After reading more than just a few volumes on "Celluloid rot", the "Uh oh" mode kicked in and has prompted me to ask this question:

Are the celluloid scales being used today in manufacture of straight razors as hazardous to the health of the blade as the earlier formulations?

I have a Boker Silver Steel which I value as one of my best razors, It has the imitation tortoise shell scales as were supplied by the manufacturer. I carefully clean and dry ALL my razors after use; this is the only one which has celluloid scales. All others are wood, bone, micarta, or carbon fiber.

Might I be advised to get this razor rescaled??

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Thanks in advance for any advice.