To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Canadian woodworking firm Lee Valley has produced a limited-edition version of its pocket plane in corrosion-resistant stainless steel and with a nickel-plated lever cap.
The plane measures approximately 115mm by 30mm and weighs 285g; its blade measures 22mm across and is set at a cutting angle of 35 degrees.
Lee Valley stainless steel pocket plane $109
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