I wasn't sure where to put this post, so please move if there is a more appropriate spot.

I've got a Japanese straight I need to ship out for a honing. It didn't come with a box, so I'm looking for someway to ship it without the edge becoming damaged.

My current plan is to carve out a recess in balsa wood to place the razor in, sandwich this with a couple slabs of veneer and rubber band it all together.

Anyone have a simpler solution?
Thanks,