Henkotsu Kamisori, へんこつ, Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor and handmade wooden boxHenkotsu () vintage straight razor (Kamisori). Directly imported from Japan and sharpened by us to a hair popping quality. The razor was made in the Showa period. Similar to the traditional Samurai sword, this Kamisori was hand forged out of 2 layers, the cutting part is made of high carbon steel and the supporting layer of Iron. The steel layer is brittle and hard, while the Iron gives the right flexibility. Both layers are not stainless, so always

9 cm and the weight is 27

all components still existing

Handmade Keyring made from unique imported Japanese Hinoki wood

Please also not that this box is a special size

Engraved on the lid is an Ukiyo-e woodblock print of Kuniyoshi`s "The grand wrestling match between Kawazo Saburo Sukeyasu ( right ) and Matano Goro Kagehisa"

Engraved on the lid is an Ukiyo-e woodblock print of Kitagawa Utamaro's "Woman Holding a Pipe"

The box is handcrafted out of Japanese Hinoki wood

The blade handle still has its original blueing from the blacksmith

length of cutting edge is 5 cm and the weight is 27

using a traditional wrapping technique for Japanese razors

shallow areas develop

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