From what I have read, I think that I would make a really bad straight razor collector.

I borrowed the book Standard Guide to Razors: Identification and Values, by Roy Ritchie & Ron Stewart (1995) to try to get an idea about the values of straight razors. In the book it seems that the major determiner of value, according to the authors, is the composition, adornment and condition of the razor's scales. In the book, the blade itself only adds to the value of the razor.

In my mind, which some question, the condition, composition, size and shape of the blade should be the major determiner of value. The scales should then be taken into consideration to add to the value of the razor.

Am I totally off base with this one?