Fangyan Plane Blade

Fangyan Plane Blade

　　　　Product Name: Fangyan Plane Blade

　　　　Product Origin: Yongkang, Zhejiang

　　　　Product Features: Known for uniformly embedded steel, fine grinding, exceptional sharpness, exquisite design, durability

　　　　Product Category: Handicraft

　　　　Product History: Produced in Fangyan, Yongkang. Legend has it that during the Dazhong era of the Tang Dynasty (847–859 AD), it was created by a father-and-son blacksmith duo surnamed Cheng. In 1965, with 20 highly skilled blacksmiths as the core team, the Yongkang Fangyan Cutlery Factory — the only plane blade manufacturer in Zhejiang at the time — was established. Building upon traditional craftsmanship, the factory successfully tested new techniques such as chemical steel embedding, continuous blank forming, and stamping molding. They also developed 29 specialized blade-making machines, including their own rolling mills, and implemented assembly-line production across 32 processes, increasing both the yield and quality of the blades. The "Horse Head Brand" plane blades were rated as ministry-level top-quality products, while the "White Rabbit Brand" blades entered the international market.

　　　　Product Introduction: The Fangyan Plane Blade is produced in Fangyan, Yongkang, Jinhua. Building on traditional craftsmanship, the factory successfully introduced new techniques such as chemical steel embedding, continuous blank forming, and stamping molding, and developed 29 specialized blade-making machines, including their own rolling mills. Assembly-line processes were applied to 32 production steps, boosting both output and quality. The "Horse Head Brand" plane blades were honored as ministry-level top-quality products, and the "White Rabbit Brand" blades entered the international market.