Japanese Kanna Plane Sun-Hachi 70mm Kokuho Fukusaburo Master Honed Bag Japan For Sale

The Grand Patriarch of Japanese Smoothing Planes: Authentic Sun-Hachi 70mm \"KOKUHŌ\" (國寶 - National Treasure) Kanna Hand Plane by Master Blacksmith Fukusaburo Uozumi (魚住福三郎) — Master Carpenter Honed & Tuned (Sugu-Tsukai Ready) with Matching Chipbreaker (共裏), White Oak Dai & Original \"國寶\" Bag (Made in Miki, Japan)
Presenting an extraordinary, investment-grade Japanese master woodworking plane—the legendary \"KOKUHŌ\" (國寶 - National Treasure)—hand-forged in the historic cutlery capital of Banshu Miki by the celebrated patriarch of Japanese plane-making: FUKUSABURO UOZUMI (魚住福三郎).
Expertly sharpened, conditioned, and fine-tuned by an active veteran Japanese master carpenter (\"Sugu-Tsukai\" / すぐ使い ready-to-shave), this Sun-Hachi (70mm) plane eliminates the difficult initial setup required for Japanese tools, allowing you to pull transparent, glass-smooth shavings right out of the CARPENTER HONED & TUNED The Master Carpenter\'s Professional TouchSetting up a traditional Japanese Kanna is a master-level craft requiring decades of experience:- Razor-Honed Cutting Edge: Hand-sharpened on ultra-fine Japanese natural and synthetic waterstones by an active Japanese carpenter, delivering a hair-splitting, mirror-polished micro-bevel.- Tuned White Oak Dai (Block): The sole of the solid Japanese White Oak (Shirakashi) body has been professionally conditioned, ensuring flawless glide across fine timbers.- Zero Setup Hassle: Ready for immediate execution on furniture, timber frames, luthier soundboards, and fine architectural LEGENDARY LINEAGE OF MASTER FUKUSABURO The Founding Master Behind \"TSUNEZABURO\"In the history of Japanese plane blacksmithing, Fukusaburo Uozumi occupies a legendary status:- The Master & Grandfather: Fukusaburo was the grandfather and master teacher to Tsunezo Uozumi (the founder of Japan\'s reigning plane maker, Tsunezaburo / 常三郎), mentoring him in the deepest esoteric secrets of blade forging for 28 continuous years.- Master of Champions: Fukusaburo also trained other legendary Japanese plane blacksmiths, including the celebrated Haruo Sakata (Sakata Kanna).
2. The Flagship \"KOKUHŌ\" (國寶 - National Treasure) Lamination- Antique Soft Iron (Jigane) with Mokume Grain: The blade body is forge-laminated with antique wrought iron, displaying a subtle pine-bark / woodgrain (松皮・杢目) forging texture that absorbs vibration during heavy timber shaving.- Pure High-Carbon Core (Hagane): Delivers tissue-thin, glass-smooth shavings (under 10 microns) across Japanese cedar, cypress (Hinoki), cherry, and dense hardwoods without tearing the COLLECTOR & CRAFTSMAN Matching Textured Chipbreaker (共裏 - Tomo-Ura)Includes the original matching sub-blade forged by the same master, featuring a traditional hand-chiseled scale / hammered texture (魚鱗・槌目) on the top face to break wood curl effortlessly.
2. Original \"國寶\" Cloth Presentation PouchIncludes the rare, vintage black protective pouch boldly printed with the silver/white kanji characters \"國寶\" (Kokuhō - National Treasure) with braided tie cords—a hallmark of genuine master-grade provenance.
3. Exceptional Preserved Geometry (Abundant Steel Life)Hardly used and never narrowed by improper grinding. The cutting profile retains generous blade length, full bevel height, and thick structural steel, offering decades of future sharpening Master Blacksmith: Fukusaburo Uozumi (魚住福三郎 / 魚住福三郎鉋製作所)- Heritage: Lineage Master of Tsunezaburo & Sakata Kanna- Model / Inscription: KOKUHŌ (國寶 - National Treasure)- Blade Width: Sun-Hachi (寸八 - 70mm / 2.75 Inches)- Tuning / Sharpening: Professionally Honed & Set Up by Active Japanese Master Carpenter- Main Blade Hallmarks: \"國寶\", \"登録商標\", \"福三郎作\" with Master Kaō Signature- Chipbreaker: Matching Forged \"Tomo-Ura\" with Scale Texture (共裏)- Body Material: Premium Japanese White Oak (白樫台 / Shirakashi)- Included Accessories: Original \"國寶\" Printed Canvas Pouch & Tie Cord- Condition: Pre-Owned Vintage / Master Sharpened / Abundant Steel Life- Origin: Handcrafted in Banshu Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
An extraordinary, museum-grade Japanese woodworking masterpiece combining the historic pedigree of Tsunezaburo\'s founding master, authentic \"Kokuhō\" provenance, and immediate master-carpenter readiness.