Kanehide Smoothing Plane - 2" (50 mm) HW04-24 Comes sharpened

Comes sharpened

Figured Maple wood will accept stains and finishes well which accentuate the figure

The first set of teeth is known as the overcut

A smooth hardwood handle provides comfort and control

Kanehide Smoothing Plane - 2" (50 mm) HW04-24 Comes sharpenedKanehide Smoothing Planes were designed for the craftsman just getting into Japanese woodworking. The blacksmith has held the price down without unduly sacrificing quality. The blade is a forged lamination of high carbon steel and wrought iron material. It is properly heat treated and tempered to HRC63 64. The blade is fully sharpened and polished and then installed in a Japanese White Oak body. This plane works on the pull stroke. Once you experience