Tosuke Inoue ・ 井上藤助 ・Japanese Straight Razor・ Kamisori・Restored Unused Vintage ・ Original Box ・ Urushi Handle

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 handle has it`s original bluing, to protect it from rusting. Bluing is similar to the protective coat which the razor had after being quenched in the time it has been made. Bluing forms a thin layer of magnetite (Fe3O4) on top of the iron.
We have added a traditional handle wrapping a thin piece of bamboo wrapped with rattan. on top we added 3 layers of urushi laquer.

The blade comes wrapped in red linnen in its original box.


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.

Steel・鋼: Unknown High Carbon Steel 不明
Jigane・地金: soft iron・極軟鉄
Handle Wrapping: Bamboo, Rattan 0.9mm, Urushi lacquer 3 layers
Original Box: wood/ artificial leather.

Length: 14.4 cm
Head width: 1.9 cm
Length of cutting edge: 4.6 cm
Weight: 30.2 g

a medium sized Kamisori