How's the shave?
Henkotsu (probably about 5/8", though I haven't measured it), via Telly
Henkotsu (probably about 5/8", though I haven't measured it), via Telly
Great blades everyone!
Got this beauty off the Yoshitaka Yamada store in Kyoto a few days ago
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.
Took the pics along with my Swedish steel Iwasaki (posted in this thread before)
Both blades are Hollow ground.
There are, but are they true or just marketing trick I am not sure, I think it is just tales.I no longer buy razors for personal use, but if there was one razor that I could buy it would be this one. Aren't there stories of barber's using these for close to 1000 shaves before having to rehone?
I no longer buy razors for personal use, but if there was one razor that I could buy it would be this one. Aren't there stories of barber's using these for close to 1000 shaves before having to rehone?
Considering those Iwasakis are real monsters to hone, may be they indeed can hold edge for longer than an average razor. @ HRC 66 with very nice flex the edge should hold pretty good.HA!
There are also stories of guys who actually use Gold Dollars to shave with.
I don't believe either of the stories....
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.