{"product_id":"asuka-small-hand-plane-aogami-steel-no-2-red-oak-base-42mm-48mm","title":"\"ASUKA\" Small Hand Plane AOGAMI steel no.2 red oak base 42mm, 48mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\"ASUKA\" Small Hand Plane AOGAMI steel no.2 red oak base 42mm, 48mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★★★ \u003cstrong\u003eThree HONMAMON Stars (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/blogs\/news\/honmamon-stars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/Tsunesaburo.jpg?v=1773714049\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Material:\u003cbr\u003ePlane body: Aogami steel No.2,\u003cbr\u003eBase metal: Ultra soft iron\u003cbr\u003ePlane base: Genuine Red oak, straight grain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Preparation gradient: 38°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Blade angle: 26~27°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Tabletop: Regular mouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Manufacturing: Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Preparation:\u003cbr\u003ePlane body: Medium grinding finish, need tapping-out\u003cbr\u003ePlane stand: Ready to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Features:\u003cbr\u003eThe plane body is made of extremely soft iron, and the steel is Aogami No. 2.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a professional-grade, full-fledged work plane that maintains the sharpness and durability of Aogami steel while also offering high-cost performance. The plane stand is made of extremely rare red oak, which is hardly in circulation these days. The oak is 200 to 300 years old and has been dried for over 20 years, making it a hard plane stand with little warping. The color and luster improve the more you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Caution:\u003cbr\u003eAfter use, be sure to return the cutting edge to the base and store it in a safe place.\u003cbr\u003eThe plane body is semi-finished. When first using, please adjust the blade by backing it with a metal plate.\u003cbr\u003eThe plane base is also designed to be used immediately, but fine adjustments will be necessary, so please understand this before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003eIf you would like to use it completely immediately, a separate quote will be provided, so please contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Size: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【42mm】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlane base: Base length 210mm, Base width 65mm, Base thickness 30mm\u003cbr\u003ePlane body: Width 42mm, Cutting edge 39mm, Body length 72mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem no. 1119197\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【48mm】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlane base: Base size 210mm Base width 65mm Base thickness 30mm\u003cbr\u003ePlane body: width 48mm, Cutting edge 44mm Body length 75mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem no. 1119198\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRed Oak Hand Plane – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Offering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, red oak is a material of quiet reverence—rarely seen, scarcely available, and almost never used in contemporary hand plane production. This particular piece, crafted with a base of genuine red oak aged over decades, is not just a tool but a testament to enduring craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are honored to offer this hand plane as a \u003cstrong\u003elimited, in-stock item\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once sold, it will not return. The red oak used here is no longer in circulation, making this a truly final opportunity to own a piece of woodworking heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a collector, a craftsman, or someone who values the quiet beauty of well-made tools, this hand plane speaks to a deeper tradition—one that won’t be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/LOU9551_l_600x600.jpg?v=1686197759\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese planes with the super sharp blade, we are preferring you use natural sharpening stones to grind your planes of blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/collections\/natural-whetstone\"\u003eClick here for Natural Whetstone \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse before you need insert the chip breaker.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chip breaker breaks wood fibers so that they do not crack before they are cut loose from the plane iron. It is important that the chip breaker fits exactly on the plane iron, otherwise wood chips can get stuck in the opening and make planning harder and less accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is not enough space in the iron bed of the plane for the chip breaker, the wood can be adjusted in the same way as with the plane iron. The chip breaker is then positioned so that it gets stuck under the metal pin that is inserted through the bed. It is important, of course, that the plane iron that has already been placed does not slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese plane differs from the Western plane in one important respect: it is used with a pulling motion, so pull it towards you when planning. To do this, place your \"good\" hand in front of the iron bed of the plane, and the other hand on the back to be able to steer the plane. If the surface to be planed is very long, it may be necessary to go along with the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe also offer a selection of Western-style hand plane blades.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"”BANTO” Replacement Japanese Carbon Blade for Multi-brand Hand Plane\" href=\"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/products\/replacement-japanese-carbon-blade-for-multi-brand-hand-plane?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2315f4caa\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/MG_43432.jpg?v=1754445588\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"”BANTO” Replacement Japanese Carbon Black Blade for Multi-brand Hand Plane\" href=\"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/products\/banto-replacement-japanese-carbon-black-blade-for-multi-brand-hand-plane?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=2315f4caa\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/MG_0027_a969cb5f-530c-4825-a592-c043dc0c4b69.jpg?v=1754445445\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal blade support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/LOU9535_l_600x600.jpg?v=1686199143\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are welcome everyone contacts us to help you make your original planes of blade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eImport duties; taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honmamon-Japan","offers":[{"title":"42mm","offer_id":51049580724516,"sku":"1119197","price":195.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48mm","offer_id":51049580757284,"sku":"1119198","price":195.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/ASUKA_Small_Hand_Plane_AOGAMI_steel_no.2_red_oak_base_48mm.jpg?v=1744089152","url":"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/en-sg\/products\/asuka-small-hand-plane-aogami-steel-no-2-red-oak-base-42mm-48mm","provider":"Honmamon-Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}