Nakayama Ikimurasaki Mix・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #44Nakayama stone from Mt. Nakayama, Kyoto. Slightly hard, 8000+ grit. Known for producing a true mirror finish and traditionally used for ji duya finishing on Japanese swords. Very smooth and pleasant sharpening feel. This stone shows an Ikimurasaki Mix pattern. Ikimurasaki means it has lively purple lines or inclusions in the stone. Hand sized stone that fits comfortably in one hand and can be used for one handed honing. You will receive the exact

The wonderful Cherry Wood Handle was treated with several layers of raw and black Urushi and sprinkles of golden brass were added which makes it looks like the Milky Way ・Amanogawa in Japanese

A vintage Taisho (pre-war)-period kamisori crafted by Fuji no Tsurugi 富士乃剱

At the heart of the blade is Aogami (Blue Paper Steel) — a high-carbon tool steel made in Japan

absolutely gigantic and heavy

at some spots the coating is a bit dull and some slight surface discolorations exist

the outside design seems to be Egyptian inspired

that the steel is real Tamahagane

dry after your shave and protect it with a thin layer of oil

a medium sized Kamisori

A vintage Showa period Tamahagane kamisori crafted by Nagamasa(永正) Freshly Restored

approximately in the 1920s-1930s

A vintage Showa-period kamisori crafted by Hyotan (ひょうたん)