I'm thinking about trying out a new single iron wooden bodied plane from Old Street Tool just for fun and enjoyment. I have plenty of metal bodied planes so I don't need to fill a gap for any specific purpose. I was thinking a smoother would be a good choice because they are friendlier to my budget, but if I work in figured walnut, is this a smart idea? With no chip breaker, wouldn't this design be more prone to tear out?