Prewar Nagura Set・Traditional Japanese Nagura for Razor Finishing Handcrafted Soap using a traditional wrapping technique

using a traditional wrapping technique for Japanese razors

A vintage Taisho (pre-war)-period kamisori crafted by Yamamasa 山正(Yamada Denzaburo)

Its dense structure and controlled abrasive action make it particularly suitable for precise edge refinement and micro-bevel work

which is the backside of a plum blossom

The wonderful Cherry Wood Handle was treated with several layers of black and red Urushi which gives this very impressive look

Prewar Nagura Set・Traditional Japanese Nagura for Razor Finishing Handcrafted Soap using a traditional wrapping techniqueThis is really special three Nagura stones, all around 200g packed in small boxes protected with wood shavings in a wood box with handwritten notes. Traditionally Naguras are used to rub them on a hard Japanese Whetstone to raise a slurry and kickstart the honing of your razor. These Naguras are not classified Mikawa Naguras as they predate the time Mikawa Naguras first stamped and researched. A bit of testing needs to be done. before using these. the