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01-19-2014, 07:02 PM
rarreola

That´s a beatiful smile!
01-19-2014, 07:14 PM
JoeLowett

That's a pretty neat razor. I too am a sucker for a slight smile. Rofl
02-15-2014, 05:59 PM
Traskrom

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NOS kawashima razor, shave ready out of the box, 30-50 years old, amazing shaver. HHT - no stropping, no honing prior the test. Pretty impressive.

http://youtu.be/qPeedFlXFL4
02-15-2014, 07:58 PM
celticcrusader

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Originally Posted by Traskrom

NOS kawashima razor, shave ready out of the box, 30-50 years old, amazing shaver. HHT - no stropping, no honing prior the test. Pretty impressive.

http://youtu.be/qPeedFlXFL4

Nice razor, such a heavy grind for a Japanese razor most unusual as the Japanese do like their full hollows, so do I :-).
02-15-2014, 08:19 PM
mainaman

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Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Nice razor, such a heavy grind for a Japanese razor most unusual as the Japanese do like their full hollows, so do I :-).

I have seen quite a few near wedges, not unusual at all.
02-15-2014, 08:38 PM
RoyalCake

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I have an H. Diamond heavy grind that I just love

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02-15-2014, 08:58 PM
celticcrusader

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Originally Posted by mainaman

I have seen quite a few near wedges, not unusual at all.

I know what you mean Stefan regarding heavier grinds but as a general rule even looking back through these posts full hollows tend to be the rule of thumb for good Japanese razors as they will always out number those by quite considerable numbers.
02-25-2014, 07:29 AM
rpaduano

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My entry into the kamisori world. I just received it and I'm delighted to be able to start using it. This is a Mizuochi-san Iwasaki Kamisori with a 50mm blade, a width equivalent to a 6/8, and a wisteria covered handle. The hagane (inner) is Swedish SK-2 Steel (ultra-high carbon steel, with a carbon content of 1.15% - 1.25%), while the jigane (outer) is soft iron. This one was made in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan...Good news is that I also have a Takahashi Kanetake kamisori on the way...

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02-25-2014, 07:44 AM
EisenFaust

Lovely photos, thanks for showing us.
02-27-2014, 08:32 AM
rpaduano

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As promised...Takahashi Kanetake kamisori. Another 50mm blade ("icchou-gake" size), with inner "hagane" made of shirogami "white" 1 steel (1.25% - 1.35% carbon content, placing it in the ultra-high carbon steel category), and an outer "jigane" of iron. This razor was made by Mr. Norikazu Takahashi in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

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03-05-2014, 09:32 PM
rocarule

This is my most recent purchase and I would like to get some info on it like: How it shaves, steel, and history
03-05-2014, 09:45 PM
RoyalCake

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Originally Posted by rocarule

This is my most recent purchase and I would like to get some info on it like: How it shaves, steel, and history

Did you post a pic? Not coming through for me...
03-05-2014, 09:56 PM
rocarule

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Ok I was having trouble downloading the picture do I just took a snap shot of it. The razor is a feather 310Attachment 158716 Attachment 158717
03-12-2014, 06:51 AM
rpaduano

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New addition

Itsushi Machida kamisori. Right-handed 50mm, multi-layer damascus (nickel "jigane", and bohler k990 "hagane"). 1.05% carbon content (ultra-high carbon steel). Forged and worked by Mr. Machida in Nagoya, Japan.

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03-12-2014, 10:13 AM
Mmmike

that's a beauty
03-12-2014, 12:58 PM
Slamthunderide

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Here are mine does anyone have any info on the western style razor and the non folding frameback?Attachment 159430 Attachment 159431 Attachment 159432 Attachment 159433
03-23-2014, 01:17 AM
entropy1049

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Originally Posted by rocarule

This is my most recent purchase and I would like to get some info on it like: How it shaves, steel, and history

I don't have a 310, but do have a 2601. An outstanding, smooth shaver. Everything you'd expect from Japanese worked Swedish steel.
03-23-2014, 01:18 AM
Heespharm

Japanese Straights

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Originally Posted by rocarule

Ok I was having trouble downloading the picture do I just took a snap shot of it. The razor is a feather 310Attachment 158716 Attachment 158717

Woah that's a rough 310... I just got one and cleaned it up recently... Great shaver
03-23-2014, 01:23 AM
Heespharm

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Originally Posted by Lemur

Got a new one coming, don't know anything about it.
If anybody can read the kanji I would be very happy...

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It's a biken 8000
03-23-2014, 01:48 AM
rocarule

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Originally Posted by Heespharm

Woah that's a rough 310... I just got one and cleaned it up recently... Great shaver

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03-23-2014, 01:49 AM
Heespharm

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Originally Posted by rocarule

Nah it cleaned out rather wellAttachment 160617

Hey I just bought that from you hahaha... Yeah I polished it shiney after I got it... Still had some rust on it..
03-23-2014, 02:07 AM
rocarule

How do you like it? To me it was shave ready, how close to shave ready was it for you?
03-23-2014, 02:10 AM
Heespharm

Well I always dull my razors before I polish them... Just rehoned it on my nakayama asagi... It takes a killer edge... One of the sharper raZors in my collection... I felt like I robbed u because it sold for so little... :-( but thanks for the sale!
03-23-2014, 02:12 AM
rocarule

I needed the money for a kanayama strop do no worries and I paid less so I still made a profit of near 100%.
05-05-2014, 09:07 PM
rocarule

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My nos Toyo 663 what do you guys think?Attachment 165067 Attachment 165068 Attachment 165069
05-06-2014, 12:58 AM
lindyhop66

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Here's my latest western style Japanese razor that I'll pick it up at the post office tomorrow morning. Tamako YSK tamahagane masa steel. It's not very pretty but is made with some very special steel and hand forged.

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05-18-2014, 02:50 PM
Yamabushi

So many great razors in this thread! There's just something about the Japanese folders that really does it for me! Please, keep them coming!
05-18-2014, 03:09 PM
RoyalCake

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Here's my Gold King that I've had a few months and have used quite a bit. I sent it out to be cleaned up a little when I had another restore being done. Here she is, all shiny :) Work and pics courtesy of mycarver. Will be on it's way back next week.

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05-18-2014, 04:08 PM
Yamabushi

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Originally Posted by RoyalCake

Here's my Gold King that I've had a few months and have used quite a bit. I sent it out to be cleaned up a little when I had another restore being done. Here she is, all shiny :) Work and pics courtesy of mycarver. Will be on it's way back next week.

Sexy! Nice geometry and stylish scales!
05-18-2014, 04:19 PM
AntiqueHoosier

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Tamahagane Straight I recently acquired. I am hoping it doesn't kick off a new round of SRAD!
05-19-2014, 12:37 PM
Damo

always seem to miss all the good Japanese straights in the classifieds, however I managed to pick one up and it is on its way.... very very excited
05-19-2014, 03:05 PM
RoyalCake

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Originally Posted by Damo

always seem to miss all the good Japanese straights in the classifieds, however I managed to pick one up and it is on its way.... very very excited

What did you end up getting? Or do we have to just wait and see it here? :)
05-19-2014, 03:11 PM
Phrank

I managed to grab this last week, should arrive this week.

NOS Japanese Scheon Burg, "TOYO" 666, 6/8 +, frame back.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...frame-back.jpg
05-19-2014, 06:10 PM
Damo

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Originally Posted by RoyalCake

What did you end up getting? Or do we have to just wait and see it here? :)

Ah, I think the suspense might be more fun! It's coming from the states though, so might be a wee while.
05-19-2014, 08:48 PM
Substance

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Originally Posted by Phrank

I managed to grab this last week, should arrive this week.

NOS Japanese Scheon Burg, "TOYO" 666, 6/8 +, frame back.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...frame-back.jpg

there is another 7/8 one of these on the bay at the moment
05-19-2014, 09:59 PM
Phrank

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Originally Posted by Substance

there is another 7/8 one of these on the bay at the moment

Are you kidding? I'm already in enough trouble from the W&B's for buying this one!!! :D

I'm accused of abandoning a potential future brother! :p
05-23-2014, 01:50 PM
celticcrusader

NOS Three Kings half hollow 13/16 for Barbers use, picked this up from an old Japanese Barber supplies from Tokyo the razor was without doubt the sharpest razor out of the box I've ever known.

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05-23-2014, 02:02 PM
Phrank

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Originally Posted by celticcrusader

NOS Three Kings half hollow 13/16 for Barbers use, picked this up from an old Japanese Barber supplies from Tokyo the razor was without doubt the sharpest razor out of the box I've ever known.

Now that is an absolutely gorgeous blade. Stunning...will wait to see another one of your great pics in the SOTD with this one.

Very nice.
05-23-2014, 02:13 PM
Yamabushi

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Originally Posted by celticcrusader

NOS Three Kings half hollow 13/16 for Barbers use, picked this up from an old Japanese Barber supplies from Tokyo the razor was without doubt the sharpest razor out of the box I've ever known.

WOW! Very nice!
05-23-2014, 06:59 PM
rocarule

And Celtic does it again. He awakes my envy and luset for razors that I will never be able to get.

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