Japanese Kanna in Goncalo Alves with Old Blade.

 

Notice how much folded over metal I had to grind off after

repeated hitting with steel hammer by previous Japanese owner!

It is an old knackered blade.

Also below you can see the 2 shiny bearing surfaces the plane glides on,

all other areas are relieved.

 

Fine close mouth - but Mimi or ears on blade need grinding back a little.

The plane was another test really, I am not going to fit a chipbreaker as intended.

 

It works OK but it just didn't develop a SOUL as I made it.

Although the wood was nice it does not sing or feel friendly....

 

It will be hidden away in both toolbox and back of my mind.

A learning experience, a new Dai for this blade I will make...