I have noticed that some razors after having been stored for a year or two seem to have microchips on the edge. However, it seems that the better quality blades have fewer microchips than the less expensive blades.
It would seem to make sense that the lesser quality blade edges would deteriorate more readily than top quality blades.
Whenever I detect a microchip, I wonder if I should have bought the blade in the first place. I never hone a blade without first checking for microchips.
Anyone have similar feelings or opinions regarding microchips?