南京鉋

Nankin Kanna

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A small plane with handles on both sides of the blade, used for shaping concave and complex curved surfaces, such as chair legs, tool handles, and formed furniture components. The short sole allows it to follow tight curves that a standard plane body would bridge over. An essential tool for anyone crafting curved wooden forms.

南京鉋
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CategoryPlane
RegionsSanjo, Niigata

This tool category is traditionally forged from the following steels. Click any to read its full metallurgical profile.

All WoodsCurved SurfacesChair Making

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