single ply

Armstrong Special Compression 4, estimated time period of 1980s Weight: 110grams '

Hi everyone. I have not posted in awhile. Would like to share my latest finding. I first came across this blade from another forum . 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...

I love the brand, but sometimes its hard to distinguish one model from the other. Is there a group for Darker enthusiast around?

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. This blade finally arrived from Germany. Joola Genesis Extreme. Single Ply Hinoki 10 mm, 91gm Enjoy the visuals!

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, 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?