Ikkansai・一貫斎鍛刀・Kamisori ・Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor・ Original Rattan Handle Wrapping ・Original Box and Wrapping

This Kamisori was hand forged out of 2 layers, the cutting part is made of high carbon steel and the supporting layer of soft steel (Jigane)

The steel layer is brittle and hard, while the Jigane 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 comes in its original wrapping which has some minor tears and was repaired with some tape. but is all in all complete.

This 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.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding this wonderful Kamisori. We are happy to assist you.

We highly recommend to put a thin layer of protective oil after each use on your razor, after you wiped it dry. please have a look on our "Kamisori Care Oil" in our shop.

All our vintage Kamisori's will be shipped with a Kamisori Guard for free to avoid that the cutting edge will touch anything during the transport.

Steel・鋼: Unknown
Jigane・地金: soft iron・極軟鉄
Handle Wrapping: Rattan original
Box: Paper

Length: 11.6 cm
Head width: 1.2 cm
Length of cutting edge: 3 cm
Weight: 8.1 g

An extremely small Kamisori - just for detailing work. not for standard shaves.