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The Legendary Heritage of Joewell: Vintage Tokosha \"T. INOUE TOKYO\" Nihatori-In Ultra High-Grade Barber Scissors NA-005 SPECIAL with Original Wooden Box
Presenting an extraordinary, museum-grade piece of Japanese barbering history—a vintage \"Nihatori-In\" (二ハトリ印) ultra-high-grade grooming scissor crafted by Tokosha (東光舎), the world-famous manufacturer behind Joewell scissors.
1. The Founder\'s Hallmark: \"TRADE MARK T. INOUE TOKYO\"Before \"Joewell\" became a globally recognized name, Tokosha was founded in 1917 by master craftsman Toyosaku Inoue (T. Inoue). Scissors bearing the \"T. INOUE TOKYO\" trade mark with the iconic Nihatori (Rooster) stamp represent Tokosha\'s legendary golden era—hand-forged and finished in Tokyo long before modern mass-production lines.
2. Ultra High-Grade Mastercraft Line (Modern Value Equivalent: $2,000–$3,000 USD)Model NA-005 SPECIAL was Tokosha\'s top-of-the-line flagship model, retailing for an astonishing 58,000 JPY at the time of manufacture. When considering historical inflation and Japanese wage scaling from that era, this original price tag is equivalent to roughly 300,000 to 500,000 JPY ($2,000–$3,000 USD) in modern purchasing power—representing a true top-tier luxury instrument. Stamped with individual Serial Number D196946, it features high-density Japanese carbon steel, offering whisper-quiet tension, impeccable blade alignment, and effortless edge retention.
3. Complete Collector Provenance SetThis piece comes direct from a Japanese estate with all original period presentation elements intact:- Authentic Hand-Forged Scissors (NA-005 SPECIAL / 195mm Total / 90mm Blade)- Original Inscribed Wooden Presentation Box (Tomobako 共箱)- Official Vintage Paper Certificate Tag (\"超高級 ニハトリ印 整容鋏\")- Protective Blade Sheath
4. Product Specifications- Manufacturer: Tokosha Co., Ltd. (株式会社 東光舎 / Joewell Heritage)- Markings: TRADE MARK T. INOUE TOKYO / Nihatori Rooster Mark- Model / Serial: NA-005 SPECIAL / D196946- Dimensions: Total Length 195mm (7.7\") / Blade Length 90mm (3.5\")- Historical Price Value: 58,000 JPY (Modern Value Approx. 300,000–500,000 JPY / $2,000–$3,000 USD)- Condition: Tested & Confirmed Smooth Sharp Edge / Excellent Vintage Condition- Origin: Hand-crafted in Tokyo, Japan
An irreplaceable piece of Japanese craftsmanship history, combining Joewell founder heritage, master steel density, serial-numbered authenticity, and complete presentation provenance.
