Bulk Lot of 4 Vintage Japanese Hand Planes Kanna Signed Blades Hidetoshi & Komyo
Description
Bulk Lot of 4 Vintage Japanese Hand Planes (Kanna) - Signed Blades "Hidetoshi" & "Komyo" WO572
This is a substantial set of four authentic Japanese Kanna (Hand Planes), the essential tools of the traditional Japanese carpenter (Daiku). This collection offers a variety of sizes, perfect for professional woodworkers, tool collectors, or those practicing traditional joinery.
The blades (Kanna-ba) are made of high-quality laminated forged steel, known for its incredible sharpness and durability. Several blades feature distinct blacksmith signatures, including "Hidetoshi" (秀利) and "Komyo" (光明), indicating tools crafted with pride and professional standards.
Key Features and Details:
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Quantity: 4 unique hand planes.
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Professional Grade Blades: Includes signed blades with visible blacksmith marks. One plane retains its original "Komyo-saku" (Made by Komyo) certification sticker.
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High-Quality Bodies: Crafted from dense Japanese Oak (Kashi), designed to withstand heavy use while providing a smooth glide.
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Versatile Range: The set includes various sizes, from a large finishing plane to smaller block-style planes, allowing for different levels of wood removal and surface smoothing.
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Authentic Wear: These tools carry the soul of the workshops they served, featuring a natural aged patina on both the wood and the metal.
Size and Specifications:
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Largest Plane Dimensions: 28.0 x 8.5 x 3.0 cm / 11.0 x 3.3 x 1.2 in
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Total Set Weight: 3109 g / 6.85 lbs
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Material: Forged Carbon Steel, Japanese White/Red Oak
Condition: Vintage professional-use condition. The steel blades are solid and show historical patina and minor surface oxidation typical of age, which can be polished or sharpened back to a mirror finish. The wooden bodies (Dai) are structurally sound. These are "user tools" that with a bit of tuning and sharpening, will provide the legendary thin shavings Japanese planes are famous for.