Setting up a Japanese kanna - part 2 - preparing the blade and chip breaker 

Following the introduction to the Japanese kanna plane, this video covers the first step in setting up a new plane: preparing the blade and chip breaker. For the blade, this involves flattening the back, possibly tapping out the blade if needed; honing the bevel; adding an appropriate amount of camber; and adjusting the cutting width to match the chip breaker and dai. The process is similar for the chip breaker, but with an additional bevel, and then adjusting the bent corners so that it sits properly against the blade.