My problem with the Engstrom isn't that its polished, but that its polished by this seller. He uses power tools, and I'd bet he went after the blade as well. Unfortunately he's already relisted most of the blades that didn't sell, and he'll prolly continue to do so till they do sell, then someone will end up buying a razor with a good chance the tempers been ruined. Hopefully it'll be a collector that doesnt actually use them.