Chinese and Taiwan stores still have them. I think Thailand no stock.
Armstrong Super Castillian is another single ply hinoki but im not sure the difference with Compress 5. Both readily available in shops in Japan.
(hence i did not pursue them yet hehe)
Any reason you went with Armstrong Compress 5 instead of Super Castillian? Both are single ply hinoki right?
And I think Masamune is a 3 ply ya?
DS90 you can still get them but the prices have definately risen. Most stores have sold out but I know some places that still sells them online.
Nice. So you have the one that is graded higher than mine.
There is also the Xiom Katana Platinum Special. This is the grail. Hard to find here. I think there is a lot in Brazil!
Hi guys
Continuing our journey through 1 Ply Hinokis
This is another rare blade by YSP (the younger brother of TSP) that closed shop 40 years ago.
It is around 8.5mm thick, weighs (with rubbers) 160gm
The rubbers have stuck to the blade, need some time to scrape it off.
The handle is also...
Hi guys
I have been pursuing the Xiom Katana Platinum Cpen. It is quite tough to find, and not many have them in stock.
But recently got a very well used Xiom Athena Hinoki Gold Cpen. Price was quite high.
Its very thick at 10mm, weighs around 113 grams.
Mine does not have a JTTA mark. Hoping...
Hi, just got my hands on this Mizuno Single Ply Hinoki.
It is 8mm thick and weighs 126gm.
I didnt open the handle cover since it feels so comfortable, and i dont feel any lens underneath.
Hard to find information on this particular blade. If anyone knows, can please share more?
Hi there
I am looking to purchase NEXY Laurel. It is a one ply hinoki from Nexy, from its first generation of blades.
This Thai website has some details and pictures...