Sounds like I need to start looking for raffles? Those are sweet razors at absurd prices. I was shown a parker, nos, not sure what model but very similar razor and box as that one, for well over $300 usd.Quote:
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Sounds like I need to start looking for raffles? Those are sweet razors at absurd prices. I was shown a parker, nos, not sure what model but very similar razor and box as that one, for well over $300 usd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Substance
Yes it had a 350+USD price tag alsoQuote:
Originally Posted by prodigy
The drawback of the raffle group... some folks can sell their stuff at much higher price than what it is worth. Victor has been gouging the community with hugely over inflated prices for a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by Substance
Here's my Kikuokan 77, acquired recently from Obie
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Stefan is right people are missing the point because they only have to pay $10 a shot they forget the total combined cost is way overly inflated, I also don't really trust some of the people who run these groups.Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
Definite +1 there mate, some seller prices are well over the top & would be very hard pressed to justify to buy outrightQuote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
NOS Kami's going for 50% higher than an outright buy price
Does anyone know the difference between a Hoshitombo 8000 vs the 8500?
I am not positive, but was thinking the 8000 is quarter hollow and the 8500 half hollow. But I have been wrong before!
You may be right.
8500
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Monkey tail for the 8000 vs regular for the 8500, both are 1/4" hollow .Quote:
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Here pics of both
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Thanks Stefan. I think I like the 8000 better. That long swooping tail with the curved scales is gorgeous. Is it Jaime that had a custom one made? I remember seeing someone with a custom one, but can't find it now.
Are they tortoise shell scales stock?
Jaime, has Ali Blades version of the 8000.Quote:
Originally Posted by prodigy
The stock scales are faux tortoise shell acrylic for the Hoshitombo
An Hayashi Diamond #74, impeccably rescaled by Max in faux Camel Pearl. A great shaver, as are all Diamonds!
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A Kikuboshi version. If I have posted it here before, sorry!
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Sweet looking blade. The scales are also beautiful.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Thanks. It shaves great, yet is quite scale-heavy. This is 'outer' pearl. You can feel it.
Only way to lighten it is with some off the inside and thinner liners. Won't happen! :D
What the heck? It looks nice. Tight pivot! Kick the scales back a bit and have at it!
So those are not like the sandwiched paua shell available from Masecraft for example?Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Oh, no. This is natural pearl. Done a fair ways back by a bloke I don't think I know. Well-done.Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
Too heavy. Nice!
I am only guilty of marrying it to a Japanese blade! ;)
You are right I have the 8000 came to me NOS and I liked it so much I made a exact drawing plus all the measurements and small details, I then sent them to Cedric of Ali's blades he then made me a clone only difference he used 500 layer hand forged San Mai Damascus a faux Tortoiseshell scales, I also have another NOS Hoshitombo a first edition 6500, and as Stefan said they are quarter hollow 13/16.Quote:
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Here's a nice video of Shigeyoshi Iwasaki and Ryoichi Mizuochi working in the background.
https://youtu.be/QPMtjba9_XQ
That's a great video.Quote:
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Here's my NOS Iwasaki.
Made by the legendary blacksmith Mr. Shigeyoshi Iwasaki was born in 1933
and was trained by among others his father Dr. Iwasaki Kousuke that
designed Iwasaki Kamisori also a metallurgist famous for classifying
Japanese steels i.e. "yellow paper", "white paper", "blue paper" etc.
He also took part in an investigation of ancient swords and knives kept
at Syousou-In, a treasure house built in the 8th century.
When he was not in his forge, he teached technical skills and
metallurgy theory to young blacksmiths from Sanjo as Shigefusa and
Yoshikane.
This one is Old and made By Iwasaki himself ! Western Iwasaki
These razors is very Rare and very hard to find.
Many Japanese collectors are also on search for them so for us outside
Japan it is even harder to get !
Collector Item
Steel: Swedish Carbon Steel
Hardness: ca. 64 HRC
Length: 71 mm
Length height: 23 mm
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You have an amazing collection Jamie, and great knowledge to go with it..
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Two new arrivals, Nishikaku and Pechika 'Million', 13/16, full hollow and NOS.
This just landed ☺http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...d0fb7ab9ff.jpg
Congratulations caus, Iwasaki kamisoris are wonderful shavers.
Thank you. I can wait to use it.Quote:
Originally Posted by markbignosekelly
I have a Pechika and it is sensational. You will like that blade a lot. Enjoy my friend.Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelS
Hey guys. I'm new here and new to collecting/using straights. Came across this blade a couple of months back. I believe it is a Japanese blade, but other than that, I really don't know much anything about it. Can anyone help me out......Attachment 248019
I have not seen one, but it seems likely to be German, by Schutz due to the 'Schutzmarke'?
Ok, I will start checking into the German front then. I just thought that Nespa was a Japanese brand. It is stamped Nespa 248 on the front side, and Chemical Steel on the back of the tang.
Might be.... Chemical Steel does seem to be a Japanese thing.
They copied things, features, the Japanese!
Ha, well either way, I think its a beautiful piece with a very hefty blade which is why I snagged it up in the first place. So I'm happy with it wherever/whenever it came from. This is part of the fun too, trying to decipher the history of these blades ya know...
I have looked at some German and Japanese lists and it does not show on either.
Paul Schultze razors from Germany were great quality. Perhaps a Japanese play to garner recognition?
Nespa also make kamisori
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The writing on the paper work is German. So who knows ...?
Look at certain pumas and kikuboshis they could be from the same manufacturer
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Separated at birth?
I have wondered about that too. I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery as the saying goes. That or just an attempt to piggyback onto the quality reputation of another maker. Guilt by association. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by markbignosekelly
Bob
There's a few german/japanese razors that look very similar, then add Nespa making kamisoris and it all gets.. :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
Well, I cannot see the Japanese making razors for the German market.
Perhaps they wanted their own people to think they were buying a German razor??
I remember back in the 60's when Japan copied everything under the sun, sort of how China seems to do these days.
Id like to put it to stone and see how she shaves, but it looks to have the original edge. Hate to kill a unicorn here. Whatever the quality of the steel, at least it seems to be a rare one huh?
