Tag: woodworking
Japanese Hand Plane (Kanna) vs Western: What's Different
A kanna is pulled toward you and has no handle; a Western plane is pushed and cast in iron. The real differences, plus two verified Made-in-Japan picks.
Japanese Chisels vs Western: What's Actually Different
Japanese chisels laminate hard steel to a softer iron backing with a hooped handle; Western chisels are one steel, socketed or tanged. What changes, plus picks.
Japanese Saw vs Western Saw: What's Actually Different
A Japanese pull saw cuts on the draw stroke with a thinner blade; a Western saw cuts on the push. The real differences, plus two verified Made-in-Japan picks.