Thread: Tosuke Japanese Straight Razor

I came across a review of the Tosuke razor on Badger and Blade while looking for info on Japanese style razors. Id like to know if anyone could help me locate more info or where to buy a razor a Tosuke.

I don't know, but that is a cool looking gizmo.

Originally Posted by JonnyO

I came across a review of the Tosuke razor on Badger and Blade while looking for info on Japanese style razors. Id like to know if anyone could help me locate more info or where to buy a razor a Tosuke.

Honestly - as dire as this sounds.... just be incredibly patient and wait until you see one pop up for sale (IF you see one pop up). From what I heard recently - the man who makes them "apparently" just died (this is TOTAL hearsay, and as a result is to be taken as just that - rumor/gossip) so the availability of the Tosuke's has been really awful in the past... and is now plumb gone - so the price as a result will probably rocket up. I've got 2 of 'em... and if you offered me a mint dubl duck wonderedge in trade - I'd pass.

They are amazing razors when honed properly, and I expect the pricing and availability to really become a problem.

Honestly - they're outstanding, but there's quite a few brands of razors that will shave as good (non-japanese style) and will be considerably less expensive.

I think the only place you are going to find one now is if somone parts with one. I have sold several in the recent past but my source in Japan is unable to find anymore. The guy who makes them is very old and sick and is not producing them anymore. I don't know if he past away or not. I believe there is a similar style razor still being produced but it costs about $350 or so and is very hard to come by.

If you want to spend that kind of money just have one made. Robert Williams is making me a traditional straight and was willing to do a Japanese when I inquired about it. That way you can have it made however you want. But, I guess if a fella has to have the "real" thing....

What about these guys http://www.munemasa.co.jp/english/1707-301.htm?

$260 US? That is pretty stepp, what would shipping on something like this be?

K

Originally Posted by Kriton

$260 US? That is pretty stepp, what would shipping on something like this be?

K

The rarity commands the price.

Thanks for the link but I cant seem to get it to work. Is it the same razor or the same style?

As a former martial artist that trained with japanese swords, I have learned to appreciate the craftsmanship that the Japanese are known for. They produce some of the finest cutting implements in the world. I have no doubt that these razors are superb and well crafted.