Kenwa・剱和・Kamisori Sacred Forest Soap Worlds most famous Kamisoris are

Worlds most famous Kamisoris are made by Iwasaki -  resulting in a usual waiting time of several years

The steel layer is brittle and hard

A vintage Showa-period kamisori crafted by Inotora (伊乃寅)

A vintage Showa - period kamisori crafted by Shika Jirushi・ 鹿印

We then added several layers of natural Urushi lacquer

Kenwa・剱和・Kamisori Sacred Forest Soap Worlds most famous Kamisoris areA vintage showa era Kamisori from Kenwa. A maker we did not have before in restoration. very beautiful relatively small head, overall in great condition. Sharpened by us with our Japanese Natural Stone Nagura progression shave ready. Comes with a handmade Japanese Paulownia box.