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  1. 01-31-2010, 12:37 PM

    Thread: Iwasaki Hone Countdown - A Test

    by JimR
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    :HJ No one wants to sell them. I lucked into...

    :HJ

    No one wants to sell them. I lucked into one on an auction, a barber who was closing up shop and selling his entire collection--I think a guy in Hawaii bought the rest of his. My barber has...
  2. 01-31-2010, 11:34 AM

    Thread: Iwasaki Hone Countdown - A Test

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    I don't image they are--but the razor Mike is...

    I don't image they are--but the razor Mike is using is Swedish steel.

    If you ever think of selling that Iwasaki Tamahagane, give me a thought...I'm hooked.
  3. 01-31-2010, 06:50 AM

    Thread: Iwasaki Hone Countdown - A Test

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    Gentlemen, the 1000 shave razor is a Tamahagane...

    Gentlemen, the 1000 shave razor is a Tamahagane western straight....so no busted myth yet.
  4. 10-31-2009, 04:34 AM

    Thread: Iwasaki Hone Countdown - A Test

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    The Hagane is Swedish steel.

    The Hagane is Swedish steel.
  5. 10-27-2009, 08:05 AM

    Thread: Iwasaki Hone Countdown - A Test

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    I am all for research and investigation, but I...

    I am all for research and investigation, but I have some sobering information...

    I asked my barber how many shaves he got off his kamisori between honing and he said...

    5.

    5 Good ones, then...
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