{"product_id":"takehashi-20mm-or-24mm-japanese-kamisori-straight-razor-right-or-left-handed","title":"Takehashi 20mm or 24mm Japanese Kamisori Straight Razor - Right or Left Handed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Note: We have a limited quantity of these kamisori on hand. Representative examples are pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecs (same for right and left handed versions):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e20mm: 20mm wide blade 45mm edge length, 150mm overall length, Aogami #2 steel (Blue steel #2), comes in Pawlonia wood box\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e24mm: 24mm wide blade 65mm edge length, 180mm overall length, Shirogami #2 steel (White steel #2)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThese Kanetake brand Japanese straight razors have been \u003c\/span\u003emade by fourth generation blacksmith, Mr. Norikazu Takahashi. Norikazu is the first in his family to make Japanese straight razors. The family forge is well known and legendary in Japan by craftsmen for their tools and cutlery. \n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMr. Takahashi is recognised as a Dentoukougeishi in Japan. (Dentoukougeishi are highly skilled master artisans recognised by the Japanese government for their commitment to protecting traditional arts and techniques.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of these techniques is mastery of smelting\/forging Tamahagane steel. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMr Takahashi is world renowned for his Tamahagane Kamisori which he only rarely makes these days. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTakahashi San is well known for his masterful heat treatment of Aogami and Shirogami steels as well which are loved by many. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe handles are wrapped in traditional white Rattan for a natural and durable tactile experience which flows beautifully into the rugged, hand forged Kurouchi finished neck. These Kamisori have a unique blend of rustic, yet refined charm which appeals to many high end collectors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoning: This razor came from the maker unsharpened so they have been honed to our high standards by Matt on Japanese toishi and awasedo. They have also been stropped and are ready for immediate use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Griffith Shaving Goods","offers":[{"title":"20mm Right Handed","offer_id":41636776083550,"sku":"","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24mm Right Handed","offer_id":41636776116318,"sku":"","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mm Left Handed","offer_id":41636776149086,"sku":"","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24mm Left Handed","offer_id":41636776181854,"sku":"","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/2905\/files\/IMG_0926_e16de4c2-7901-4b0b-b287-a692b5900b1a.jpg?v=1744810447","url":"https:\/\/www.griffithshavinggoods.com\/de\/products\/takehashi-20mm-or-24mm-japanese-kamisori-straight-razor-right-or-left-handed","provider":"Griffith Shaving Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}