I haven't heard anything about the new smoother from Kunz. It is offered at Traditional Woodworker, here is a link. http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/product_info.php/cPath/2_299_480/products_id/4945
This is the Kunz 534-1 plus. Generally Kunz planes aren't that highly regarded. I can't personnally judge them as I do not own any Kunz products but this appears to be an offering above their regular line. Better casting, better machining, better adjuster, thicker blade. Can this be in response to the new Stanley line? The tote doesn't look comfortable, but if you owned one of these there is ample wood so you could shape it to your preference.