Thread: Choosing a kamisori...

Hi. First post here after spending quite some time reading all threads I could about these razors...

It's clear that I could not go wrong with a new Iwasaki, it's a classic, but I was wondering about other choices for about the same price.

1) there is this Kanetaka, from the description: "... It has Damascus style 15 layers Blade with white II steel edge (Hagane)..."

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2) what would be the pros and cons about a well taken care of vintage one, besides the desirablity factor of owning an object with a history, and the obvious risk of paying too much on the other hand, especially for a blade that wasn't in so good condition after all?

I appreciate that it might be very hard to tell from the photos below but does that razor look completely worn?

Thanks!