Vintage Japanese Tool Giant Hand Plane Hira Kanna
This is a Japanese vintage hand plane tool, hira kanna. It is a woodworking tool made of hardwood and used for smoothing the wood surface. This kanna is uniquely oversized and heavy. It is meant to be stationary and sit atop a table or a pair of sawhorses while passing a wood piece over the top of it. The filed wood falls out the opening in the bottom.
- Wood, steel
- C1950
- Item weight: 12200 grams
- Packed weight: 13200 grams
- Approx. Body: 95.5 cm long x 14.5 cm wide x 11.5 cm thick; [Blade]: 135 mm
- Good condition. Marks, scratches. Some chips. Some cracks. Rust on the metal parts. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
