Tomita Hammer-tone Japanese Folding Knife - Higonokami razor from the series Five Physiognomies

from the series Five Physiognomies of beauties (Bijin go-menso) Dated around 1803-04

Shika Jurushi is the brand of 白鹿金物株式会社・Hakushika Kanamono Co

The wide opening gives ample room to build lather without needing a separate bowl

Yama no Kami is the deity of the mountains — guardian of the forest

Tomita Hammer-tone Japanese Folding Knife - Higonokami razor from the series Five PhysiognomiesThe Japanese Higonokami folding knife presented here features a core crafted from Japanese Shirogami #2 White paper carbon steel, surrounded by a rolled soft steel forming the outer layer and handle. Masterfully hand forged by the late Tomita san, this double sided sharpened knife boasts a sturdy blade, measuring 4 mm in thickness, and offers ease of sharpening. The handle, intricately designed with a Tsuchime, Hammer tone pattern, is hand forged.