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    Yes that's exactly this which confuse me. Even when I look I don't see really an asymmetry. But anyway it looks kind a bizarre. That's why I came here.

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    Another image would help. It still looks a bit unsymetrical to me.

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    It seems the scales are warped somewhat. It may have a slightly warped tang?
    Seems there was a thread recently which mirrors this one?
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    I would say wedge. Wasn't the older blades done by hand. with that in mind they wouldn't be exactly alike. couldn't they be off by a few thousands.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    It seems the scales are warped somewhat. It may have a slightly warped tang?
    Seems there was a thread recently which mirrors this one?
    scales are not original.

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    How about a pic of the tang stamps?

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    Ummmm, holding a straight edge against the blade will give you your answer. Gap on both sides or not ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Euclid440 View Post
    How about a pic of the tang stamps?
    i see just "empire" and not any other stamps.

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    Personally, Judging by the overall fit and finish of that razor, I would go with Microtome.

    Not ALL microtomes follow the asymmetrical grind pattern.

    There is no reason not to think that a microtome wedge grind might not have a shallow to it.

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    My guess is near wedge. I looks to have a slight hollow on both sides. One way to find out is to give it a couple laps on a finishing stone and see where the stone marks. Edge and spine on both sides near wedge.

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