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  1. 12-08-2008, 06:59 AM #2
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    Many Japanese smiths prefer swedish steels (white and blue) because it is closest to Tamahagane.
    If it's made in Japan, it is most likely that that razor is made with swedish steel.

    EDIT: The back of the tang says 'all steel' but the letters are faded.
    That was probably 'Ball Steel' which is a type of steel used for ball bearings, and I think it is swedish steel.
    Iwasaki ball steel razors are swedish steels if I am not mistaken.

    So I'd say swedish steel.
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