Japanese Hand Planes by Yamamoto-san – Precision Woodworking Tools Made in Japan
Experience the art of smooth, flawless surfaces with our collection of Japanese hand planes by Yamamoto-san, expertly made in Japan for woodworkers who value precision, control, and craftsmanship. Known for their sharp, durable blades and perfectly balanced wooden bodies, these planes are essential for fine woodworking, furniture making, and traditional joinery.
Each Yamamoto-san hand plane features a high-quality laminated steel blade that maintains a razor-sharp edge and can be easily honed for long-lasting performance. The carefully crafted wooden body provides stability, comfort, and a responsive feel, allowing for ultra-thin shavings and perfectly smooth surfaces with every pass. These planes are ideal for cabinet making, timber finishing, and professional woodworking projects where precision matters most.
Combining traditional Japanese techniques with modern quality standards, Yamamoto-san hand planes offer reliable performance, exceptional accuracy, and longevity. Whether for professional craftsmen or dedicated hobbyists, these planes deliver results that reflect the heritage and excellence of Japanese woodworking.
Upgrade your workshop with authentic Japanese hand planes by Yamamoto-san—where craftsmanship, precision, and performance meet for tools that elevate every project.
Yamamoto 70mm Plane Blade Set - Aogami
Yamamoto 70mm Plane Blade Set - Aogami
This large plane blade set (blade and chipbreaker) is handforged by master smith Yamamoto-san with excellent Aogami (blue paper steel) edges. This 70mm plane blade represents the traditional go-to size for Japanese carpenters when finish-planing timber.
These are the same blades that we have used in plane-making classes with Takami Kawai of Kyoto's Suikoushya carpentry, and having seen them used to make beautiful and functional planes under his guidance, we have also used them in our own plane projects.
Included here are a few shots from Yamamoto's workshop of the blades in the process of being manufactured.
Yamamoto's work has a well-deserved reputation with Japanese carpenters as a high quality professional-grade plane blade maker, with his blades taking and keeping phenomenal edges while being a pleasure to sharpen.