Thread: Strange block plane identification

The finish on the timber parts Reminds of a Kunz plane but I have never seen a model that looks like this. A quick search under that name never revealed anything either.Also the body is usually green. Does the Tote and Knob look like they have been a User addition? Bit hard to tell from the images.

I can't tell if it may have been converted by a past owner or not. The front knob looks like a bench plane knob and the rear handle has a sort of German look to it. Like on those horned wood planes. With a bit of spit and polish it should be a good user.
Regards
John

Originally Posted by Gaza58

Does the Tote and Knob look like they have been a User addition? Bit hard to tell from the images.

They may have been replaced, but I think they must have been fairly similar in form to the original design. The cast body clearly has mounting points for a wooden handle with a long base, and the screw-from-the-bottom knob design looks to be original.

The plane feels comfortable in the hand, I think the shape of the handle is quite effective.

One possible flaw is that the back end of the iron is actually contacting the top of the handle -- seems like a bad idea, could be indicative that somebody switched in a custom handle and didn't allow enough clearance.

Thanks for the replies!