Rare Saijo 西條 Real Tamahagane Kamisori, Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor, Silk Thread Handle Wrapping, Handmade Hinoki Box anti rust Forged from pure Tamahagane —

Forged from pure Tamahagane — the same traditional steel used for Samurai swords

The wonderful Cherry Wood Handle was treated with several layers of raw and black  Urushi and finally sprinkled with a layer of bronze powder which gives this stunning golden waves look

Engraved on the lid is an Ukiyo-e woodblock print of Utagawa Kuniyoshi's"Tiger (Tora): Kashiwade no Omi Hatebe"

Slightly hard

The Kamisori comes shave-ready

Rare Saijo 西條 Real Tamahagane Kamisori, Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor, Silk Thread Handle Wrapping, Handmade Hinoki Box anti rust Forged from pure Tamahagane —Rare Saijo Real Tamahagane Kamisori, Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor, Silk Thread Handle Wrapping, Handmade Hinoki Box The razor was made in the Showa period (approximately pre 2nd Worldwar as the Kanjis used are old versions) and has a length of 14. 6 cm, width of 1. 6 cm, length of cutting edge is 4. 4 cm and the weight is 26. 6 g. A medium sized kamisori a bit on the lighter side. Similar to the traditional Katana, this Kamisori was hand