Henkotsu・へんこつ・KamisoriA rare vintage Showa period kamisori by Henkotsu "The Stubborn One." New Old Stock never used, in exceptional condition. The gold lacquered engraving is stamped top to bottom, which is an uncommon variation. Fitted with a traditional Japanese rattan handle wrapping. Presented in a handcrafted paulownia wood box with engraving. Shave ready.

Directly imported from Japan and brought by us to a hair-popping quality and sharpness

that will prevent the razor edge to touch anything during transport

The restoration included a process where the Omote side is hollowed out again with a Suki sen scraping tool

Coming with new engraved Hinoki wood box  in New Old Stock condition

After Bluing we have attached a rattan handle wrapping and several layers of urushi lacquer

What is so special about this Kamisori

Iwasaki Kamisoris simply are the most sought after Kamisoris due to their extremely high quality

There are 2 things: Firstly the steel is real Tamahagane

asymmetrical grind

It helps keep the blade dry

first one we have in our shop

This hard stone is used to polish the razor