Henkotsu・へんこつ・Vintage Japanese Straight Razor Kamisori with Leather Handle Wrapping and Handmade Hinoki Wood BoxHenkotsu vintage Japanese straight razor (Kamisori). Directly imported from Japan and restored by us to a hair popping quality and sharpness. The razor was made in the Showa period.

The most balanced size

This razor was hand forged out of one layer of high carbon steel

Iwasaki Razors are the best Kamisori's you can get for money and they are still in production

The Kanji / Katakana on the Kamisori read as: 特級 - Tokkyu - high grade登録商標 - touroku shohyo - registered trademark花正 - Hanamasa特撰 - tokusen - specially selectedon the right side:純玉鋼玉鋼別打 - jun Tamahagane betsu uchi = specially made genuine Tamahagane実雄作 - Jitsuo-saku - work of art

It was in bad shape but we could restore it to its full original beauty after hours of honing and restoration

On the left you can see a Buddha brass bust

There is one old razor blade contained but I can not recommend using it because of it`s age

good condition

The razor was made in the Showa period (approximately pre 2nd Worldwar as the Kanjis used are old versions) and has a length of 15 cm

It has a length of 14

Everything imported from Japan

NOS - New Old Stock Directly imported from Japan and restored by us to a hair-popping quality and sharpness