here is my fortay into japanese straights so far. i have one more on the way that will need some love, but that's cool with me.
from left to right and then on the anvil
1. blue handle. not a tosuke, just a tosuke handle. do not know maker name.
2. rattan wrapped. not shave ready. need to take to hone. do not know maker.
3. custom RBI from an old file. great shaver and very small.
4. DIY custom to cover up a beat up tang. Wester Damascus. See thread http://straightrazorpalace.com/galle...ese-style.html
5. Custom Russell Badridge western style straight.
all with the exception of the rattan wrapped straight are shave ready. and all are terrific shavers. the non-tosuke and the baldridge are 2 of my top 3.(depews perfect rounds that out.)
enjoy.
vgod
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