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31 reviews
Great first step into Japanese hand planes.
Think I paid something like $10 or $11 USD for this. A steal. If you're curious about Japanese hand planes and would like to get your hands on one to see what all the fuss is about, this is an absolutely great way to get involved. My own ignorance held me up a bit at first. For instance, I was unaware that most Japanese planes come with a dai (wooden block frame) that is considered "90% ready", and you are expected to do the last 10% tuning yourself. There's a great 3-part series on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQytHrqMsug) that explains exactly how to undertake this "finishing process" and once I watched it, and followed the clear instructions, I was all set and understood my new plane much better. They should really include a slip of paper in the package for us "gai-jin" leading us to this video series, because I'm sure I'm not the only one who wondered, "why is this blade so damn tight?" when I first opened my new plane.
But overall, go ahead and grab one, heck grab two, I've rarely spent $10 on anything that normally runs in the $100 price range and had it work so ridiculously well. This thing makes long paper ribbons now that its tuned up right. However, if you don't watch the videos and take the time to tune up your new $10 plane, don't complain when it works like a...$10 plane. If you buy one and take the time to tune it up that last 10%, you'll be amazed how well this thing works. Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: daniabodram
Excellent, simple tool
so easy to use, you pull instead of pushing. Deadly sharp. Excellent simple tool that does the job. I am using it to pare down replacement tool handles. Highly recommend, very good value.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: jp-time.club
Nice surprise
I wasn’t expecting much at this cost but with a little work it could be. Not so! This plane was super flat and super sharpe! Like any wood bodied plane adjustment is a learning process.
This plane is tight and just right for very fine shavings. Great buyRead full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: mtnsnowshoes
Good Japanese Plane
Best £9 I've ever spent.
The plane is a good weight with a razor sharp blade. The blade is typical Japanese quality.
40mm x 150mm. Like planing butter, highly recommended.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: kabukicatjapan
Works very even though I haven’t fine tuned it
I was impressed with how sharp the iron is!! Paper thin shavings for an out of the box plane
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: thebigredbeard
Best Hand Plane Value Ever
I was skeptical when I saw this $15 Canadian Dollar plane ... delivered to door. It took forevwr to arrive, but they were upfront about that. The white oak body is flat and square, the very hard steel iron was sharp. My main use is for chamfering, and at 55 years of age, I appreciate its diminutive weight. This may be the best $15 ever spent.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: kabukicatjapan
I found a small plane that I like
Very good quality, so good that bought a second one. I am going to buy more to give as gifts. A pleasure to use, as well.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: jp-time.club
Great tool for the price!
Setting the cutting depth of the iron is a bit tricky with this simple hand plane, but once you've got it set, this little tool does a phenomenal job. The iron alone is worth the cost.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: lyolawire
Very nice little plane.
Easy to set up. Nice edge and perfect for soft wood and small jobs.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: rance-trade-japan
Nice tool.
For its price - pretty good. I had to modify it a bit, but overall it’s a very nice tool.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: jp_motors