My buddy bought a Birko Best and brought in for some show and tell. From the pics in the auction I would say it was gold plated; looking at it closely it almost looks like vintage protective film. I can't feel an edge on it, so what gives? It looks nearly new except for some tarnish and the edges of the gold "receeding".Name: 1449312769152-1180046744.jpg Views: 203 Size: 30.5 KB