Yamamasa・山正・Vintage Japanese Straight Razor Kamisori with Urushi Laquer Handle Wrapping and Handmade Hinoki Wood BoxYamamasaVintage 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 and has a length of 14 cm, width of 1. 8 cm, length of cutting edge is 4. 7 cm and the weight is 23. 5 g A light and versatile Kamisori 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

A medium sized kamisori a bit on the lighter side

High carbon steels

first time sharpened

From the series: "A Parent's Moralising Spectacles" - "教訓親の目鏡"

Rattan Handle Wrapping and Handmade Hinoki Wooden Box

A wood that is used for centuries in Japan to built temples and shrines

like the cutting layer of this Kamisori

length of cutting edge is 5 cm and the weight is 28

実雄作・Jitsuo-saku・work of art

Made by master smith Mizuochi San and his Apprentice Inagaki from Niigata Prefecture

After Bluing we have attached a brand new rattan handle

below can be found one sign the logo of the maker