Hi there
Today I would like to share a few blades that I have.
I have had them for a bit, and then through a few contacts got in touch with some people at Darker that can identify them and their time period.
So that was fun.
If you have anymore information, and share the same interest as mine...
Hello friends.
Today i am showing a 1970s Nittaku single ply hinoki shake hand blade
Previous I showed a 1960s edition with the red Nittaku tag
This version only has a Nittaku sticker. Shape is similar for both.
Thickness 9mm, Weight 110gm
Classic vintage beauty
Hi, this is my Tibhar H - 1 - 9 Single Ply Hinoki
Thickness: 9mm
Weight: 95gm
I also have another one Tibhar H - 1 - 9 Cpen style.
This is the older version, there is also another newer version of H - 1 - 9.
Hi
Just got my hands on this particular Darker blade. Wondering is anyone knows what is it.
1. Darker blade with red tag
2. 5 wooden ply
3. One side written A side (sticker), the other side is missing a B side sticker
Hello
More single ply hinoki blade coming
This is a kokutaku single ply hinoki. Weighs 82gm, 9mm thick.
Unsure of its model. I know kokutaku has the 3008, the specialist and some more single ply models.
Xflash and Yellow are other models in mind.
But this one does not have lens on its handle...
Hi everyone. I have not posted in awhile.
Would like to share my latest finding.
I first came across this blade from another forum
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I didnt know Nittaku had its own single ply shake hand (besides Miyabi). And they had a one nail logo just like Butterfly did.
The post above was from the...
Hi there. Would like to show my single ply hinoki collection so far:
From the Left
Mizuno
Darker
Darker Imperial 2020
Darker Speed 90 ST (1990s)
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Nittaku Miyabi FL
Joola Genesis
Armstrong Super Castellian
Butterfly Senkoh Max
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'Butterfly' Unknown Brand
YSP
Darker (Vintage Single Ply No...
Introducing my first ever Hinoki blade.
When I was first bought this I thought it was a Butterfly model I didnt know.
Now I am quite sure its not a Butterfly. I think someone just stuck a logo there.
Butterfly only has Butterfly Tamaropa for its single ply hinoki model and this is not...
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...