Thread: Iwasaki western in the house

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.