{"product_id":"koyama-ko-hina-kanna-42mm-smoothing-plane","title":"Koyama Ko Hina Kanna – 42mm Smoothing Plane","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"198\" data-start=\"151\" data-section-id=\"oari52\"\u003eKoyama Ko Hina Kanna – 42mm Smoothing Plane\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"200\"\u003eThis is one of those small Japanese planes that punches well above its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"570\" data-start=\"278\"\u003eThe Koyama 42mm ko-hina kanna sits somewhere between a block plane and a traditional smoother. It’s compact, simple, and incredibly capable when it’s set up right. Perfect for bringing small components down to final dimension with clean, controlled cuts. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"795\" data-start=\"572\"\u003eThe laminated blade (blue paper steel over soft iron) takes a keen edge and holds it, while the 150mm dai gives you enough reference to stay accurate without feeling clunky in the hand. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"797\"\u003eLike all Japanese planes, it rewards a bit of setup and tuning — but once dialled in, it’ll pull fine, whisper-thin shavings that are hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"797\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QQytHrqMsug?si=JdHPHYng7qwgja8s\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"951\" data-section-id=\"1slq3i4\"\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"972\" data-section-id=\"2pmrra\"\u003eFinal dimensioning of small parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"1010\" data-section-id=\"laxt7t\"\u003eCleaning up facets on carved work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"1048\" data-section-id=\"1lqz8ja\"\u003eLight smoothing where a full-size kanna feels like overkill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"1112\" data-section-id=\"nsr902\"\u003eWorkshop or tool roll friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1148\"\u003eAnd this is where it really fits in with what we do…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003e👉 It pairs beautifully with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/workshopheaven.com\/koyama-ko-hina-kanna-smoothing-plane-42-x-180mm-flat\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"1362\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003eChopstick Making Jig\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cuse href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-f8sla627.svg#304883\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"1362\"\u003eIf you’re making chopsticks, this plane gives you the control to sneak up on final thickness and leave a clean, finished surface straight off the tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1541\" data-start=\"1523\" data-section-id=\"nnbm14\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1543\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1553\"\u003eproduction Japanese kanna\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a high-end hand-forged piece — which is exactly why it works so well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1694\" data-start=\"1659\" data-section-id=\"twbexm\"\u003eAffordable entry into kanna use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1695\" data-section-id=\"11qyq2x\"\u003eBlade comes sharp but expects tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1736\" data-section-id=\"jrgvzy\"\u003eDai will benefit from fettling to suit your climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1792\" data-section-id=\"1339702\"\u003eA great “learning plane” that still earns its place long term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1859\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1864\" data-section-id=\"77fkhc\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2291\" data-start=\"1875\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1875\" data-section-id=\"1ahav0c\"\u003eBlade width: 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1897\" data-section-id=\"1rpdif9\"\u003eEdge width: approx. 36mm \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1964\" data-section-id=\"v8poa\"\u003eBody length: 150mm \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2083\" data-start=\"2025\" data-section-id=\"app6zd\"\u003eBody width: 55mm \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2084\" data-section-id=\"155i7bg\"\u003eBlade: Laminated blue paper steel with soft iron backing \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2273\" data-start=\"2183\" data-section-id=\"195fkfz\"\u003eChipbreaker fitted (can be used with or without) \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2291\" data-start=\"2274\" data-section-id=\"fahanq\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2296\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2393\" data-start=\"2316\"\u003eIf you’ve been curious about Japanese planes, this is a solid place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2559\" data-start=\"2395\"\u003eSmall, capable, and honest — and when paired with something like your chopstick jig, it becomes a seriously useful little finishing tool rather than just a novelty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e** chopstick jig is for 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