Originally Posted by
OLD_SCHOOL
If its got Tosuke on the handle then its a Tosuke razor. Contrary to speculation in the west Tosuke did not mass produce his handles and let others use them. He was simply one of many Japanese swordsmiths who for a nominal fee, would put "your" name or shop name on the blade where his would ordinarily go.
If the name isn't on the handle then its probably just a Japanese straight with a blue handle. ;) If so, it would be good to see some pics coz the 2 most commonly talked about razors are Tosuke and Iwasaki, a new type would be a nice change.
@Russel. Is that straight still in your possession? If you could post a close up pic of the 3 Kanji on the right side that would be cool. I recall one of our members winning one just like that (or its the same razor) just the other week.
I guess there will be a new name to add to the mix anyway. The "Baldridge" razor. Got a nice ring to it eh. :tu