Kikuei・菊營・Pre War Kamisori sharpening stone A vintage early Showa -

A vintage early Showa - period kamisori - Japanese Straight Razor - crafted by Kikuei・菊營 with the original box stating its purchase date

This Kamisori is presented in a handcrafted paulownia wood box with engraving

Shapton's Glass Diamond Lapping Plate is an essential tool for maintaining flat sharpening stones

Coming with the original box and a new engraved Hinoki wood box  in New Old Stock condition

Box is otherwise in good shape

Kikuei・菊營・Pre War Kamisori sharpening stone A vintage early Showa -A vintage early Showa period kamisori Japanese Straight Razor crafted by Kikuei with the original box stating its purchase date. Showa 3. so 1928. Seeing the purchase date is extremely rare and we consider this a collectors item. We added a new Rattan handle wrapping and lacquered it with several layers of Urushi. Includes a handcrafted Japanese paulownia box with engraving. Shave ready.