NOS Rare Red Vintage Manaslu M - 100 Y. Akamatsu Straight Razor Tokyo Osaka 6/8
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:31162353 | Featured Refinements: Japanese Straight Razor |
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
Before bidding, please read the updateregarding postal delays at the bottom of the page. Y. AkamatsuMANASLUM-100NICHIRI RAZOR · Condition - NOS / NearMint · Point - Square· Width - approximately 21mmor 6/8 of an inch· Shoulder - SingleShoul...der· Grind - Full Hollow· Spine - Straight / Plaindesign· Jimps - Bottom of theTang· Scales (Handles) -Plastic / Ivory white with red center plug· Text on Tang - M-100MANASLU NICHIRICO., TOKYO JAPAN· Text on Back - 1245 (Numbers are individually stamped) MANASLU· Design on Blade - Y. AKAMATSU. RAZOR WORKS. OSAKA. TOKYO. NICHIRI CO. LTD. Special Note - This vintage Y. Akamatsu Manaslu razor is extremely rare in its new-oldstock condition . The scales are in mint condition with the extremelyrare metallic red Manaslu insignia. The bevel is clean, narrow andundamaged. The spine has no signs of hone wear and the factory grindpattern is still strong, consistent and even throughout the blade. Theblade is tight in its scales and closes centered. Although "new-old"stock, there are some nearly imperceptible blemishes, thus the near-mintranking. (Please refer to the pictures). Tested only for quality assurance, this beauty provided a verysatisfying shave. Pretty much as closeto new as you can get for a razor that's over half a century old. Comes with its original box as pictured andwill be packed with a fresh slip of VCI (anti-corrosive) paper. Extremely rare in this condition, thisNichiri Manaslu razor would make a wonderful addition for any enthusiast'scollection or as part of your personal rotation. A beauty to keepfor a lifetime. Please keep in mind thatthis razor is a vintage item; accordingly, please make allowances for anycosmetic points that I may have missed in the written descriptionabove. The accompanying pictures are of the actual item up forauction and may better represent the razor than the above description, pleaserefer to all of them and judge the condition for yourself. If youhave any doubts about this item, please ask me about it before the auctionends, or refrain from bidding. * Although sharpened from the factory, because it has been in storage for several decades, it may be necessary to havethis razor lightly refreshed before use. shipping notice - August 6th To my valued customers, Recently, Japan Postal Services has stopped accepting all mail outbound to the United States due to medically related postal restrictions. An alternative carrier will be used to deliver any product to the US until normal service resumes, but unfortunately postage will cost $20 per shipment. Shipping restrictions have been lifted across most of Europe except for the following countries: Ireland, Russian Federation, Greece, Malta, Moldavia, and Romania. If you're having trouble placing a bid and you want to participate in my auctions, please message me.Please keep in mind that payment is still necessary for me to hold your item and that shipping will occur when postal restrictions are lifted. Best regards from Japan.Please stay safe and stay healthy.
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