Tsukiboshi 月星 Kamisori, Golden Kanji, Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor, Rattan Handle Wrapping and Handmade Hinoki Wooden Box.Tsukiboshi Kamisori, Golden Kanji, Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor, Rattan Handle Wrapping and Handmade Hinoki Wooden Box. Straight razor (Kamisori), directly imported from Japan and restored by us to a hair popping quality and sharpness, absolutely shave ready on arrival. The razor was made in the Showa period (probably early 60s) and has a length of 15,1 cm and width of 1. 9 cm, length of cutting edge is 4. 5 cm and the weight 33. 5 g. A

Engraved on the lid is an Ukiyo-e woodblock print of Kitagawa Utamaro`s "正直者" - "Honest Person"

Each Kamisori comes with a bare handle -  showing the blackened surface from the quenching process — a natural grip and a mark of fire

length of cutting edge is 5

It was made pre 2nd WW

6 cm and the weight is 31

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

kamuro Mitsuba and Yotsuba"

It was the main source for all Samurai Swords

a very traditional approach

井上 ・Inoue

good condition

Perfect place to store and protect your Kamisori