Buying Vintage Japanese Shaver

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Monty

Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:55 pm

Hello there,

I''m looking to buy a vintage, manual Japanese ice shaving machine. I was hoping that someone could point me in the right direction to find one. I've seen a few on Ebay, but am waiting on something special for a new business venture.

If anyone has any advice on particular models/or information on where to purchase a good machine I'm all ears.


Thanks
ShaveIceSupply
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Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:29 am

There are quite a few vintage shavers out there, first thing I would check to make sure is that it is indeed vintage. Branding is hard since during that era there were dozens of shave ice manufacturers. The ones built in the 40s-50s are most popular. The ones sold are usually made in Japan. Make sure to not over pay for it! IMO I would not pay more than $500 for one, unless it is in perfect condition and is still useable which rarely happens. Most are rusted and not able to be shaved.
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FirstSnow

Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:02 pm

I collect and sometimes sell Vintage Japanese Shavers. What size are you interested in? I have two that are the small rare ones 17 3/4 inches tall x 10 3/4 wide x 8 1/2 deep, one that is very unique and rare with a satellite, telescope and ship measuring a bite bigger 24.5 inches tall, 10.5 deep x 11 .75 wide. then one that is much bigger probably about 30 inches high, x 18.1 wide x 34 inches wide. Some of my shavers are ready to shave except for maybe sharpening the blade and others one may want to refinish. All depends on the look you want.
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Mon Jul 07, 2014 11:03 am

Welcome to the boards first snow, I like that name! Same as Hatsuyuki :)

Could you by any chance email me some pics too? My email is williamh@htkhawaii.com Thanks
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Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:15 am

thats a great idea. i love vintage items. the vintage Japanese ice shaver will add a lot of character to your shop and you can market it well. only thing is how well does it work??
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FirstSnow

Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:10 pm

The vintage manual machines are very basic with few parts so if they are all there and working then you just need to make sure you have a sharpened blade and practice.
Glenn

Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:46 am

I am selling my Tomitashiki vintage Ice Shaver made in Occupied Japan. It is in really good condition with no apparent rust. Email me an offer to me at glenn@iswusa.com or give me a call me at 917-838-2701. I am in NY and have had it in my family for 50 years.
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