Nakayama Karasu・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #36Nakayama stone from Mt. Nakayama, Kyoto. Slightly hard, 8000+ grit. Known for producing a true mirror finish and traditionally used for ji duya finishing on Japanese swords. Very smooth and pleasant sharpening feel. This is a Karasu or crown pattern stone, the name comes from the natural black inclusions in the stone that form beautiful, misty or cloud like forms. Simply stunning to look at. Hand sized stone that fits comfortably in one hand and can

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Included Is the original box it came with

7 cm and the weight is 28

the outside design seems to be Egyptian inspired

Rare Orihi Type straight razor (Kamisori)

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

The black silk has an underlying white silk layer

A vintage Showa - period kamisori crafted by Pikka・ ピッカー   Freshly Restored

A vintage Showa - period kamisori crafted by Shika Jirushi・ 鹿印

The blade comes wrapped in white linnen in a Handmade Wooden Box

It comes together with it`s original box and wrapping and one of our Handmade Hinoki Boxes

The razor was made in the Showa or Meiji period