New Iwasaki・ 岩崎・ Handmade Japanese Straight Razor - Kamisori - traditional grindSince 1947, the Iwasaki Kamisori has been forged in Sanj, Niigata a town known for its mastery of steel. Under the name Sanjo Seisakusho, four generations of blacksmiths have shaped these blades. Today, the work lies in the hands of Master Mizuochi, third generation master, and his young apprentice, Mr. Inagaki who together carry forward this tradition of patient precision. We usually carry three forms of this razor, depending on stock: NichgakeBig

causing uneven abrasion

Engraved on the lid is an Ukiyo-e woodblock print of Kitagawa Utamaro's "Komurasaki of the Tamaya House After a Bath" Dated around 1795

登録商標 ・ touroku shohyo ・ registered trademark

A humongous razor with a huge length

Protection for the cutting edge of your Kamisori

With fully engraved box

however the markings were a bit rough

Yahatamaru・八幡丸・Vintage NOS (New Old Stock) Japanese straight razor (Kamisori)

The Logo is a mixture of 山 (yama)and 正 (masa)

approximately in the 1930s/40s

Bluing forms a thin layer of

Inagaki — who together carry forward this tradition of patient precision