Iwasaki Tamahagene Kamisori 50 mm Old Stock

$2.386,88 (Inc. VAT)

$1.909,50 (Ex. VAT)

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Iwasaki Tamahagene was made by Mr. Shigeyoshi Iwasaki only as Mr. Ryoichi Mizuochi do not make them anymore and only can grind them from some old stock blanks

However this one is quite old so it is probebly made by only Shigeyoshi Iwasaki

The legendary blacksmith Mr. Shigeyoshi Iwasak was born in 1933 and was trained by among others his father Dr. Iwasaki Kousuke that designed Iwasaki Kamisori also a metallurgist famous for classifying Japanese steels i.e. "yellow paper", "white paper", "blue paper" etc.
He also took part in an investigation of ancient swords and knives kept at Syousou-In, a treasure house built in the 8th century.
When he was not in his forge, he teached technical skills and metallurgy theory to young blacksmiths from Sanjo as Shigefusa and Yoshikane
Now when he is almost retired he and his studnt Mr. Ryoichi Mizuochi making these amazing razors !

Comes in signed wooden BOX

Steel: Tamahagene

Hardness: ca. 64 HRC
Length total: 155 mm
Length blade: 50 mm

Grind: Japanese - This razor is for both left- and right-hand use.
Honed and polished on natural stones !!

These razors a total handmade and can vary in size and wight !