Thread: Japanese Razor Question.

Yep, this is an after-market modification, but a very common one among Japanese barbers. They probably were used to shorter edges of traditional Japanese kamisoris, and did this modification on Western straights to acomodate their habits.

Have seen quite a few like that over the years.
Can't help but wonder how many got trashed while being modified.

The Japanese did produce razors with a similar grind to yours, but yours is definitely modified, the Japanese would have never except that level of poor workmanship, here's a few of mine with that type of grind, the difference in the finish is very noticeable.

Ooooo... Japanese razor porn! Nice!