Block plane is the basic plane used for shaving any small work that may be hard to work with a smoothing plane. Michi series is a perfect beginner block plane for anyone starting woodworking.

Block plane is the basic plane used for shaving any small work that may be hard to work with a smoothing plane.

A smoothing plane is used to smooth the roughness and tears of a wooden surface.

Block plane is the basic plane used for shaving any small work that may be hard to work with a smoothing plane. Hida-no-Yugiri are high quality, hand forged planes by 3rd generation Tsunesaburo.

Scraper plane is a tool designed to remove surface shavings little by little, commonly used for adjusting the sole of planes or finishing corners and edges.

Sori kanna (Curved bottom plane) is used to finish a work that needs a curve, such as a back of a chair.

Kiwa Kanna (rabbet plane) is used to cut rabbets, or any recess or grooves cut into the edge of the wood. The blades are set in the plane block on either left or right side.

Shihou-zori kanna (Spoon bottom plane) is used to round the insides of large wooden bowls or curved surfaces such as chair seats. The blackmith for the Shunran series is 3rd generation Tsunesaburo who is a plane maker in Miki City, Hyogo prefecture. The blade is stamped with the character "Shunran" which translates to spring orchid.

A smoothing plane is used to smooth the roughness and tears of a wooden surface.