Thread: Unknown Kamisori producer

Originally Posted by JimR

Everything about Japannippon's listings rubs me the wrong way. Yes, there are some good razors in there, but there is also plenty of garbage, which shouldn't be sold. Everything about the listings says "all I know is, people will pay money for this stuff so ima get me some. NINJA SAMURAI HIYA!"

You gave a very short, exact and good discription of eBay itself. Really, there are some good things, but there is also plenty of garbage.

And why go diving in garbage? Why support scammy jerks with your money?

Slur, I don't think these are bad razors, but be careful who you buy from is all I'm saying.

I think we dive for good things, but come up to the surface in garbage.

Many thanks, to all of you. The answers were really very helpful to me.

I will think about buying it, I am not sure at the moment.

Nobody said that this is a bad razor; however, no one can be sure if this is indeed a fine razor.

Six people bought this razor is said on ebay website.
If only one of them could write a review on SRP, all my questions would be answered.
Unfortunately, ebay does not provide the nicknames of these six buyers. It could be very helpful if I could send an email asking them about their opinion on this particular razor.

Originally Posted by Slur

Six people bought this razor is said on ebay website.
If only one of them could write a review on SRP, all my questions would be answered.
Unfortunately, ebay does not provide the nicknames of these six buyers. It could be very helpful if I could send an email asking them about their opinion on this particular razor.

You can search the sellers feedback for the word Kamisori. The buyers names will show up but they may not be very qualified to to give an informed opinion or even answer your email. Nonetheless its more information that may help you decide if they do reply.

It seems he is almost sold out. Currently up to 9 sold out of 10. I am looking for a 2nd Japanese razor but not sure what to get. I currently have the Iwasaki #2 but cringe on spending another $475. Anyone with more experience with Japanese razors have any suggestions? I'm not very familiar with the different smiths other than Touskue and Iwasaki. My biggest concern is the #2 Iwasaki is the largest I have seen and works exceptionally well for me. I would love to buy a Iwasaki Tamahagane but everyone is sold out except for Japannippon that wants $4200. Any help would be much appreciated.

Originally Posted by greenjosh

It seems he is almost sold out. Currently up to 9 sold out of 10. I am looking for a 2nd Japanese razor but not sure what to get. I currently have the Iwasaki #2 but cringe on spending another $475. Anyone with more experience with Japanese razors have any suggestions? I'm not very familiar with the different smiths other than Touskue and Iwasaki. My biggest concern is the #2 Iwasaki is the largest I have seen and works exceptionally well for me. I would love to buy a Iwasaki Tamahagane but everyone is sold out except for Japannippon that wants $4200. Any help would be much appreciated.

it will be hard to find Iwasaki Tamahagane, those are special razors that he makes for close friends from what I have read. May be Mizouchi-San also makes a few for some retailers or a retailer but I can't be sure of that.

I'm not necessarily looking for a Tamahgane Iwasaki. 2 websites actually had some recently. Rasurpur had one and it was almost $900 made with vintage Iwasaki Tamahagane. I was looking for something that would perform just as well as my #2 Swedish Iwasaki but without the $475 price tag. I see smaller versions around 6" of Tamahagane on ebay for around $375 or so. Any suggestions?

Originally Posted by greenjosh

I'm not necessarily looking for a Tamahgane Iwasaki. 2 websites actually had some recently. Rasurpur had one and it was almost $900 made with vintage Iwasaki Tamahagane. I was looking for something that would perform just as well as my #2 Swedish Iwasaki but without the $475 price tag. I see smaller versions around 6" of Tamahagane on ebay for around $375 or so. Any suggestions?

I think you need to find a reputable maker that knows his steel and can heat treat properly. A well heat treated steel like white 2 will be able to sharpen very easy take very keen edge (it is the purest of carbon steels by composition I believe), and hold it for a reasonably long time.