As an edge planer, its protruding HSS blade plane right up to the edge in a box construction. A normal plane would not be able to perform this function of neat smooth edges. Its HSS blade sharpness maintenance requires whetstone mesh 1000 or finer. Also use as a clean up tool to remove excess glue residue from joint corners. Wood body is either ebony or rose wood as a stable wood.
Manufactured in Hong Kong under Mujiangfang brand noted for good wood working handtools.