Iwasaki Tamahagene Kamisori 50mm

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The legendary blacksmith Mr. Shigeyoshi Iwasak was born in 1933 and was trained by among others his father Dr. Iwasaki Kousuke that designed Iwasaki Kamisori also a metallurgist famous for classifying Japanese steels i.e. "yellow paper", "white paper", "blue paper" etc. 
He also took part in an investigation of ancient swords and knives kept at Syousou-In, a treasure house built in the 8th century. 
When he was not in his forge, he teached technical skills and metallurgy theory to young blacksmiths from Sanjo as Shigefusa and Yoshikane 
Now when he is almost retired he and his studnt Mr. Ryoichi Mizuochi making these amazing razors !

This Old Stock Tamahagene Kamisori however is made by Mr. Shigeyoshi Iwasak

Comes in wooden BOX 
Steel: Tamahagene
Hardness: ca. 64 HRC
Length total: 160 mm
Length blade: 50 mm
Size: approx equivalent to a 6/8 - 7/8 western blade
Weight: 40 grams approx.
Grind: Japanese - This razor is for both left- and right-hand use.
Honed and polished on natural stones !! 

These razors a total handmade and can vary in size and wight !