Hakkin・ 白金 ・NOS Vintage Japanese Straight Razor ・ Kamisori with Paulownia Box and original Box

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 the supporting layer of Iron.
The steel layer is brittle and hard, while the Iron gives the right flexibility.
Both layers are not stainless, so always keep your razor dry after your shave and protect it with a thin layer of oil.

Why is this blade not stainless?
Stainless blades are made of an alloy that will prevent it from staining, but also will make it less hard.
High carbon steels, like the cutting layer of this Kamisori, have a much higher hardness and will keep their smooth shaving quality for much longer before having to sharpen them again.

The blade is New Old Stock, it still has its original box and the paper wrapping it can with. That also includes instructions how to sharpen it. (7:3 ratio here) We have attached a new traditional Rattan Handle wrapping and lacquered it with Japanese Urushi lacquer.

The blade comes wrapped in an up-cycled vintage piece of a Japanese silk Kimono.
The box is handcrafted out of Paulownia wood in Japan.
It is almost airtight and a great place to store your Kamisori safely.

The Kamisori is fully disinfected, honed and shave ready.

Also note, in Japan Kamisori are not only used to remove mens beards, they are also commonly used to remove fine facial hair also of women.

unnamed Print from The series Ten Types of Women’s Physiognomy

Steel・鋼: Unknown High Carbon Steel
Jigane・地金: soft iron・極軟鉄
Handle Wrapping: Japanese Rattan, Urushi lacquer
Box: Paulownia Wood - Japan

Length: 145 mm
Head width: 19mm (6/8")
Length of cutting edge: 38 mm
Weight: 26 g

A medium Kamisori