際鉋

Kiwa Kanna

Rabbet Plane

A specialized plane where the blade extends flush to the very edge of the wooden block, allowing the user to shave inside tight L-shaped corners and step-joints. Comes in left-handed and right-handed versions. Essential for fitting shoji frames and cleaning the rabbets in sliding door construction.

際鉋
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CategoryPlane
RegionsSanjo, Niigata

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JoineryCornersShoji Screens

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