Hanishu 刃主 ・ White Paper Steel Kamisori ・ Made in KyōtoThe first Kamisori of our own line the result of a long, careful development with a master smith in Kyto, handmade to our specification in a first small batch 10 pieces. Housed in an engraved paulownia box and wrapped in an original Karacho Furoshiki made of pure Japanese silk. ShirogamiWhite Paper Steel forms the cutting layer, forged onto a soft steel body that makes up the hilt and base. The result is an extremely fine, easily refined edge on a

The tang features traditional filing marks reminiscent of those found on katana hilts

Inspired by the form of a matcha bowl

We also added a Rattan handle wrapping and lacquered it with several layers of Urushi

The handle features an engraved tiger in a bamboo forest

Engraved on the lid is an Ukiyo-e woodblock print of Utagawa Kuniyoshi`s - "Nozarashi Gosuke"

the waves do have deliberately a structured feel to them which also gives a better grip

The Kanji / Katakana read as:

This impressive razor was made in the Showa period

the golden lacquer is original

別鋼打・betsu hagane da・forged steel

The box is the perfect place to store and protect your Kamisori and the Sugi wood also has an incredible scent

Feather still produces Razors today but this tiny Travel razor is simply a gem