Massive Henkotsu Kamisori, へんこつ, Hinoshita Kaizan Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor, Rattan-Silk Handle Wrapping and Handmade Hinoki Box original Simply mark the stone with

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The wonderful Cherry Wood Handle was treated with several layers of raw  black and red  Urushi

A vintage early Showa - period kamisori - Japanese Straight Razor - crafted by Kikuei・菊營 with the original box stating its purchase date

Authentic Mikawa Koma nagura

Iwasaki Kamisoris simply are the most sought after Kamisoris due to their extremely high quality

Massive Henkotsu Kamisori, へんこつ, Hinoshita Kaizan Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor, Rattan-Silk Handle Wrapping and Handmade Hinoki Box original Simply mark the stone withMassive Japanese straight Razor from Henkotsu. This Henkotsu is named Hinoshita Kaizan an old honorific title of the Yokozuna the highest ranking Sumo wrestler in Japan. This impressive razor was made in the Showa period.