{"product_id":"yamamoto-kensuke-smoothing-plane-blade-70mm-inukubi-steel-banshu-miki","title":"Yamamoto Smoothing Plane Blade by Yamamoto Kensuke 4th  山本健介作 犬首鋼 仕上げ鉋刃  70mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYamamoto Kensuke Smoothing Plane Blade 70mm – Inukubi Steel | Banshu Miki\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium Japanese smoothing plane blade (\u003cstrong\u003eshiage-kanna-ha\u003c\/strong\u003e) by \u003cstrong\u003eYamamoto Kensuke (山本健介)\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eBanshu Miki\u003c\/strong\u003e, forged from rare \u003cstrong\u003eInukubi steel (犬首鋼)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a highly prized Swedish-origin high-carbon steel known for its exceptional sharpness, fine grain, and superior edge retention. Fitted with a matched chipbreaker by the same blacksmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamamoto Kensuke (山本健介氏)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banshu Miki (播州三木打刃物)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inukubi steel (犬首鋼) — rare Swedish high-carbon steel, prized for ultra-fine sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJigane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrought iron \/ Kamaji (釜地) — traditional pre-industrial iron for superior lapping and bonding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 27°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipbreaker width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipbreaker angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipbreaker type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laminated (鉢付き)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipbreaker maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same blacksmith (matched set \/ 共裏)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Inukubi Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInukubi (犬首鋼) is a legendary Swedish high-carbon steel that was imported into Japan during the Meiji and Taisho eras. Renowned among Japanese plane makers for its exceptionally fine grain structure, it produces a mirror-sharp edge that glides effortlessly across wood grain. Stocks are extremely limited as this steel is no longer produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Woods: Medium-hard woods, hardwoods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪚 Master woodworkers seeking the finest Japanese smoothing plane blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔧 Upgrading or replacing the blade in a quality Japanese plane body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎌 Collectors of rare Japanese plane steels and Banshu Miki craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt offers excellent durability, though sharpening takes time; it is a rare treasure for knife enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e山本健介作　仕上げ鈑刃　70mm　犬首鋼\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e播州三木。犬首鋼（スウェーデン鋼）・釜地。共裏。刃幅70mm・刃長115mm。\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YAMASUKE KurashigeTools","offers":[{"title":"70mm","offer_id":41268414513216,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/0534\/3040\/files\/DSC_4090_4576f526-2a5f-4d0e-b8eb-e3baff24c98f.jpg?v=1781749757","url":"https:\/\/shop.kurashige-tools.com\/ja-cn\/products\/yamamoto-kensuke-smoothing-plane-blade-70mm-inukubi-steel-banshu-miki","provider":"YAMASUKE  KurashigeTools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}