A very short-bodied plane — typically 40–60mm in sole length — used for flattening the bottom surfaces of joinery and for planing in confined spaces where a full-length plane cannot be maneuvered. Excels at fitting mortise and tenon work, cleaning up door lips, and making fine final adjustments on assembled components.
Maker's Stamp / Mei (銘)Mei stamp — Kojiri KannaTechnical Data
CategoryPlane
RegionsSanjo, Niigata
Traditional Steels
This tool category is traditionally forged from the following steels. Click any to read its full metallurgical profile.
