Thread: Iwasaki???

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

I cant see it that well but if its 登録 it means registered which is on some Iwasakis

You are correct Mark...thanks again.

Just arrived, very nice razor, another insane deal on an Iwasaki from our fancy Japanese seller....

Going to be fun to get this shaving, feels wonderful in the hand.

Very nice Phrank, those kamis in scales were made by Kosuke Iwasaki, Shigeyoshis father.

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

Very nice Phrank, those kamis in scales were made by Kosuke Iwasaki, Shigeyoshis father.

Just spending the afternoon with Glen(gssixgun) honing this Kami up right now....7 laps on one side, one stroke on the other side.

Glen is very patient, taking me through all the steps, he's right, they get sharp very quickly (using a Naniwa 8k), he's finishing on some J-Nat, I'm going to finish on the Nani 12k...although, our afternoon seems kind of one-sided and all, being that it turns out, Glen video's aren't interactive.....sigh.

What a resource though....either way, great afternoon learning Kamisori honing with Glen....and these Iwasaki's once again, seems they just want to hone themselves....

Ya it's a lot better when your sitting across the able from him. I know it put things n better perspective for me. Great find Andrew. Tc. Now see, that's the kind f class I expec out f you! Not that GD. Tc

Need your knowledge ...
Do you have information about this blade:



Normally the term 'Trade㊂Mark' and 'Iwasaki' often goes with a number before and sometimes master 'Kamijo' on the tang in carbon steel. Nothing on the other side. What are the differences with the '3M' and Tokiwa blade?

Check this out from Fikira, its a great read.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/history...8/iwasaki/amp/

I believe the M relates to medium hardness.

Takeshi from aframes under his razor section describes how he met with Iwasaki. Asked about the different numbers/letters but was told it was long time ago and he couldn't remember.
Like Mark said, Fikira's site is like an encyclopedia and my go to place to read on Japanese razors.

To add pain to injury once you take some of the iwasaki's apart they also have a number or letter on there tang that is sometimes hidden by the scales.
The one I am restoring now:


This one was restored by Stefan/Mainaman: