Iwasaki・岩﨑・Tamahagane Kamisori

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.
Whats so special about this Kamisori is, that the hard steel layer is made from Tamahagane steel. Tamahagane is a steel made from Iron sand in a several day spanning process. It was used as steel and is still used for producing Japanese Swords - Katanas.

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 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.

Engraved on the lid is an Ukiyo-e woodblock print of Utagawa Kuniyoshi's  "Koga Saburo Suspendeding Basket Watching Dragon"This work represents Heian-period 794-1185 warrior Koga Saburo, he is compared to the fourth zodiacal sign hinoto and the element of fire. Koga Saburo is a famous figure in Japanese folklore. 

Steel・鋼: Tamahagane 玉鋼
Jigane・地金: soft iron・極軟鉄
Handle Wrapping: none.
Box: Paulownia Wood - Japan
Kamisori Wrapping: Japanese silk fabric

Length: 148 mm
Head width: 20 mm (6/8")
Length of cutting edge: 48 mm
Weight: 30,8 g

a medium sized Kamisori