Picked up this Eiko, awhile ago. Repaired a crack in the scale honed it. Shaves great. I like the scales on these. Liked it's much I picked up another great one yesterdy, should have it by the end of the week....
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Picked up this Eiko, awhile ago. Repaired a crack in the scale honed it. Shaves great. I like the scales on these. Liked it's much I picked up another great one yesterdy, should have it by the end of the week....
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Looks nice. What's the grind like?
Congrats. That is a great looking piece.
Maybe a 1/4 hollow. Feels heavy...I think you should make these (hint hint) I believe they're made from white paper steel. I love the short edge, most razors I find the edges to long for my taste. Unless they have a nice smile. It's a sweet razor to hone! In fact I have another on the way...Quote:
Originally Posted by mikew
Thinking about having them both restored, found some material that mimic's the scale colors
Funny you should say that Chris, I've been thinking of a design very much like this for a while now but with a longer tang. I'd be keen to see that scale material.
Do you have any evidence that the steel is White #2? That steel was mainly used by kamisori makers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trimmy72
I have one just like that (thank you Stefan). I don't see too many of them for sale, especially ones in decent condition. Mine hones beautifully and shaves beautifully. It is one of my absolute favorites.
Pretty sure I read it in the description. BUT...I went back to it and could not find that info.Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
So no proof. Could totally be wrong, but I haven't bought any other razors recently that said that in the description. I can tell you it hones unlike any other razor I've honed. The steel feels very different .
Micheal, can I get you some measurements?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikew
The scale material I found that looks very similar from usaknifemaker it's called and forgive me if I spell it wrong viper kiritnite ?
I have honed a bunch of those, they are very easy to hone and they take a great edge.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trimmy72
Mine had a slight ding and I was surprised how little work it took to remove the ding.Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
I'm curious if you have an idea of what kind of steel it is?
It's nice to hone and seems to hold an edge well.
Not sure what the steel is. I see listings on ebay that claim White 2 steel, but if there is no stamp on the blade I do not believe it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trimmy72
Yes please. I order from usa knifemaker about 4 times a year so I'll take a look a that kirinite.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trimmy72
Why is it unlikely to be white paper steel?
Not sure if you are asking me, but if it is not stamped with the type of steel, how can we be sure it is what it is claimed to be?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikew
Japanese knives made from White or Blue steel are always stamped. Kamisori are known to be made predominantly with white 2 and most are stamped.
Those particular Eiko could very well be made from white 2 steel but they are not stamped. Nothing leads to believe the steel is white 2, just a statement on ebay listing or some one's website.
Well I was asking anyone who knew the answer really so thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
Would kamisori typically use white paper as a core steel with a lower grade cladding?
most are white 2, some are blue 2, some are tamahaganeQuote:
Originally Posted by mikew
What mark is used to identify it? That would be cool to know.Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
I have custom razors that were made from 01 and 02 steel but are not marked.
Here's some measurementsQuote:
Originally Posted by mikew
Spine width 6mm all along the length of it
Edge length 60mm approx. then it tapers back at the heel
Overall length 142mm
Width of blade 21mm
Scales
Thickness 2mm?
Overall length 142mm
Here's the material I was looking at for a replacement
http://usaknifemaker.com/handle-mate...earl-3-16.html
In KanjiQuote:
Originally Posted by Trimmy72
"White" is 白,
"2" is 二
"Steel" is 鋼
There are two other scripts used, Hiragana and Katanaka. Don't know the symbols for those, but I am sure they can be googled. Sometimes a mix of the scripts is used to write as well.
Stepan here's the markings on mine. So I guess not white paper steel by the looks of it.
Do you know what it does say?
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'for barber's use' :p
I thought it may say that lolQuote:
Originally Posted by mikew
Personally it looks like a teepee with a cloud over it and an omega or PI sign with the sun shining over it. And the two hearts are turnips I think. I think that Fraggles like turnips. I was tortured by this puppet show by my brother as kids
Very cool looking at any rate
