Thread: Iwasaki western in the house

I'm not a steel expert, but I've tried all kinds of razors, all honed by me and there deffinetly is a difference. Ideal razor would be harsh on the whiskers and mild on the skin

Originally Posted by mainaman

Today got my Iwasaki Tamahagane Western, never honed with few spots that will clean up easy. Hardness should be between 65 and 67 HC.
The kanji on the back means batch 1676, razor #3 from the batch, tamahagane. Scales are in perfect condition.
I have been wanting Tamahagane Westen Iwasaki for a long time, but prices of those if one can find one are just crazy. I patiently waited for one to surface, and all of a sudden three NOS razors were posted at an auction. I put my sniper bid in with little hope I'll win as it was a major low ball, but lo and behold I got it, a true steal of a deal.


Second is Iwasaki Western in his modified Swedish Steel also NOS never honed.
Both blades are Hollow ground.
I am really happy with the acquisition of those two, they are extremely rare razors to come by especially in NOS condition.

Enjoy guys.

I think those are just beautiful & they went to a great home. I know they will be very well taken care of & I would love to one day own at least one in my life! The steel in those is fantastic! Smoking' great scores, I must say!!!!!!

Great razors! Would love to get one in the future!

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Lord Thunderin', I think I'm blind...wow, two veritable museum pieces....wow!

Beautiful blades love them both. Maybe you could give one to the less fortunate for Christmas!

I can only dream of an Iwasaki Tamahagane Western, as I'm sure that I could never find one that I could afford. If I could only shave with one razor, that would be the one. Out of this world beautiful, Stefan.