JAPANESE ANTIQUE 100+ YEAR OLD SIGNED KAMISORI STRAIGHT RAZOR SAMURAI STEEL

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This Meiji vintage Japanese kamisori one piece straight razor blade was the type used for shaving over 100 years ago in Japan. The makers of samurai swords turned to the making of these blades during the Meiji Era (1868 - 1912) when sword making became illegal. It was made by the master Japanese blademaker, T---- (see signature photo 2) in the tradition of the samurai sword with laminated forged high carbon steel that holds an edge like no other in the world. Look at the various pictures and you can see the hagane (high carbon steel) cutting edge that has been laminated to the body through multiple layers of folding. In addition to the name of the Japanese master blademaker is written in Japanese the words, "Specially Crafted by T----" This kamisori shows only moderate signs of use and a few minor specks of oxidation (see enlarged pictures) and remains in excellent condition . It has been in storage for over a century (since the late Meiji Era) and recently found in a traditional Japanese family warehouse. It is still razor sharp and has its original woven bamboo handle wrap (see pictures 7, 8 and others). Comeperable blades are still made in Japan today by master blade makers for prices from $350 to $600 but I prefer this kamisori for its 100 year history and character. Truly a piece of traditional Japanese history and fine read more

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