My japanese Razor

For a week I bougt a japanese Razor. I show you the photographs of my razor.

The box
http://www.ladshoch.de/shareportal/a...B525DCC1099354

first impression
http://www.ladshoch.de/shareportal/a...1F3B93D0A259B5

the feeling of the razor in my hand
http://www.ladshoch.de/shareportal/a...3AD7A83D0B692E

after cleanig of rust. There was a lot of rust at the grip, so I removed the rope.
http://www.ladshoch.de/shareportal/a...DE546CA62A1AF6

Here you can see the Manufacturer.
http://www.ladshoch.de/shareportal/a...CDA02EF3FC5E7E

I hope there is someone who can read the japanese language, because I would like to know who is the manufacturer.

At least I have a question. How can I repair the grip?

With kind regards, Paysbas

As far as the grip goes you can use just about anything. You might consider some parachute cord and wrap it with that and then coat it with something which will harden it and then protect and preserve it.

You can try some type of fishing rod wrap. It's amazing what can be done with thread and epoxy.

This is only an example to show what I mean

http://www.kelleysrodwrapping.com/im...-140-guide.jpg

@ thebigspendur

thank you very much for the Idees.

@ Navaja

your fishing rod looks very good, I think I will wrap my Razor with some cord from wich I like the color.


I will show the results for my work with the japanese Razor.


With best regards, Paysbas

Hey Paysbas... nice razor

The script used is an older style cursive script closer in style to the original chinese characters.

The first and second last character is really difficult to read because of the deformation

But it looks like this razor was forged by the traditional method by "Kiku Hiro"

That's all I can tell you about it mate.

Greg Frazer

Hi Greg Frazer,

thank you very much for translating from japanese. When I understood it right, it will be alreade an old razor?

With best regards, Paysbas

Hey Paysbas

It doesnt mention a date but it is quite old...

If the rattan binding was original when you got it then it would mean the razor was probably forged somewhere between 1930 - 1950 (that's a bit of an educated guess)

Greg Frazer

Hello Greg Frazer,

then it is a very nice razor. I started sharpening but the Steel is like Sheffield steel. I need a lot of time to sharpen, but is's going forward.

I will show the result of usable razor

with kind regards,

Paysbas

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Originally Posted by Paysbas

Hello Greg Frazer,

then it is a very nice razor. I started sharpening but the Steel is like Sheffield steel. I need a lot of time to sharpen, but is's going forward.

I will show the result of usable razor

with kind regards,

Paysbas

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Check out my post in the advanced honing section. I sharpened up one of these where I had to do a bevel makeover. You might find it helpful. Its titled something like the nippon miracle honer or similar.

While we're on the subject, I'm moving to Japan for a few years and I'd love to pick up a razor or two over there. Anyone have any recommendations as to where to start looking for a high quality blade?

There really isn't much being made these days. if you check the antique shops or contact a custom maker that may be your best bet. Take a look at the babashoken chain of hardware stores they did sell the Iwasaki's and Tosuke's in the past.