clad in brass plate. This is a great advantage as working the sharp corners of un-chamfered timber causes heavy wear to timber-soled kanna.
Finally, the cutting plane can be set anywhere to the left or right inside the base to allow the user to present all parts on the cutting edge to the work - a nicely sharpened blade can be taken advantage of fully, instead of concentrating the wear in a single spot.
Add precise and repeatable chamfers to your next project with this beautiful tool.