Household Planes

Household planes are specially designed tools crafted for practical, everyday tasks around the home, particularly in the kitchen. From finely shaving ice and cheese to delicately slicing truffles, these specialized planes offer precision, ease, and efficiency, making culinary preparations simpler and more elegant.

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Household Planes - Fast Facts
  • Purpose: Food preparation and household tasks
  • Examples: Ice shavers, cheese planes, truffle planes
  • Common Materials: Stainless steel, wood, bronze
  • Popularity: Widely used in kitchens worldwide for their specialized functionality

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Pat. J. Arter
Household Plane

Emerging as household essentials in kitchens worldwide, household planes such as ice shavers, cheese planes, and truffle slicers provide unmatched precision for specialized culinary needs. Originally influenced by woodworking planes, these kitchen adaptations blend traditional craftsmanship with modern practicality, making tasks faster, cleaner, and safer.

Household planes vary considerably in their designs, featuring adjustable blades and ergonomic handles that ensure comfort and precision. Typically crafted from materials like stainless steel, bronze, or wood, these tools combine beauty and functionality, often becoming cherished kitchen implements handed down through generations.

'A good kitchen plane transforms routine tasks into moments of culinary delight.'

Culinary Tools Review, 2001
Historical Highlights

1800s – Initial adaptation of woodworking tools into culinary use

20th Century – Popularization of specialized kitchen planes in culinary circles

Today – Essential in modern gourmet and home kitchens globally


In contemporary kitchens, household planes continue to be celebrated for their practical ingenuity and effectiveness. Their ability to perform specialized tasks such as shaving ice for desserts, slicing cheese with consistency, or crafting paper-thin truffle slices has made them indispensable. Combining traditional design with modern usability, household planes epitomize how timeless craftsmanship enhances daily life.


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