Thread: First Japanese style razor

Originally Posted by Gasman

I've seen a few worn down very little. Thanks for the explanation Oz. Can this hollowing out be done with a round backer and sandpaper? Just like a Western? It must be some hard stuff to shape?

Goodnight all.

Sure, no problema & it's easy to shape as it's simple iron, forge welded to the hard steel back. Japanese use a file called a Sen but it's hard to get a neat job like sandpaper unless you have the practice.